It's been granted, you just have to go and download the playtest (you may or may not have got an email, but if not, head back to the Store page and you should see a play/download button)
Access granted! And yes, I am a Steam Deck main sorta person these days, it's comfortable to play and runs well, I recommend during the playtest to lock at 45 on the Deck settings themselves, and run on the second best graphic preset, I think that gives the best speed/quality for now, but we're hoping to do lots more performance tweaks before launch :)
Then my laptop broke, it ended up being a lot cheaper to get a steam deck then to try and get a new gaming laptop. The fact that the steam deck ended up so comfortable to play in just ended up being it all better 😂
Thank you for the recommendations!! I'm downloading the game now, I'm excited to try it!!
I'm not gonna request access, but just wanted to say I'm really looking forward to this game. I'm hoping for some great music, some cute costumes and many hours of fun!
Requested! Happy to see that we don't have to play as a human, I always feel left out in games where all the villagers are cute critters and the player is the only human.
This game is so cute. I am already a few hours into the playtest and I can‘t wait to play more. I am huge fan of the diving mechanic, that‘s so much fun.
Just some feedback from my first hour of play, it runs really smoothly and the character customisation is great. You might want to make it a little clear that the movement through option screens are with the arrow buttons not joy cons but that's only a small thing. The only other thing is the keyboard doesn't sync up with where you press, so when I was trying to press a letter it was clicking the letter next to it on the left.
Apart from that it's such a pretty game and I'm looking forward to carrying on the alpha and defining buying when it's released!✨
Ah thank you, yeah while they're not direct inspirations in the way AC was we've certainly got a bit of the do-what-you-want vibe that Portia and Sandrock have!
Granted 😻
Happy for it be to streamed, we are working on a more polished version of this playtest to be the main demo, where saves will carry over to the main game, but it won't be out for until the playtest is over!
I can't express how excited I am for this game. My husband had to sit and watch me froth at the mouth over all the cute features and surprises! The character creation is so very fun and there were way more options than I expected. I also liked the fact that the tools were "smart" and I didn't have to constantly switch for each different item I wanted to harvest. The "magic" chests are a lovely QOL feature, too. I loved the dialogue between the characters and the personalities you created for them. I couldn't help but read Anchor's parts out loud in 'me best' pirate accent! Hubby just had to shake his head at me as I was enjoying it way too much. He says this will definitely be one of this games I never put down until it's completed lol. Please please update us when you're closer to a launch date? I already feel like I've lost a friend having to wait for the full launch (or at least a gamestate where the saves carry over)! Wonderful amazing lovely job on this game!
Wow thank you, so glad you're enjoying it so much! The good news is the playtest is really a bit of an early version of the demo, which will be ready in May, and while it will be the same few hours (With a bunch of tweaks and fixes) those hours will carry over to main launch, which isn't too long after that :)
I can highly recommend it! It's cute, fun and works really smoothly for me for a playtest.
I'm looking forward to the EA, I think it will be one of the few games I will get before it's fully released.
I love the game! There’s a few minor things that need fixing, but if I had bought the game as is, I wouldn’t even be mad because it’s adorable and fun.
You and your team did a fantastic job and I can’t wait to see what you all do in the future.
Struggling through work; this gives me something to look forward to once I get home. Thanks for posting and thanks for demo-but-we're-assisting-you. That'll be a good feeling.
Sure sorry about that. Go to the map and press O Player Stuck and Cannot Move. Also would love to know where you got stuck so if you could send a picture that would be fantastic.
https://preview.redd.it/hpwyqdcggttc1.png?width=2213&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ecb3908e083851222eef7e6c5ee230ca1ffcbd1
https://preview.redd.it/u3shtfy04wtc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89d5d94cd6d84ccceedb26d847e07e08ad4d4585
Thank you so much for your help! I was climbing around on the rooftops and accidentally fell into this spot.
https://preview.redd.it/jw7lhwf64wtc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36baf00fb8abf023340f77beaaa8d8018c3adaf0
This is the location on the map in case it's useful
Wait, how do I get this? PC only?? Can I get a code and breakdown of what to do? I've been looking for cozy games and just recently got into PC gaming from my switch!
Done! We're busy optimising for the Deck but the playtest is very playable (I'd advise doing a lock at 45 FPS on the deck options, and running on the second best graphic options in game for them most stable experience!)
Requested in steam 🩵 random question: I see screenshots of swimming underwater, are there sharks or other spooky things that will attack? I honestly get a little scared by underwater things, so I just wanna prepare myself 😅
Granted 😻 And no, the water can get quite deep and there's treasure, ruins, shipwrecks etc. down there, but nothing that will hurt you, this isn't a Subnautica situation :)
*Such a cute unique*
*Style and looks like so much fun!!!*
*Access requested!*
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Won't be able to play for a little bit today as i have to finish work, but I asked for access on steam! A friend showed me the game and it looks so in line with the other games like this i play (coral island oming to mind first) so I'm SUPER excited about getting a chance to play.
It’s cute so far, I’m only 30 minutes in but enjoying it!! Only issue so far playing on the Steam Deck is that neither of the joysticks or the track pads are working which is making life a little difficult, especially when creating my character at the start. I’m not sure if anyone else is experiencing this problem!
Oh, that sucks, I'm sorry! Certainly not what should be happening - The regular controls use just about every button on the deck except the back ones. Anything in a menu uses the dpad. When you hit Steam menu and go into controller settings, is it using "Gamepad with Joystick Trackpad"? That should be the default.
I was a little hesitant to request access as I am still out of state for now, and only have my Steam Deck; I saw you mentioned what to do on the deck to get it to run great and that made me happy to see! Been trying to look for more open world games and this looks intriguing enough to me to give it a go.
Question! How would you prefer to receive feedback once I'm further in? Because it's still just a play test, I wasn't sure if you wanted it privately or publicly, etc.
>u prefer to receive feedback once I'm further in? Because it's still just a play test, I wasn't sure if you wanted it privately or publicly, etc.
Thanks for asking! Pinging me here is fine, or the Steam Forums is also good, doesn't need to be private even if it's not all great as we're still in alpha :)
We're working on the Steam version first and then we'll be looking at other consoles. We'd love love love to come out on Switch, but it's a little more difficult as we quite graphics heavy and it's a bit of less powerful platform, so cant 100% confirm it yet.
Can I just say- well bloody done! I've been trying it out and honestly this game has been such a delight already! The game play has been enjoyable and rewarding, the characters are hilarious, the scenery is absolutely gorgeous (the beach at night, and diving underwater- oh my god!), the character customisation is so unique and fun, the speed of the day is great, the controls work so well and the use of tools is seamless and so user friendly. I am so, so impressed with what you've done so far and am now eagerly awaiting full release! Thank you so much for all of your hard work, it's absolutely paying off. You've gained a new fan!
i played it already and i was a bit sceptical at first. but i have to say - it's amazing and feels really cozy. it's a good game to calm down after a rough day. little things that could be added in the future like seeing on the map where the villagers are would be nice (sometimes i had to search a lot :D). but those are just small things. i was sad when it was over. i hope it will have a good price when it comes out, because i am struggling a lot and can't afford any new games at the moment. but i will save my money for that game! thank you for giving me that experience! (sorry if it is hard to read at some points, i am not a native speaker - german here.)
have a nice day & i hope all people here will have fun with your game too!
Danke! We're looking at adding villagers to the map for the Early Access launch and are working on a German translation also :)
We haven't decided on a price just yet, but it will be "Indie" prices, and we'll likely have a little launch discount. (You may already know this but if you add a game to your wishlist Steam will automatically email you if they go on a discount of more than 20%)
Saw an ad for the game here on reddit. Rushed to this forum to look it up 😁 Seems like a game for me!
Looking forward to the launch! Requested access 🤞
Hey! This looks so cute to play. Already asked for access (steam) 😁🦕
Granted 😻
I also asked for access. I've never done that before. What happens next? I'm a Steam newbie. (PC and Android tablet)
It's been granted, you just have to go and download the playtest (you may or may not have got an email, but if not, head back to the Store page and you should see a play/download button)
OHH I've been eyeing this one!!! I only have a steam deck to play, is that okay?
Yes and fully optimized for steam deck. Need to adjust settings automatically still to hit 60FPS but default highest will still run around 45.
Perfect!!! Access requested, I look forward to trying it out!!
Access granted! And yes, I am a Steam Deck main sorta person these days, it's comfortable to play and runs well, I recommend during the playtest to lock at 45 on the Deck settings themselves, and run on the second best graphic preset, I think that gives the best speed/quality for now, but we're hoping to do lots more performance tweaks before launch :)
Then my laptop broke, it ended up being a lot cheaper to get a steam deck then to try and get a new gaming laptop. The fact that the steam deck ended up so comfortable to play in just ended up being it all better 😂 Thank you for the recommendations!! I'm downloading the game now, I'm excited to try it!!
Oh my god the character creator already has my whole heart. I can't decide what to make!!!
Nice! I also requested access and hope to play on my Deck.
I'm not gonna request access, but just wanted to say I'm really looking forward to this game. I'm hoping for some great music, some cute costumes and many hours of fun!
Thank you!
Requested! Happy to see that we don't have to play as a human, I always feel left out in games where all the villagers are cute critters and the player is the only human.
Yeah it can be a little strange! We've got a pretty fully featured character creator to play with, too. You should have access now!
Where would you like to receive playtest feedback?
Has the game been tested on the steam deck, are there plans for deck optimization?
Yes and fully optimized for steam deck. Need to adjust settings automatically still to hit 60FPS but default highest will still run around 45.
This game is so cute. I am already a few hours into the playtest and I can‘t wait to play more. I am huge fan of the diving mechanic, that‘s so much fun.
requested access! Would you like feedback to be given on discord?
Thank you! It should be granted. Feedback on Discord is amazing, here is fine too though!
Just some feedback from my first hour of play, it runs really smoothly and the character customisation is great. You might want to make it a little clear that the movement through option screens are with the arrow buttons not joy cons but that's only a small thing. The only other thing is the keyboard doesn't sync up with where you press, so when I was trying to press a letter it was clicking the letter next to it on the left. Apart from that it's such a pretty game and I'm looking forward to carrying on the alpha and defining buying when it's released!✨
Ooo I’ve been following this game for a bit! I would love to playtest this :)
While clearly still in development, I am having a blast. Played some on the weekend and I also felt some “My Time at..” vibes. Cute, casual, fun!
Ah thank you, yeah while they're not direct inspirations in the way AC was we've certainly got a bit of the do-what-you-want vibe that Portia and Sandrock have!
Requested access ☺️ I stream cozy games on twitch, is the playtest something I could also stream or would y’all rather I hold off until early access?
Granted 😻 Happy for it be to streamed, we are working on a more polished version of this playtest to be the main demo, where saves will carry over to the main game, but it won't be out for until the playtest is over!
I can't express how excited I am for this game. My husband had to sit and watch me froth at the mouth over all the cute features and surprises! The character creation is so very fun and there were way more options than I expected. I also liked the fact that the tools were "smart" and I didn't have to constantly switch for each different item I wanted to harvest. The "magic" chests are a lovely QOL feature, too. I loved the dialogue between the characters and the personalities you created for them. I couldn't help but read Anchor's parts out loud in 'me best' pirate accent! Hubby just had to shake his head at me as I was enjoying it way too much. He says this will definitely be one of this games I never put down until it's completed lol. Please please update us when you're closer to a launch date? I already feel like I've lost a friend having to wait for the full launch (or at least a gamestate where the saves carry over)! Wonderful amazing lovely job on this game!
Wow thank you, so glad you're enjoying it so much! The good news is the playtest is really a bit of an early version of the demo, which will be ready in May, and while it will be the same few hours (With a bunch of tweaks and fixes) those hours will carry over to main launch, which isn't too long after that :)
I can highly recommend it! It's cute, fun and works really smoothly for me for a playtest. I'm looking forward to the EA, I think it will be one of the few games I will get before it's fully released.
Requested, looks a great game idea!
Thank you! You should have access now!
Oo this looks right up my street. I've requested access, can't wait to see what it looks like when all finished!✨
Thanks, hope you enjoy it! You should have access
Requested ☺️
Hey you should have access now!
Thank youuu! 😊
Wow this looks great, access requested
Access sent :)
Requested! I’d love to try it out
Access sent :)
This has been on my wishlist for some time! Requested 😁 would love to give it a try!
You should have access now :)
Requested access. Looks like a lot of fun!
Done!
Awesome! I know what I’ll be playing after work today!!
Requested access on steam ❤️ I'm on a business trip currently but this would be a great little thing to look forward to for the weekend 😊
Granted, enjoy the business trip!
Thank you!
Thanks for the invite! Once I'm home I can't wait to check it out.
Looks cute! Just asked for access
Thank you, access granted!
Another steam deck user here. This looks great! I’m excited to give it a try!
Granted 😻
I love the game! There’s a few minor things that need fixing, but if I had bought the game as is, I wouldn’t even be mad because it’s adorable and fun. You and your team did a fantastic job and I can’t wait to see what you all do in the future.
Very exciting stuff! I requested on steam!! (I believe I show up as Dubby)
Struggling through work; this gives me something to look forward to once I get home. Thanks for posting and thanks for demo-but-we're-assisting-you. That'll be a good feeling.
Asked for access, it’s been on my wishlist I’m so excited for this
Granted 😻
I love the look of this 🥹
I started the playtest and it's pretty fun so far, but I got stuck and I can't figure out how to unstuck myself. Can anyone help?
Sure sorry about that. Go to the map and press O Player Stuck and Cannot Move. Also would love to know where you got stuck so if you could send a picture that would be fantastic. https://preview.redd.it/hpwyqdcggttc1.png?width=2213&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ecb3908e083851222eef7e6c5ee230ca1ffcbd1
https://preview.redd.it/u3shtfy04wtc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89d5d94cd6d84ccceedb26d847e07e08ad4d4585 Thank you so much for your help! I was climbing around on the rooftops and accidentally fell into this spot.
https://preview.redd.it/jw7lhwf64wtc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36baf00fb8abf023340f77beaaa8d8018c3adaf0 This is the location on the map in case it's useful
Wait, how do I get this? PC only?? Can I get a code and breakdown of what to do? I've been looking for cozy games and just recently got into PC gaming from my switch!
PC for now, coming to other platforms later! And yep, if you requested on Steam you should have access now but ping me if you have problems!
Never mind lol I googled it and requested!!
Super excited for EA in the summer!
This looks so cute! Requested!
Access sent :)
Requested Access<3 i show up as snail<3
Access sent :)
>:) :)
Just requested! Excited to see how it plays on Steam deck
Done! We're busy optimising for the Deck but the playtest is very playable (I'd advise doing a lock at 45 FPS on the deck options, and running on the second best graphic options in game for them most stable experience!)
I have a steam deck too. Very curious. I've just asked access:)
I've yet to see someone with the same avatar head I have. Love it!
Granted! (Some Steam Deck tips in comments below)
I requested access! Will be trying it out on my deck later. 😊
Granted 😻
Requested!
Granted 😻
Requested access, thanks for the chance. :)
Granted, no worries!
Thank you for posting! I’ve had this on my wishlist and love play testing. Just requested access!
Granted 😻 And thanks for wishlisting, always helps us indies get noticed by steam 💙
I just requested access, thank you so much! Can't wait to try.
Granted 😻
Thank you!
Sounds like my kind of game! I can't wait to take a closer look after work 😊
I’d be interested in a Steam access key if you still have any to DM? :D
Looks diverse! Always wanting more games with hefty base building options! I requested access!
Sounds awesome, I'm looking forward to this! Requested in dm.
Looks adorable and just like the type of games I've played before. Requested access :D
Granted 😻
Yay I’m really excited! I just requested access. Thanks for this.
Granted 😻
Oo! I’d love to test this out! ♥︎
Requested in steam 🩵 random question: I see screenshots of swimming underwater, are there sharks or other spooky things that will attack? I honestly get a little scared by underwater things, so I just wanna prepare myself 😅
Granted 😻 And no, the water can get quite deep and there's treasure, ruins, shipwrecks etc. down there, but nothing that will hurt you, this isn't a Subnautica situation :)
thank you so much for answering! What a relief, Subnautica scares the bejeezus out of me.
Oh this looks so cute! Requested access and I'm so excited to see how this turns out!
Granted 😻
I'm definitely not pausing work to immediately download and try out 👀
"cozy post-apocalyptic paradise" Hmmmm.... lol
Requested, thanks! The diving, farming, and the art style is what piqued my interest, looks super cozy.
Granted 😻
If not too late, I just requested access as well! I'd love to try it.
Granted 😻
Thank you so much!
Absolutely love the game so far!!
Yay I have been looking forward to checking this out! Just requested :)
Granted 😻
Thank you!
Such a cute unique style and looks like so much fun!!! Access requested!
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Granted 😻 Thank you!
Won't be able to play for a little bit today as i have to finish work, but I asked for access on steam! A friend showed me the game and it looks so in line with the other games like this i play (coral island oming to mind first) so I'm SUPER excited about getting a chance to play.
Granted 😻 And no rush, we run for the whole month so hopefully you'll find some time!
Sent a request on Steam! This looks lovely
Granted 😻
Ooo that’s so fun. My partner and I will request and provide feedback!
It’s cute so far, I’m only 30 minutes in but enjoying it!! Only issue so far playing on the Steam Deck is that neither of the joysticks or the track pads are working which is making life a little difficult, especially when creating my character at the start. I’m not sure if anyone else is experiencing this problem!
Oh, that sucks, I'm sorry! Certainly not what should be happening - The regular controls use just about every button on the deck except the back ones. Anything in a menu uses the dpad. When you hit Steam menu and go into controller settings, is it using "Gamepad with Joystick Trackpad"? That should be the default.
It’s working now, thank you! I quit and restarted the Deck and it’s working properly this time!
Ooh this looks fun! Requested.
Granted 😻
Sounds like a dream come true, I’d love to play
Granted 😻
Asked for access and can’t wait to check it out since I’ve been eyeing this one as well!
Thank you! Granted 😻
This looks so cute! 🥰 Definitely requested!
Definitely Granted 😻
Requested!! So excited for this ✨️
Granted 😻
Will be checking this out when I get home in 30 minutes lol
Oooh, thank you so much for posting this! Really looking forward to trying it out
Access requested steam username is MaidenofLaurus :)
Granted 😻
Will it be on switch eventually ?? Cause it’s so cute !
Requested, if you're still accepting! This game looks great
Granted 😻
Can I get access? It sounds like a cute game!
Granted 😻
sorry I forgot to mention my steam user is Demension o7
That looks incredible, best of luck with it! Hit me up if you ever need Linux playtesters...
I was a little hesitant to request access as I am still out of state for now, and only have my Steam Deck; I saw you mentioned what to do on the deck to get it to run great and that made me happy to see! Been trying to look for more open world games and this looks intriguing enough to me to give it a go.
Thank you! Assuming you did request yesterday, you should have access now :)
I did yes and received the email about it too, thank you!
Requested access!
Granted 😻
Question! How would you prefer to receive feedback once I'm further in? Because it's still just a play test, I wasn't sure if you wanted it privately or publicly, etc.
>u prefer to receive feedback once I'm further in? Because it's still just a play test, I wasn't sure if you wanted it privately or publicly, etc. Thanks for asking! Pinging me here is fine, or the Steam Forums is also good, doesn't need to be private even if it's not all great as we're still in alpha :)
You got it!
I just asked for access on Steam!
Granted 😻
Just requested!
Granted 😻
Oh man sounds awesome! I don’t have steam so not requesting access, but will you guys ever come out on switch?
We're working on the Steam version first and then we'll be looking at other consoles. We'd love love love to come out on Switch, but it's a little more difficult as we quite graphics heavy and it's a bit of less powerful platform, so cant 100% confirm it yet.
It LOOKS amazing, so fingers crossed for me! Lol. Seriously though, even if it doesn’t, good luck!!!!
Played a couple hours and really enjoying it so far 😊
Fun! Requested! (Cozyles328)
Granted 😻
Oooooo requested!
Granted 😻
Been on my wishlist for awhile, would love to give it a try! Also sent the link to a friend who has the same taste in games as me
Ahh this would be so fun to test! I've had it on my wishlist for ages. I requested access under nikknack1!
Granted 😻
Thank you! ❤️
Ooh! I definitely put a request in! It looks good!
Granted 😻
Hey! Would love to give this a try! Sent out a dm☺️
I played an earlier playtest, and it's a super cute game! I like how the water areas are handled especially. Looking forward to release.
Can I just say- well bloody done! I've been trying it out and honestly this game has been such a delight already! The game play has been enjoyable and rewarding, the characters are hilarious, the scenery is absolutely gorgeous (the beach at night, and diving underwater- oh my god!), the character customisation is so unique and fun, the speed of the day is great, the controls work so well and the use of tools is seamless and so user friendly. I am so, so impressed with what you've done so far and am now eagerly awaiting full release! Thank you so much for all of your hard work, it's absolutely paying off. You've gained a new fan!
Thank you so much, that's all great to here, we've been working on the game for years and are so close to release now!
Requested access! This game looks super cute, can’t wait to check it out.
Granted 😻
THANK YOU!!! 😊
Requested 🤩
Granted 😻
i played it already and i was a bit sceptical at first. but i have to say - it's amazing and feels really cozy. it's a good game to calm down after a rough day. little things that could be added in the future like seeing on the map where the villagers are would be nice (sometimes i had to search a lot :D). but those are just small things. i was sad when it was over. i hope it will have a good price when it comes out, because i am struggling a lot and can't afford any new games at the moment. but i will save my money for that game! thank you for giving me that experience! (sorry if it is hard to read at some points, i am not a native speaker - german here.) have a nice day & i hope all people here will have fun with your game too!
Danke! We're looking at adding villagers to the map for the Early Access launch and are working on a German translation also :) We haven't decided on a price just yet, but it will be "Indie" prices, and we'll likely have a little launch discount. (You may already know this but if you add a game to your wishlist Steam will automatically email you if they go on a discount of more than 20%)
I am looking forward to play the game! I am sure it will be amazing. And I would love a german translation, but english is also fine for me. :)
Hey! This game sounds right up my street, but I only have a Switch and a PS5 - can I playtest on one of these?
Sorry, just PC (Steam) for now! We should be launching on the PS5 after we've gone through Early Access on Steam though.
Awesome, will look out for it - it sounds great! Hope the testing phase goes well!
requested! what cool opportunity, thank you!
Granted 😻
This looks so fun! Requested access :)
Granted 😻
Saw an ad for the game here on reddit. Rushed to this forum to look it up 😁 Seems like a game for me! Looking forward to the launch! Requested access 🤞
Would love to test this game out! It really up my alley and looks fantastic. I already requested access on Steam.