Dorfromantik News

[p][/p][p]December is all about coming together, so we’re bringing you even more surprise packages this month. Dorfromantik and ODDADA are now available in a Steam bundle. Two bright, playful experiences! When you purchase both games as a bundle, you’ll receive 10% off.[/p][p]Beyond the games themselves, this bundle reflects a close connection between our teams. We share not only a common design mindset, but also a long-standing friendship and a deep mutual appreciation and collaboration as independent game studios.[/p][p][/p][h3]What Is ODDADA?[/h3][p]ODDADA is a tactile music maker that encourages playful experimentation. Using gadgets, gizmos, and melodic toys, you assemble hand-crafted music tracks by turning knobs, combining sounds, and unlocking new instruments.[/p][p]The experience invites you to explore sound freely and discover new combinations at your own pace. Sharing what you create is part of the journey, turning experimentation into something personal and expressive.[/p][p][/p][h3]Enjoy the Process[/h3][p]Placing tiles, stacking sounds, and engaging with systems that feel intuitive and inviting. Both games focus on the pleasure of making, exploring, and watching things come together step by step.[/p][p]Whether you’re shaping landscapes or building melodies, this bundle is an invitation to slow down and enjoy the moment.[/p][p]How does that sound to you? 🎶[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you want to be the first to hear news like this, make sure to sign up for our monthly Toukana studio newsletter on our website!
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[p][/p][p]We’re happy to share some cozy news with you: House Flipper 2 and Dorfromantik are now available together in a Steam Bundle! If you purchase both games as a bundle, you’ll save 10%. The perfect opportunity to expand your relaxing game library.[/p][p][/p][h3]What Is House Flipper 2?[/h3][p]Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! In House Flipper 2, you can buy, fix, and sell houses. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch.[/p][p]Whether you prefer carefully restoring homes or unleashing your creativity in sandbox mode, the game lets you play your way. With online 2–4 player co-op, you can renovate and build together with friends in both sandbox and story mode, making relaxation a shared experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Together, House Flipper 2 and Dorfromantik celebrate what relaxing games do best: calming gameplay, creative freedom, and the joy of building something beautiful, one step at a time.[/p][p][/p][h3]Cozy Up This Relaxing Gaming Season[/h3][p]We’re truly excited to be part of this bundle together and hope you’re just as happy to see these two games side by side. With the relaxing gaming season in full swing, we wish you many cozy hours of renovating, building, and unwinding.[/p][p]Happy wholesome gaming 💛[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you want to be the first to hear news like this, make sure to sign up for our monthly Toukana studio newsletter on our website!
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]If you love games that let you slow down, think gently, and enjoy small, satisfying moments, we’ve got something special for you. Dorfromantik is now part of a Cozy Puzzles Bundle, bringing together 7 fantastic puzzle games that all focus on relaxing gameplay, thoughtful challenges, and stress-free vibes.[/p][p]Whether you enjoy organizing, planning, decorating, or simply watching something beautiful grow, this bundle is all about taking your time and finding joy in the details. Even better: all games in the bundle are available with a 15% discount.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s inside the Cozy Puzzles Bundle?[/h3][p][/p][p]A Little to the Left[/p][p]Sort, stack, and organize household objects into just the right spot in A Little to the Left, a tidy puzzle game with a mischievous cat who likes to shake things up! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Is This Seat Taken?[/p][p]Organize groups of people according to their preferences. It’s a cozy, no-pressure logic puzzle game where you’re in charge of who sits where.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Railbound [/p][p]A comfy track-bending puzzle game about a pair of dogs on a train journey around the world. [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Squeakross: Home Squeak Home[/p][p]Solve and transform nonogram puzzles into furniture to decorate the perfect home for your rodent friend.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Sticky Business[/p][p]Create, pack and sell your own unique sticker creations! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Tiny Garden[/p][p]Grow a pocket-sized garden inside a magical toy and customize your space in this relaxing mix of farming, puzzles, and strategy. [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Dorfromantik[/p][p]And of course our own game: Dorfromantik! Carefully place tiles to create a peaceful, ever-growing village landscape. Explore colorful biomes, unlock new tiles, and complete gentle quests as your world slowly comes to life.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]All seven games are cozy, comforting puzzle experiences you can truly unwind with. Get the Cozy Puzzles Bundle now and enjoy 15% off all included games. Happy puzzling! 😌[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you want to be the first to hear news like this, make sure to sign up for our monthly Toukana studio newsletter on our website!
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]We at Toukana Interactive are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the Studio of the Year award at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (DEP) 2025. This recognition means the world to us. Especially because this award is given by our peers in the industry, for the industry. It feels like a vote of confidence from the community of creators we admire most.[/p][p][/p][p]This win comes at a special time for us: Toukana has now existed for five years. Half a decade of learning, experimenting, stumbling, growing, and above all, of making games together. As a now 9-person indie studio from Berlin, we hope we can continue to exist for many more years to come. We hope to carry forward the values that define us: a commitment to quality and thoughtful design, a wholesome and sustainable work environment, and the desire to keep learning rather than standing still.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What the Jury Said[/h3][p][/p]

[p]“Constant innovation is rare.[/p][p]True identity even rarer.[/p][p]The Studio of the Year proves that you can celebrate global success even without a big publisher.[/p][p]The expert jury was convinced by the clear vision and an outstanding craft sensibility.[/p][p]A team that has shaped the German indie scene and will continue to shape it."[/p]

[p]"A constant feel for game design, storytelling and art direction."[/p]

[p]"The achievement of this independent studio with self-publishing is outstanding."[/p]

[p][/p][p]These words connect deeply with how we see ourselves: a small but determined indie studio. And now one recognized for its ambition, identity and craft.[/p][p][/p][h3]Our Thanks ... and What This Win Means to Us[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We were at the right place at the right time. The founders of Toukana fit together truly like four puzzle pieces. We are unbelievably lucky that it works this way. A huge thank you to the industry. We were welcomed with so much love. We received so much support.[/p][p]This year has been a wild ride. After our surprise success with Dorfromantik, we consciously decided to try something different. To keep learning. To expand our team a little.[/p][p]But most importantly: Thank you to all of you who play our games. Without you, we wouldn’t exist as a studio. Without you, we couldn’t do what brings us the most joy.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for walking this path with us. Not just appreciating a single game we’ve made, but supporting us as a studio, as a team, as a group of people trying to grow, improve and create meaningful experiences. Your support allows us to keep going, keep learning, and keep shaping what Toukana will be in the future.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for believing in what we do. We couldn’t be more honored, and we can’t wait to share what’s next. Thanks to our amazing team, without which we wouldn't be where we are now as a studio. And thank you as well to our project partners (especially our friends at Kurzgesagt for Star Birds!) and to our friends in the industry. A huge thanks also to the Game Design programme at our former university, HTW Berlin, where we found fantastic mentors and friends.[/p][p][/p][p]With gratitude,
The Toukana Interactive Team[/p][p][/p][h3]About the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (DEP)[/h3][p]The Deutscher Entwicklerpreis is the oldest and one of the most respected awards for video- and computer-game development in the German-speaking region. It has been presented annually since 2004.[/p][p]The ceremony honours outstanding contributions from studios across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.[/p][p]With categories ranging from “Best German Game” and “Best Indie Game” to “Studio of the Year,” DEP celebrates creativity, technical excellence and artistic vision. Whether from big teams or small independent developers.[/p][p][/p][p]👉 Watch the full award show here![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Toukana Interactive is an indie game studio located in Berlin. Founded in 2020 by four students, we’ve since grown to a team of nine people and two dogs. In addition to Dorfromantik, our second title, Star Birds, is now available in Early Access. We’re passionate about minimalist design and wholesome games.
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]For the month of December, our Monthly Mode is all about quests. How many can you complete with no more than 50 tiles?[/p][p][/p][p]The Monthly Challenge for December is Quest Galore! [/p][p][/p][p]Warm mugs by the fire,[/p][p]December taps at the door—[/p][p]A gentle quest calls.[/p][p][/p][p]Soft quilts, candle-glow,[/p][p]Snow murmurs against the pane—[/p][p]The quest feels like home.[/p][p][/p][p]And don't worry, no trains will trash your lofty highscore throne amibtions. 😉[/p][p][/p][p]Join our Discord Server to talk strategies, brag about your #1 highscore, or just hang out with fellow highscore hunters![/p]