Hello builders!
I am incredibly excited to announce a massive milestone for the game: The official demo for 5 Blocks of Happiness has just been submitted to Steam! Right now, the build is safely in Valve's hands going through their standard review process. As soon as they give it the green light, I will be flipping the switch to make it publicly available for everyone to play!
If you are new to the neighborhood, 5 Blocks of Happiness is a cozy, diorama style management game inspired by my own journey of becoming a new dad. You will join Julian and Clementine as they build a thriving neighborhood from the ground up to support their growing family (including their new baby, Raya!). What starts as a single small shop to provide for the community soon expands into so much more.
Here is what you can expect when the demo goes live:
Grow the Neighborhood: You aren't just managing a shop, you are building a town! Construct and upgrade a variety of commercial buildings to stock shelves, fulfill your neighbors' specific daily cravings, and balance the daily budget.
Neighborhood Cheer: See if you can keep the community smiling! Managing the town's overall happiness is key to attracting new residents and making sure your current neighbors love where they live.
Important Note: This demo is an active development build optimized for Windows PC. Because the game is still evolving, save files from the demo will not carry over to the full release, and Steam Achievements will be temporarily disabled.
I cannot wait for you to get your hands on it and hear what you think of the mechanics and the diorama art style.
Want to be the first to know the exact second the demo is live? Please consider adding the game to your Wishlist! It is the absolute best way to support the project right now and ensures you won't miss the announcement.
Thank you so much for the support, and I will see you in the neighborhood very soon!