Silk Softworks
@silksoftworks.bsky.social
Hi, I'm Erik! I'm a solo dev making weird videogames like Kainga: Seeds of Civilization and now ShantyTown; a relaxing diorama builder where you craft vibrant, cozy city scenes.
All in a day's work for this little town.
Create your own feels and try out the ShantyTown Demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Create your own feels and try out the ShantyTown Demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
All in a day's work for this little town.
Create your own feels and try out the ShantyTown Demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Create your own feels and try out the ShantyTown Demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
If you have a long trip ahead, chill out with this song.
Now, if you want to play the game and vibe out, you can find ShantyTown on Steam here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Now, if you want to play the game and vibe out, you can find ShantyTown on Steam here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you have a long trip ahead, chill out with this song.
Now, if you want to play the game and vibe out, you can find ShantyTown on Steam here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Now, if you want to play the game and vibe out, you can find ShantyTown on Steam here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
The same view, a different feeling. Check out how time builds new vibes.
Demo out now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Demo out now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The same view, a different feeling. Check out how time builds new vibes.
Demo out now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Demo out now on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
I personally enjoy using the circular bush, but the beauty of ShantyTown is how everyone builds differently.
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I personally enjoy using the circular bush, but the beauty of ShantyTown is how everyone builds differently.
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
What I would trade to drink some hot tea on this dock...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
What I would trade to drink some hot tea on this dock...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
Gentle giant looking over.
Join the vibes and try out the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
Join the vibes and try out the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Gentle giant looking over.
Join the vibes and try out the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
Join the vibes and try out the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
Sometimes you just need to soak it all in.
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sometimes you just need to soak it all in.
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
Soft lights, still waters, endless possibilities.
Build your definition of cozy in the ShantyTown demo on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #Steam
Build your definition of cozy in the ShantyTown demo on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #Steam
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Soft lights, still waters, endless possibilities.
Build your definition of cozy in the ShantyTown demo on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #Steam
Build your definition of cozy in the ShantyTown demo on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #Steam
Night-time vibes at the Marshpipe 🐸
Have you created your own neon-soaked towns in the ShantyTown demo yet?
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gamedemo #LetsPlay #indiedev
Have you created your own neon-soaked towns in the ShantyTown demo yet?
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gamedemo #LetsPlay #indiedev
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Night-time vibes at the Marshpipe 🐸
Have you created your own neon-soaked towns in the ShantyTown demo yet?
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gamedemo #LetsPlay #indiedev
Have you created your own neon-soaked towns in the ShantyTown demo yet?
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gamedemo #LetsPlay #indiedev
Added some big birds to the skies and some locations of my game ShantyTown!
What other animals should I add?
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
What other animals should I add?
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
September 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Added some big birds to the skies and some locations of my game ShantyTown!
What other animals should I add?
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
What other animals should I add?
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
Sunset by the walking advertisement
Just another day in ShantyTown!
Check it out, or build one just like it:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
Just another day in ShantyTown!
Check it out, or build one just like it:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
September 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Sunset by the walking advertisement
Just another day in ShantyTown!
Check it out, or build one just like it:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
Just another day in ShantyTown!
Check it out, or build one just like it:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
New #devlog out!
About how to do level design for creative games, diving into pacing, design and keeping the end goal in mind while designing ShantyTown maps!
Check it out! 👇
youtu.be/_ma_5oarbvI
#gaming #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #solodev
About how to do level design for creative games, diving into pacing, design and keeping the end goal in mind while designing ShantyTown maps!
Check it out! 👇
youtu.be/_ma_5oarbvI
#gaming #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #solodev
August 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New #devlog out!
About how to do level design for creative games, diving into pacing, design and keeping the end goal in mind while designing ShantyTown maps!
Check it out! 👇
youtu.be/_ma_5oarbvI
#gaming #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #solodev
About how to do level design for creative games, diving into pacing, design and keeping the end goal in mind while designing ShantyTown maps!
Check it out! 👇
youtu.be/_ma_5oarbvI
#gaming #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #solodev
Making vertical farms in ShantyTown, just as the sun sets and the neon shines best! 😆
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegames #tinyteams2025 #cozygame #solodev
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegames #tinyteams2025 #cozygame #solodev
August 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Making vertical farms in ShantyTown, just as the sun sets and the neon shines best! 😆
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegames #tinyteams2025 #cozygame #solodev
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegames #tinyteams2025 #cozygame #solodev
Reposted by Silk Softworks
Wednesday is for #cozygames - poof cleaning service, the wide open sky is running out of catfish, hozy, shantytown, and woodo
Wednesday, August 13, 5 pm ET
twitch.tv/lilburgerlive
@zipit-games.bsky.social @tinybuildgames.bsky.social @silksoftworks.bsky.social @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social
Wednesday, August 13, 5 pm ET
twitch.tv/lilburgerlive
@zipit-games.bsky.social @tinybuildgames.bsky.social @silksoftworks.bsky.social @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Wednesday is for #cozygames - poof cleaning service, the wide open sky is running out of catfish, hozy, shantytown, and woodo
Wednesday, August 13, 5 pm ET
twitch.tv/lilburgerlive
@zipit-games.bsky.social @tinybuildgames.bsky.social @silksoftworks.bsky.social @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social
Wednesday, August 13, 5 pm ET
twitch.tv/lilburgerlive
@zipit-games.bsky.social @tinybuildgames.bsky.social @silksoftworks.bsky.social @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social
"Hotpot Casino" location you can build in ShantyTown
Any ideas on how to make it look more like a casino?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev
Any ideas on how to make it look more like a casino?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev
August 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Hotpot Casino" location you can build in ShantyTown
Any ideas on how to make it look more like a casino?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev
Any ideas on how to make it look more like a casino?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev
If making little neighborhoods is your jam, check out this solo-dev indie game! 🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #tinyteams
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #tinyteams
August 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
If making little neighborhoods is your jam, check out this solo-dev indie game! 🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #tinyteams
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #tinyteams
Excited to be one of the lucky to be chosen to participate in Tiny Teams with my game ShantyTown!
Thanks @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social!
Amazing to be amongst such incredible games!
#IndieGames #SoloDev #TinyTeams
Thanks @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social!
Amazing to be amongst such incredible games!
#IndieGames #SoloDev #TinyTeams
August 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Excited to be one of the lucky to be chosen to participate in Tiny Teams with my game ShantyTown!
Thanks @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social!
Amazing to be amongst such incredible games!
#IndieGames #SoloDev #TinyTeams
Thanks @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social!
Amazing to be amongst such incredible games!
#IndieGames #SoloDev #TinyTeams
Life, uh... finds a way!
Sometimes you have to build your neon soaked cafe overhanging off the edge of a floating barge.
How would you have built this neighborhood?
#indiegame #games
Sometimes you have to build your neon soaked cafe overhanging off the edge of a floating barge.
How would you have built this neighborhood?
#indiegame #games
August 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Life, uh... finds a way!
Sometimes you have to build your neon soaked cafe overhanging off the edge of a floating barge.
How would you have built this neighborhood?
#indiegame #games
Sometimes you have to build your neon soaked cafe overhanging off the edge of a floating barge.
How would you have built this neighborhood?
#indiegame #games
Built this neighborhood in a "U" shape, just to see if I could. Looks pretty nice!
Build your own in the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #indiedev
Build your own in the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #indiedev
August 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Built this neighborhood in a "U" shape, just to see if I could. Looks pretty nice!
Build your own in the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #indiedev
Build your own in the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #indiedev
Not sure why this potted plant decided to be airborne! 🪴
#justdeveloperthings 🙄
Just trying to build cozy houses in my game ShantyTown and the plants refuse to stay on the ground! 😶🌫️
#justdeveloperthings 🙄
Just trying to build cozy houses in my game ShantyTown and the plants refuse to stay on the ground! 😶🌫️
July 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not sure why this potted plant decided to be airborne! 🪴
#justdeveloperthings 🙄
Just trying to build cozy houses in my game ShantyTown and the plants refuse to stay on the ground! 😶🌫️
#justdeveloperthings 🙄
Just trying to build cozy houses in my game ShantyTown and the plants refuse to stay on the ground! 😶🌫️
Happy to be a part of the Steam promotion for games made in Germany!
store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-F...
Check it out! 👀
#madeingermany #indiegames #gamesforgedingermany
store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-F...
Check it out! 👀
#madeingermany #indiegames #gamesforgedingermany
July 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Happy to be a part of the Steam promotion for games made in Germany!
store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-F...
Check it out! 👀
#madeingermany #indiegames #gamesforgedingermany
store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-F...
Check it out! 👀
#madeingermany #indiegames #gamesforgedingermany
Hello #PitchYaGame! 👋
ShantyTown is a cozy urban building game where you place objects from a curated list to create a dense diorama.
As you play you discover what the location you're building is!
There's a demo live now!👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
ShantyTown is a cozy urban building game where you place objects from a curated list to create a dense diorama.
As you play you discover what the location you're building is!
There's a demo live now!👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
ShantyTown on Steam
ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama building game where you create colorful, atmospheric and dense urban environments. Visit a variety of locations and use your creativity to assemble a unique, cozy litt...
store.steampowered.com
June 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Hello #PitchYaGame! 👋
ShantyTown is a cozy urban building game where you place objects from a curated list to create a dense diorama.
As you play you discover what the location you're building is!
There's a demo live now!👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
ShantyTown is a cozy urban building game where you place objects from a curated list to create a dense diorama.
As you play you discover what the location you're building is!
There's a demo live now!👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
I made a wobbly map in my cozy urban building game #ShantyTown
It seems I can't help myself but make weird stuff!🤷♂️
What do yo think?
It seems I can't help myself but make weird stuff!🤷♂️
What do yo think?
May 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I made a wobbly map in my cozy urban building game #ShantyTown
It seems I can't help myself but make weird stuff!🤷♂️
What do yo think?
It seems I can't help myself but make weird stuff!🤷♂️
What do yo think?
Made a devlog about creating indie game key art!
Long story short... just hire a professional
What do you think?
youtu.be/5pl_O_rbZDs
Long story short... just hire a professional
What do you think?
youtu.be/5pl_O_rbZDs
Shanty Town - [ Devlog 19 ] - Key Art: The First Impression
YouTube video by Silk Softworks
youtu.be
May 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Made a devlog about creating indie game key art!
Long story short... just hire a professional
What do you think?
youtu.be/5pl_O_rbZDs
Long story short... just hire a professional
What do you think?
youtu.be/5pl_O_rbZDs
I didn't intend this guy to have a face, but it just ended up that way!
May 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I didn't intend this guy to have a face, but it just ended up that way!