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Small Spaces hits 10,000 players! What's coming next?

Wow!

In less than a week, over 10,000 of you have already picked up Small Spaces. I'm so happy to see you're enjoying the game and your support means a ton! Ultimately it helps me to continue putting all my time into working on Small Spaces and I'm beyond excited to ship the content updates to you that are already in the making!

[h3]🚀 The Roadmap[/h3]

As some of you have already seen on Notion, I put together a roadmap.



⛱️ Right now, the biggest upcoming feature is going to be Sandbox mode. You’ll be able to design your own apartment layouts and levels using the level modules from each theme! This is going to be a big step for the game, and it’ll take a lot of work to get right — but I seriously can’t wait for the first playtest sessions.

I’m so excited to hear what you think and what you'd love to see next. The current roadmap is a tentative plan that will evolve based on what’s important to you - I keep saying it, but this is a community game!

[h3]✨ Got thoughts, suggestions, or wild ideas? [/h3]

Come hang out on my Discord! That’s where I’m gathering all your feedback and insights. Also it's a fun place with people full of creative energy :)

There’s still so much more I want to add, improve, and build — and knowing that thousands of you are decorating, experimenting, and finding calm in designing these beautiful homes, makes it all worth it!

Thank you for being here 💛

– Niklas

Hotfixes & Small Functionality Updates

  • solved bug with escape key not working sometimes
  • solved issue with second floor items being clickable sometims even though floor is hidden
  • added functionality to zoom the camera while an object is selected (by using the option key)
  • added functionality to delete items with delete or backspace key
  • added functionality to lift and lower camera with q / e and rotate camera with y / x and c / v
  • fixed some other bugs and issues


Will work on keybindings next so that all players can fully make use of the changes! Hope you enjoy the update and let me know on Discord if any issues appear!

https://discord.gg/72kSMKFk

Early Access vs. Demo: What changed? Everything.

Hi everyone,

If you played the Small Spaces demo — thank you. Over 100,000 of you gave it a try, and your feedback helped shape what the game is today.

Since the demo, the game has grown a lot! More levels, more furniture, better usability, quality-of-life features, performance improvements and more. My goal was to bring the demo to a point where it can live up to its potential and I’m so excited you’re all enjoying the Early Access🥳

[h3]👀 What’s in the Early Access?[/h3]
🛋️ 9 unique apartments across 3 cities: New York, Berlin and Tokyo, fully reworked
🎨 500+ furniture and decor items with unlockable content — from a variety of comfy beds to kitchen utensils and sewing accessories
🖌️ Paint walls, floors & surfaces (yes, now you can paint the whole room with just one click!)
👀 First-person walk mode — see it like someone living there
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Unique stories and objectives for each level
🎁 Progression & shop system to unlock more tools — earn stars and spend them on new furniture packs, more materials, and modules to customize your space even more
🎧 Performance options, improved visuals, new music — you can adjust the graphic settings to enjoy Small Spaces on different machines

[h3]🤩 Your creativity is out of this world[/h3]
I’ve been constantly blown away by the amazing designs you’ve been sharing on Discord — it’s so inspiring and genuinely rewarding to see! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Here are just a few of my favorites so far:

by April Wang


by foodpoodle


by foodpoodle


by mostpalone


by mostpalone


[h3]🙏 Thank you for your positive reviews[/h3]
I’m beyond grateful that Small Spaces is currently sitting at 95% positive on Steam.
You’ve been kind, honest, and inspiring with all of your feedback — and we’re already working hard on the next updates, adding what’s missing and improving what can be improved.

If you enjoyed the demo, but weren’t sure what’s next — now’s a great time to step back in.

Thanks again for being here 💛
— Niklas

Small Spaces is now out in Early Access!

Hi everyone!

The day is finally here, Small Spaces is out now in Early Access! 🎉
It’s a little surreal to hit “publish” after a year of long hours of development, feedback, playtests, polish, and many sleepless nights. But I’m so happy and grateful to finally be sharing the game with you.

This project has grown so much thanks to your support. Whether you played the demo, left a review, sent in feedback, or joined one of our 1:1 interviews, thank you. You’ve helped shape Small Spaces into what it is today, and your input has been invaluable in figuring out what makes the game fun, cozy, and satisfying to play. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me — that's why I’d love to invite you to our Discord server!

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[h3]🔍 What's new?[/h3]
There’s a lot more waiting for you in the Early Access version compared to the demo!

🧩 Nine handcrafted apartment levels, each with a unique layout, vibe, and objectives.
🪑 Over 500 decor and furniture items to mix and match.
🖌️ Material painting system for walls, floors, and accents.
🛠️ Modular building tools including kitchen cabinets, stairs, wall panels and more.
🎁 Shop to unlock new items as you complete levels.
🎶 A first set of music pieces to support your design flow.

Also I want to mention that I was not all alone in this journey. Amit Mechlovitz did a fantastic job designing hundreds of beautifiul furniture assets and decoration pieces, and Mohammed Hanafy handcrafted every single illutration you can find in the game.

Both artists helped shape my vision and in the end allow the game to look the way it does. I hope you’ll enjoy them just as much!

[h3]🚀 What’s next?[/h3]
The Early Access roadmap is now live — you can check it out over on Notion. It’s where I’ll be sharing upcoming features, improvements, and ideas I’m currently exploring. I'm so excited to hear what you think what you would like to see in the game next and the roadmap will absolutely reflect that. This is just the beginning — I have lots planned, and I hope you’ll be part of the journey!

[h3]🎁 Cozy bundles for launch[/h3]
To celebrate the release, Small Spaces is part of three lovely bundles alongside some of the coziest games out there — perfect for anyone who loves relaxing vibes, creativity, and a touch of wholesome fun.

🌿 Urban Jungle — Where you turn your living space into a dreamy green oasis in this plant-decorating gem. It's all about calm, creativity, and cozy interiors, just like Small Spaces!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53972/

📦 Sticky Business — Design your own stickers, run a small business, and fulfill cute customer orders. It’s pure serotonin in game form!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53973/

🪴 Spirit City: Lofi Sessions — A cozy productivity companion where you can vibe to lofi music, set goals, and chill with adorable spirit creatures while getting things done.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54161/

All bundles come with additional discounts, so it’s a great chance to grab some cozy favorites and support fellow indie devs we admire.

Thank you again for all your support, kind messages, and enthusiasm. I’m incredibly proud of how far Small Spaces has come — and even more excited about where it’s going.

See you in-game!
— Niklas

Just 1 day to go!

Hi everyone!

I can’t believe it, but Small Spaces is launching tomorrow, and I wanted to share some final details with you before the big day! 🎉

[h3]🗓️ Release Date & Time[/h3]
Small Spaces will be available in Early Access on May 27, 2025 at 3 PM CEST!

Here’s what that looks like in other time zones:
6 AM PDT (West Coast US)
9 AM EDT (East Coast US)
1 PM GMT
9 PM CST (China Standard Time)
10 PM JST (Japan)
11 PM AEST (Australia)

[h3]💸 Launch Price[/h3]
The game will be priced at $12.99 USD / €12,79 EUR, and there’ll be a 10% launch discount valid for the first two weeks. Don’t forget to check your local pricing on Steam!

[h3]🛣️ What’s Next?[/h3]
I’ll also be sharing a roadmap on release day so you’ll have a better idea of what’s coming during Early Access, including features we’re planning to expand and new content already in the works.

[h3]💬 Join Our Discord![/h3]
I'd love to have you in our Discord server! It’s the best place to share your ideas, help shape future updates, hang out with other cozy builder fans, and just chat with me directly.

I’m so grateful for your support and excitement. It’s been amazing seeing the community grow ahead of launch, and I truly can’t wait for you to start designing, decorating, and making magic in Small Spaces ✨

Talk again very soon, and see you on May 27!
— Niklas