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ShantyTown

16 Apr 2026 · (3 months ago) · Full Release

Erik Rempen

1 IVGDB Score
86
Steam rating

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Developer: Erik Rempen  Publisher: Silk Softworks

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This game is inspired by my love for densely built cities around the world—the kind of places where every wall, alley, and rooftop tells a story.

You’ll be encouraged to build upwards, fill the smallest gaps, and find clever ways to place light sources or decorations to bring your creations to life.

You’ll step into the role of a surveyor, building and photographing 20 distinct locations, each with its own mood and identity. Be it the warm glow of the Hotpot Casino, the charmingly cramped spaces of the Marshlands Pipe, or the solitude of the Lighthouse, every space gives you a new perspective.

How you place things together is entirely up to you.

Upgrades are available for larger structures like buildings and gates, but they’ll need a bit of care to reach their full potential. By providing light, utilities, and decorations, places like shops, apartment blocks, or gates can evolve into detailed spaces. Completing an upgrade unlocks new objects and decorations, giving you even more ways to shape the town.

When you finish a location, frame the shot, take a pic, then add it to your dossier before moving to your next blank canvas.

Each location presents a unique set of objects and a limited space to build within. Whether it’s food trucks, neon signs, or industrial smokestacks, players must carefully fit everything together to create a dense, living space that feels right.

This is a casual game through and through. There are no wrong answers here. Remember to make each placement personal, and every messy little corner adds to the charm.

Unique decorations across every map

Discover each location’s story as you build

A warm, relaxing soundtrack crafted by vaporwave artist Macroblank

Optional goals to guide your creativity

Peaceful, atmospheric scenery to unwind with

In-depth camera settings to frame your creations

Hidden objects waiting to be found

No time or pressure. Please, enjoy everything at your own pace.

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