Silk Softworks Unveils ShantyTown, A Cozy, One-of-a-Kind Diorama-Building Adventure!
Get ready to craft bustling, vibrant cityscapes in a beautifully atmospheric world!
Berlin, Germany - March 18, 2025. From Erik Rempen, the solo developer behind the critically acclaimed Kainga: Seeds of Civilization, comes a brand-new, mesmerizing experience with the reveal of ShantyTown! Developed under his new studio, Silk Softworks, ShantyTown is set to launch on PC via Steam in Q4 2025, and trust us, you don't want to miss it.
Two years in the making, ShantyTown invites you to enter a rich, dreamlike world where you create lively, hand-crafted urban dioramas in unique, unconventional locations. Every build is a creative journey, revealing the hidden essence of each place as you carefully place every shop, café, and rooftop garden. This isn't just another cozy game; it's a fresh, artistic take on city-building that sparks imagination and rewards creativity.
Ever dreamed of designing your own ramen shop, floating tea house, or cozy café?
In ShantyTown, you'll unleash your creativity as you build unique, unconventional spaces across a vibrant fictional city. Construct a floating tea shop at a ferry terminal, design a bustling nightlife district inside a transit pipeline, or craft a serene mountaintop temple bathhouse, each location is a fresh canvas for your imagination! Once your masterpiece is complete, snap a scenic shot and add it to your growing dossier before moving on to your next build.
Every location gives you a carefully curated set of objects and a limited space to work with. Stack, arrange, and strategize to create dense, eye-catching dioramas that bring the city to life. There are no strict win-or-lose conditions, just pure creativity! But if you like a little guidance, optional objectives will help shape your vision.
Ready to start building? Sign up for the playtest now!
Features:
Build the Unexpected - From vertical farms to stilted casinos, let your creativity take the lead as you shape vibrant, ever-evolving urban spaces. Every location is a living diorama, growing organically with every piece you place. But there's a twist: objects appear three at a time, challenging you to think strategically! Will you prioritize buildings, decor, lighting, or functional upgrades? The choice is yours, and every decision shapes the city's unique charm.
Explore and Transform the City - Each location has a story to tell, and you can bring it to life! Watch as an industrial warehouse district naturally transforms into a bustling street food haven, or a forgotten alleyway becomes an art-filled cultural hotspot. Every build reveals more about the world of ShantyTown, evolving as you construct, stack, and shape your surroundings.
Capture and Share Your Masterpieces - Finished crafting your urban oasis? Snap a picture and add it to your ShantyTown dossier, your personal collection of beautifully crafted neighborhoods! Once it's full, submit it and complete your journey.
Vibes, Atmosphere, and Music That Adapts to You - As you build, immerse yourself in a stunning world of light, color, and sound. ShantyTown features an original, dynamically adaptive soundtrack by the prolific vaporwave artist Macroblank, enhancing the mood as your diorama comes to life.
Join the Steam Playtest NOW!
ShantyTown is running a public Steam Playtest, and spots are open! Want to be among the first to build your dream neighborhoods? Sign up today!
Wishlist ShantyTown on Steam and get ready for a one-of-a-kind, cozy city-building adventure, launching on PC in Q4 2025!
For more information, please visit the official website here, follow ShantyTown on social media via Twitter, Bluesky and join the conversation on the official Discord channel.
