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One Solo Developer. One Big Finish: The Game Marketer Helps ShantyTown Reach 100,000+ Steam Wishlists
Solo developer Erik Rempen's cosy diorama builder ShantyTown, developed under Silk Softworks, achieved over 100,000 Steam wishlists with the help of marketing agency The Game Marketer. The comprehensive campaign included strategy, PR, paid media, and creative asset production, leading to 1.5 million Steam page visits and 70,000 demo downloads.
ShantyTown Launches on Steam: Indie Diorama Builder Delivers Cozy Urban Planning
Indie developer SilkSoftworks has launched ShantyTown on Steam, a diorama-building game focused on creating cozy urban environments. The game features 20 locations, including 8 main areas and 12 optional ones, each with unique building sets. ShantyTown offers a relaxing, meditative experience distinct from complex city builders like Cities: Skylines, emphasizing tactile satisfaction and atmospheric audio design.
ShantyTown Launches Today on Steam, Inviting Players to Build Unique, Living Dioramas in Unexpected Spaces
ShantyTown, a diorama-building game developed by Erik Rempen of Silk Softworks and published by Kinephantom, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on intuitive placement and creating dense, living neighborhoods with an adaptive soundtrack by Macroblank. It is available for USD 14.99 with a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
Macroblank Enters Game Soundtracking with ShantyTown: Bridging Vaporwave Music with Interactive Scoring
The upcoming city builder ShantyTown, developed by Erik Rempen, features an innovative soundtrack by vaporwave artist Macroblank that dynamically adapts to player actions. This interactive scoring system uses modular music elements to intensify with player progression, offering a unique and immersive audio experience. ShantyTown is set to launch on April 16, with a demo available on Steam.
ShantyTown Brings Its Calming City-Building to PAX East 2026
ShantyTown, a city-building game developed by Erik Rempen of Silk Softworks and published by Kinephantom Games, will be showcased at PAX East 2026. The game will feature an expanded Creative Mode and controller support, with attendees able to play the full game ahead of its April 16, 2026 release on Steam. The demo has already seen significant success, doubling wishlists and attracting over 30,000 players during Steam Next Fest.
ShantyTown Shows what Cozy is in Steam’s Relaxing Event and Brazil’s Mundo Gamer Showcase
ShantyTown, a diorama-building game from Silk Softworks and published by Kinephantom, will be featured in Steam's Relaxing Event and Brazil's Mundo Gamer Showcase in March 2026. The game, developed by Erik Rempen, is set to launch on April 16, 2026, on PC via Steam, with an updated demo available during the events.