Simpler Times News

Hello everyone! We are thrilled that so many of you played our demo and had a great time. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support!

However, we noticed that some of you were getting stuck in the tutorial and unable to pick any apples. The good news is that we have fixed the problem and the apples are back on the tree, ready to be picked again.

If you have already downloaded our demo, please make sure to update it, and for good measure, give it a hard reset by going into the Options Menu / Extra / Reset Game.

Thank you for your patience and for writing on our discussion board. Your feedback has helped us improve the game’s performance, and we believe it now runs smoother than ever. The painting feature should also benefit from this change.

To make the game even better, we would love to hear more from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey and let us know what you think of the game’s performance, features, and overall experience.

We hope you enjoy our demo's updated version and have a great time picking apples!

If you took the time to try out Simpler Times at the October 2023 Steam Next Fest, we would appreciate it if you took 5-8 minutes to fill out a brief audience research survey to help us out.

SURVEY: https://forms.gle/Sq3Vs3W4gpQoAPGU7

Your responses will help us learn more about our game and how we can transform it into the best possible experience. All personally identifiable information will be kept confidential.

We hope that you have enjoyed the Simpler Times Steam Next Fest Demo. If you haven’t tried it yet, you can download the demo now and immerse yourself in this meditative and thoughtful experience now.

We will be hosting a second livestream on October 13th, 2023 at 9AM PDT. 3D artist Andra Perju will be part of this livestream again, and the developers will be in the chat answering any questions you may have about the game and its development.

We are thrilled to share that Simpler Times will be part of the October 2023 Steam Next Festival. A special demo of the game's opening section will be available to everyone for the duration of the festival.

To celebrate, we will be running a special livestream with 3D Artist Andra Perju, whose beautiful work you can appreciate in the game. This special livestream will take place on October 10th, 2023 at 9AM PDT. We look forward to seeing you there!

The journey to creating "Simpler Times" has been an intimate experience. I am both excited and humbled to announce that our game will be part of Steam Next Fest: October 2023 Edition. From October 9 to October 16, I invite you to dive into a chapter of Taina’s life, as she reflects on her past while preparing to leave her beloved childhood room.

I moved a lot throughout my life, and every time it felt like I didn’t have enough time to process things. Packing usually goes quickly, with full excitement about the new place. I forget to take a moment and appreciate what I leave behind, all the memories, as Taina would say:

“Even though I’m excited for what will follow, how can I leave all this behind? All the memories and the good times I’ve had here?”

The process of making this game mirrors those sentiments. At its core, 'Simpler Times' is about reminiscing, reflection, and moving on.

We worked on it for over two years and put every bit of heart into it. Now, for the first time, you and hundreds of others will get to experience it.

The demo of Simpler Times will let you enjoy some of the activities the game offers. As you explore Taina’s bedroom and pack some of her belongings, you discover small trinkets of her past. You can take photos, paint, or just sit and listen to original music.

There is no time pressure; spend as much time as you want. And, when you feel like it, play the “Two Seconds of Being Weightless” record to trigger the end of the demo, hinting at what will follow in the full game when we will let you visit her childhood memories.

The process of creating a game, especially one this personal, is much like life itself. It's messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a little frustrating. But it's also beautiful, fulfilling, and worth every second.

That is why we are so happy to have a public demo. It's an invitation to share a part of our journey. I truly hope you'll find a piece of yourself in 'Simpler Times' as well.



If you want to learn more about the game, you can visit the Steam page and chat with us, watch our livestreams, and follow the game’s progress. Your thoughts & feedback will be invaluable as we approach the finish line.

Thanks,
Dragos