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Silk Softworks
@silksoftworks.bsky.social
Hi, I'm Erik! I'm a solo dev making weird videogames like Kainga: Seeds of Civilization and now ShantyTown; a relaxing diorama builder where you craft vibrant, cozy city scenes.
Studio Ghibli fans rise up!

If you want to build your own version of these fantastic buildings, you can try out our ShantyTown demo on Steam for free.

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January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
We don't have fireworks YET. But we do have a ton of cool lights!

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January 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Set the slider to your preferred time of day. Building in the quiet dark hits different compared to the soft mornings in ShantyTown.

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December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hope y'alls meals are yummy!

If you don't have much going on, you can try out ShantyTown's Demo on Steam!

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December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Upgrading will complete the look of the building. But! Having some simple ones, here and there, give's a soothing look as well.

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December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Green, purple, yellow, brown, red. If it fits the vibe, it stays.

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December 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
It’s not just where you place things, but how they affect their surroundings.

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December 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I mostly post my dev-updates on YouTube, BUT, if you want to check out fun content or any updates about ShantyTown, feel free to follow my other socials.

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December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New and improved demo now available on Steam!

Build your own cozy town today.

store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

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December 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Building one storey at a time.... literally.

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December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Added an aquarium to my nightlife district as an object you can place. What do you think?

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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A ramen shop here, a cute little building there.

How you build is completely up to you.

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December 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The new ShantyTown gameplay trailer is live! 🌆✨

Try the updated demo and build upward, fill every nook, and embrace the cozy messiness.
Launching April 16, 2026 on Steam!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBb17axiif0

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December 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Build, organise, and photograph your unique creations in ShantyTown.

Demo now available on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

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December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is ShantyTown, and this... is your dossier!

Try out the new ShantyTown demo on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

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December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not everything fits the first time, and that’s okay! Run it back and try again.

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December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Why do games get delayed? I think there's 3 reasons...👀👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H20i...

My relaxing urban building game's devlog sharing second 80% of game development!

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ShantyTown - [ Devlog 22 ] - Timing a Game Launch
YouTube video by Silk Softworks
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A quick snippet from my next upcoming DevLog!

It'll be here before you know it, I promise.

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December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In ShantyTown, the game offers fully dynamic pipes that shift and turn according to what structure you attach them to!

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November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Crab, Ramen, giant Squid tentacle, the choice is yours!

Build things your way.

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November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A quick snippet from one of my older DevLogs; more on the way soon!

Had to *squeeze* the pixels out of this one to fit it on the platform.

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November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A bit of adorable magic in ShantyTown.

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November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Blessing your FYP with some good ShantyTown vibes.

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November 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM