Build Crowded & Charming Urban Dioramas In This Relaxing Game
ShantyTown is all about finding beauty in everyday chaos.
Erik Rempen, also known as Silk Softworks, has a deep love for densely built cities, the kind where every wall, alleyway, and rooftop tells its own story, and if you share that fascination, ShantyTown might be for you.
In this game, you're encouraged to build upward, fill every tiny gap, and find creative ways to place lights and decorations. You'll take on the role of a surveyor, tasked with constructing and photographing 20 distinct locations. Each site comes with its own set of objects and its own atmosphere, but how everything ultimately fits together is entirely up to you. Once you finish a location, snap a photo for your dossier and move on to the next blank canvas.
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Every area introduces new twists and visual themes, you might be arranging food trucks, neon signs, smokestacks, or something entirely unexpected. There are no wrong answers and no pressure. Make every placement your own, and let every cluttered corner add to the charm.
A demo is available on Steam if you want to try it out, and ShantyTown is set to launch on April 16, 2026. Wishlist here, subscribe to our Newsletter, join our 80 Level Talent platform, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Instagram, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.