Welcome to Doll Town News

With the update of the last demo, I am thrilled to announce that Welcome to Doll Town is fully playable on the Steam Deck.

With a few tests, we realized that for a better experience, you should turn on VRS in your device's Performances Settings to get a constant 30FPS.

Most of the zones will be at 45-50FPS.

Download the demo here 👇
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204320

🎎✨ The Welcome to Doll Town Demo is OUT NOW! ✨🎎

Step into the haunting world of Welcome to Doll Town, where every doll holds a story, and every silence speaks louder than words.

With brand new mechanics, cameras, storytelling and much more:

🕹️ Available on PC & Mac
🗣️ Fully playable in English, Japanese, French, and Spanish
📍 Experience the first chapter of Yumi’s unsettling journey as she uncovers the truth hidden in a town that never truly let go of the past...

🧩 Solve puzzles
🕵️‍♀️ Uncover memories
👁️ Re-enact tragedies
🧸 And beware the dolls—they’re watching.

💬 Try the demo now and wishlist the full game on Steam:
👉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204320

Hello everyone,

After reflecting on the incredible feedback we’ve received from the demo, I’ve decided to make a significant change in the direction of Welcome to Doll Town. While the original plan was to release the game in an episodic format, the demo revealed something crucial:
• The Silent Hill-style controls and mechanics don’t resonate as strongly with younger audiences.
• Objectives and storytelling need to be smoother to create the immersive experience I envisioned.

This is exactly what the demo was for—your feedback has been invaluable, and I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to play and share your thoughts.

I know Welcome to Doll Town is highly anticipated, but I refuse to release something half-broken just to meet a deadline. This is more than a game; it’s a deep, sad story that deserves the right medium to be told.

As a solo developer, this project demands everything I have, and I want to do it justice. That’s why I’ve decided to:

Pull the demo from Steam while I reorganize the game’s development.
Reconsider the episodic format and instead focus on delivering a complete, polished experience.
Set a new release date: Halloween 2025—a time that feels more fitting for the full game’s atmosphere and story.

This wasn’t an easy decision, but I truly believe it’s the right one for the game and for you, the players. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support. Welcome to Doll Town is a passion project, and I promise it will be worth the wait.

With gratitude,
Ari Machina
Solo Developer of Welcome to Doll Town

🚨 The Welcome to Doll Town Demo is LIVE! 🎉

I'm thrilled to announce that the demo for Welcome to Doll Town is now available on Steam! 🪆✨ Dive into the eerie world of Doll Town and get a first glimpse of the adventure (and nightmares) that await.

Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions, I'd love to hear from you. You can report bugs and chat with us directly here:
👉 https://discord.welcometodolltown.com

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means the world, and I can’t wait to hear what you think! ❤️

Happy exploring (and surviving)!
– Ari Machina, Solo Developer of Welcome to Doll Town