Factsheet

• Title: Slumbering Woods
• Genre: Adventure, 2D Exploration
• Platforms: PC, macOS (Steam)
• Developer: Chunky Quail
• Release Date: TBD
• Website: https://www.chunkyquail.com/
• Social Media: YouTube – Chunky Quail, Instagram, Bluesky
• Contact: TBA

Description

Slumbering Woods is a cosy, hand-drawn exploration and crafting adventure set in a world recovering from a long-past climate catastrophe. You play as a travelling herbalist working to restore an isolated village overtaken by rising swamp waters while reconnecting its scattered community. Shape the landscape by growing floating mushroom islands, cultivate plants based on their unique environmental needs, and gather resources to craft tools and materials with the help of the village’s skilled inhabitants.

As you explore, uncover ancient lore, discover forgotten crafting recipes in old books, and unravel the mysteries tied to the village and its surroundings. Customise your own abandoned hut, build relationships with the locals, and make impactful choices that influence the recovering ecosystem. With a flexible day/night cycle, you set the pace—work during the day, socialise in the evening, and track your progress in your journal as you bring the village back to life.

Features

Terrain Morphing

• Grow and remove Mushroom Islands to shape the landscape.

Planting Mechanics

• Each plant has specific requirements: soil type, humidity, and sunlight.
• Plants also have properties such as growth time and special effects (e.g., creating shade, holding moisture).

Crafting

• Collect resources to craft planting materials, constructions, and tools.
• Bring gathered resources to an NPC to craft items for you.
• Discover new recipes through dialogue and exploration.
• Track your recipes in the Journal.

Exploration

• Uncover new plants, resources, and crafting recipes.
• Explore the world’s lore and learn more about NPCs as you delve deeper into the environment.

Make Yourself at Home

• Settle into an abandoned hut and customise it to suit your taste.
• Decorate with trophies and mementos from your travels.

Socialise During Your Time Off

• Spend your day exploring and crafting, and socialize with the locals at night.
• Flexible day/night cycle: the player can move to the next part of the day whenever they feel ready.