ShantyTown (2026)

- Developer
- Erik Rempen
- Publisher
- Kinephantom Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 415 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam

The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A gentle, low-pressure sandbox where you build and manage a small shantytown at your own pace.
casualrelaxingsimulationcozylow-stakessandboxbuilding
What players say
Players praise ShantyTown as a cozy builder that balances guided puzzles with freeform creativity. Many wish the campaign were longer and request more challenge maps. A few note clunky controls and minor camera bugs, but overall it is described as a relaxing and satisfying experience.
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