1. TOYCRAFTER
  2. News

TOYCRAFTER News

Our First Ever Publisher Sale – March 9

[p]March 9 isn’t just another discount.[/p][p]It marks the beginning of our first-ever Publisher Sale and a new chapter for our studio.[/p][p]On March 9, TOYCRAFTER joins our first-ever Publisher Sale with a special discount.[/p][p][/p][p]Over the past years, we’ve built games with very different identities.[/p][p]From cozy to chaotic. From strategic to intense to different genres.[/p][p][/p][h3]On March 9, the following titles will be part of our Publisher Sale:[/h3][p]Launching March 9[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Two new games launch the same day.[/p][h3]All titles will be discounted.[/h3][p][/p][p]This sale represents represents growth, lessons learned, and a stronger direction for everything we build next.[/p][p]If you’ve enjoyed any of our games, this is the perfect time to:[/p][p]👉 Wishlist the upcoming titles 👉 Grab the ones you missed 👉 Support our first Publisher Sale[/p][h3][/h3][h3]March 9 is a big moment for us.We hope you’ll be part of it.[/h3][p][/p][h3]Exclusive launch-day Q&A in Discord[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Toycrafter Is Live in Steam Next Fest

Steam Next Fest is here
[p]Toycrafter is officially live as part of the event — and the workshop is open to everyone.[/p][p]If you’ve been watching from the shadows, now is the time to step inside.[/p][p][/p][p]To work alone.
Cut. Paint. Assemble.
No jumpscares. No monsters chasing you.[/p][p]Just tools in your hands…
and the feeling that something in the room isn’t quite right.[/p][p]This is a slow-burn psychological crafting experience built on tension, sound, and isolation.[/p][p][/p][h3]During Next Fest:[/h3][p]
• Play the demo for free
• Share your thoughts and feedback
• Help the workshop reach more players[/p][p]If you enjoy atmospheric horror that lingers instead of screams — try the demo now.[/p][p]🕯️ Play the demo here [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
🔒 Add Toycrafter to your wishlist
⭐ Follow the game to stay updated[/p][p][/p][h3]The lights are on. Enter the workshop on Discord.[/h3]

Next Fest Is Coming. The Workshop Needs You.

Steam Next Fest begins February 23
[p]And here’s the real talk:[/p][p]For small psychological horror games, visibility during the Fest depends heavily on wishlist momentum before it starts.[/p][h3]Right now = signal time[/h3][p]If Toycrafter made you uncomfortable in the quiet way…
If you liked the fact that nothing attacks you, but something still feels wrong…
If slow-burn horror is your thing...[/p][p]This is when you lock in.[/p][p][/p][p]Every wishlist tells Steam:[/p][h3]“Show this to more people.”[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]No jumpscares.
No monsters.
Just isolation, tools, and that weird feeling in your chest when the room feels slightly off.[/p][h3]If you want Toycrafter to show up strong during Next Fest:[/h3][p]🔒 Add it to your wishlist
🕯️ Play (or replay) the demo
⭐ Follow the game for updates
[/p][p][/p][h3]February 23 isn’t far.[/h3][h3]Let’s make sure the workshop doesn’t get buried in the dark.[/h3]

Toycrafter Joins Steam Next Fest | Play the Demo Feb 23

[h2]🧸Hey artists[/h2][p]We’re excited to announce that Toycrafter will be part of Steam Next Fest, running[/p][p]
📅 February 23 – March 2
Starting at 10 AM Pacific[/p][p][/p][p]A free playable demo will be available throughout the event, inviting you into a seemingly ordinary crafting job… where routine slowly begins to crack.[/p][p]Step into a workshop where repetition feels safe ... until it doesn’t.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]In Toycrafter, crafting is simple, precise, and mandatory.
Cut. Paint. Assemble.
Ignore the anomalies.[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Methodical, hands-on toy crafting gameplay[/p]
  • [p]A slow-burn psychological experience built on repetition and unease[/p]
  • [p]Environmental storytelling that rewards attention to detail[/p]
  • [p]A focused demo that introduces the core loop and atmosphere[/p]
  • [p]Subtle changes that test how closely you’re paying attention[/p]
[p][/p][p]Wishlist Toycrafter to stay updated on development and get notified about future updates and the full release.[/p][p]Your feedback during Steam Next Fest will help shape the final experience, play, observe, and tell us what you notice.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] If something about the workshop stayed with you, don’t leave alone.[/p][p]💬 Join our Discord to share feedback, theories, and behind-the-scenes updates.[/p][p][/p][h3]🔒 Lock the door on your way out.[/h3][p][/p][p]
[/p]

Toycrafter Demo is Now Live 🔒

[p][/p][p]The Toycrafter demo is officially live.[/p][p]Step into a quiet workshop where you spend your time cutting, painting, and assembling dolls. Nothing chases you. Nothing screams. Yet the longer you work, the more the space around you begins to feel… wrong.[/p][p]The tension comes from continuing to work when your instincts tell you not to.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]The tension comes from continuing to work when your instincts tell you not to.[/h3][p][/p][p]This demo is an early look at the experience and focuses on:[/p]
  • [p]Hands-on, tactile crafting gameplay[/p]
  • [p]Psychological tension built through atmosphere and sound[/p]
  • [p]A slow, unsettling sense of isolation[/p]
  • [p]No jumpscares — unease comes from routine and observation[/p]
[p]🧸Your feedback during this phase helps shape what Toycrafter becomes.[/p][p][/p][p]▶️ Play the Demo and experience the workshop for yourself. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]If something about the workshop stayed with you, don’t leave alone.[/p][p]💬 Join our Discord to share feedback, theories, and behind-the-scenes updates. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🔒 Lock the door on your way out.[/h3][h3][/h3]