Build and share worlds, design rideable roller-coasters, or try out user created game modes and tools in this block-based VR sandbox.
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Positive (23 reviews) - 82% of the 23 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date: 11 Apr, 2016

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The core components of Chunks are implemented and playable, but we'll need your feedback to make the game as intuitive and polished as possible. We also hope to foster a compelling library of user created tools and game modes, for which we'll need to make sure content creators have access to all the facilities they need.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Around 2-4 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Our main goal for early access is to ensure the game is optimized and polished for the release of the full version, while fixing any critical bugs encountered by players. We'll also ensure that the custom plugin system supports the creation of a wide range of experiences.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version of the game is fully playable, but may be unpolished or unoptimized in places.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“There are currently no plans to alter the pricing when the game leaves Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“In addition to fixing reported bugs, we'll welcome any feedback and ideas. We'll also encourage the community to create custom plugins for the Workshop, such as game modes and sandbox tools.”
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4 July

v0.2 Alpha 59

Plugin Changes
  • Plugin script projects now automatically include a reference to Newtonsoft.Json.
  • Implemented an obsolete symbol substitution system, to keep old scripts functioning as the API changes.
  • Added the basics of a way to display custom controls on a wand's track pad.
  • Added a "wrap" boolean json property to Text controls.
  • Added Component.OnLateUpdate() virtual method.
  • Added more customizability to ToolTip.

Bug Fixes
  • Changes to the world are now displayed on the same frame as blocks are added / removed.
  • Fixed odd behaviour with snapped menu panels.
  • Fixed possible NullReferenceException when fetching block types in chunk generators.
  • Fixed controllers not appearing if a custom model is used with invalid indices.
  • Fixed some control types still being rendered when disabled.
  • Raycasts against AABBPhysics will detect a hit if the ray starts inside the bounds of the object.

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10 June

v0.2 Alpha 58

Features / Changes
  • Added visual feedback to show when a wand tool is added / removed as a favourite to / from a wand.
  • Now using an arc for the teleport tool rather than a straight line.
  • Scroll wheel now toggles on the Vive controller when pointing at a menu panel.
  • Performance increase when accessing components in entities.
  • Huge improvement in performance when raycasting along long distances.
  • Improved performance when raycasting against menu controls.
  • Terrain generator tweaks.

Plugin Changes
  • Custom gamemodes can now override GameMode.OnShouldGenerateChunk(x, z).
  • Can now use null for Block parameters to refer to an empty block.
  • Added a LineMaterial.IsAdditive bool, which defaults to true.
  • Added a tag system for resources, now used in the example world generator plugin so that blocks from multiple tileset plugins can be accessed at once without them needing to override each other.
  • Resource system internal redesign, support for custom resource types incoming.
  • New overloads for ModelGenerator.AddBox to make it easier to texture each face separately.
  • Renamed wand button state properties to avoid ambiguity.
  • Added Wand.IsVisible boolean, can set to false to hide a wand.
  • Added events for Holder.Held and Holder.Released.

Bug Fixes
  • Fixed support for most forms of custom controller model.
  • Fixed some false positives in the script assembly sandboxing preprocessor.
  • Fixed a gamemode staying selected for a world when the related plugin is disabled.
  • Fixed pointer line vertices not being cleared correctly.
  • Fixed sun being invisible.

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About This Game

Chunks is a block-based sandbox game built for virtual reality.

Build cities and monuments while you're the size of a giant, then shrink yourself to walk inside your creations. Weave elaborate and hair-raising rideable roller-coasters around your world, or tear it apart with a bomb cannon. Share your constructions on the Workshop and download custom tools and game modes for endless fun in an infinite world.

You must own a HTC Vive to play this game.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 7+
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 970
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a HTC Vive
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 7+
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 970
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a HTC Vive
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Overall:
Positive (23 reviews)
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jab
( 0.7 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 6 August
I'm disappointed that this hasn't received more attention. It's a really solid sandbox game with a lot of promise. Creating roller coasters in VR is a really cool experience. Hopefully they keep building on what they have.
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caidicus
( 1.1 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 26 July
While the game itself is rather neat, there is almost no community activity following the game. The developers, the guys behind Rust, obviously have their hands busy with Rust, so they're not very active on this title. Updates have been slow and minor, and replies on the forums are pretty much non-existent.

I think there is great potential for this game, and it IS a lot of fun already, if you're ok with the extremely limited nature of placing coloured blocks and riding rollercoasters, you should buy this.

If you're expecting a lot more development with new block types, new mechanics, perhaps connecters to make different contraptions, I would say wait wait wait. It isn't clear if this title is going to become much more than it is right now, as it currently feels really empty and dead.

I don't recommend this game in its current state, simply due to the almost complete lack of community.

There are a couple members making stuff in the workshop, but I think even they are like "What's going on with this game?" right now,

So, take "recommended" review with caution, I was strongly debating giving it a not-recommended review, for the reasons mentioned above.
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Shack Buchanan
( 2.2 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 9 July
This isn't really a Minecraft clone at all, it's a play-with-legos-on-the-floor simulator. So far I'm loving it for the plugin interface, scripting your own building tools and creatures is very approachable. Highly recommended if you're a modder or builder type.
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vxxdeadpoolxxv
( 7.4 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 24 June
I believe the only other review I've written for ANY game was for Vainshing Realms for VIVE which I absolutely love. This game prompted me to write another. I've spent over 5 hours in the first night alone.. just building roller coasters and riding them. The Devs got everything right so far and this game at full price is easily worth the money. I'm looking forward to seeing more variations on the block types and more content being added. If they continue to support this title, they've got my support for future titles. Great job so far devs! Keep up the good work!
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KickyMcAssington
( 0.4 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 23 June
I'm a bit worried about this one, it's been in early access for 2 months now and the steam page estimated "“Around 2-4 months.”" for early access. The game has hardly been patched at all since then and it's still very much just the framework of a game. There still aren't any tools for custom content similar to garry's mod.

Theres still time for this game to become great but with so few patches I'm just worried it's been abandoned.
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Sidrenwada
( 1.0 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 14 June
Great game!
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Haggler87
( 0.6 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 28 May
I enjoyed making a toy rollercoaster and riding in it. It made me laugh out loud and felt like a kid again (Not for those motion sickness prone)

For that I give this a positive review. I would recommend checking it out if it was closer to $10 though. It is a little pricey for what content is there at this time.
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Fireheart
( 6.1 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 19 May
Holy ♥♥♥♥ the sense of scale. Beautiful. Absolute must have. The building is really intuitive, though menu navigation can be tricky at first. Once you figure out the controls, which are labled if you turn the Vmotes to the side, it's really easy to teleport and start building. It might take a good 20 minutes until you get fluent with it though. The rollercoaster implementation is amazing as well. You need be careful though or you're not going to have a good time. Building of the tracks is easy and works great with the controllers in that you can twist the Vmote to twist the track, and tilt to tilt etc. Just don't make one that will make you sick when you ride it. This game exceeded expectations. It's been my favorite room scale experience so far and has given me the sense of scale no other game has done yet. Highly recommend.
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ITJunky
( 3.3 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 14 May
This review is for the v0.2 Alpha 47 version.

The 0.2 Alpha! For such an early version of a game it is amazing compared to much of the VR dreck currently available, sure it's not perfect and doesn't have a lot of content yet but I thought it was worth the price for the amount of fun I've had playing and letting friends & family ride the coasters I've created.

The only real issue I had was I don't have a lot of space available so building can be challenging but once you get the hang of teleporting and changing your scale it gets easier.
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STUART
( 1.7 hrs on record )
Early Access Review
Posted: 13 May
Chunks is amazing - the roller coaster tool alone makes the game worth it. Combined with the ability to explore Minecraft-style environments at giant scale, then cozy up into a cave at 1:1, this is basically everything I've ever wanted from VR.

Also, if you're into experiments in VR interface design, Chunks' panel system has innovations left and right.
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Most Helpful Reviews  In the past 30 days
4 of 4 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
1.1 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 26 July
While the game itself is rather neat, there is almost no community activity following the game. The developers, the guys behind Rust, obviously have their hands busy with Rust, so they're not very active on this title. Updates have been slow and minor, and replies on the forums are pretty much non-existent.

I think there is great potential for this game, and it IS a lot of fun already, if you're ok with the extremely limited nature of placing coloured blocks and riding rollercoasters, you should buy this.

If you're expecting a lot more development with new block types, new mechanics, perhaps connecters to make different contraptions, I would say wait wait wait. It isn't clear if this title is going to become much more than it is right now, as it currently feels really empty and dead.

I don't recommend this game in its current state, simply due to the almost complete lack of community.

There are a couple members making stuff in the workshop, but I think even they are like "What's going on with this game?" right now,

So, take "recommended" review with caution, I was strongly debating giving it a not-recommended review, for the reasons mentioned above.
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Most Helpful Reviews  Overall
20 of 24 people (83%) found this review helpful
29 people found this review funny
Recommended
3.1 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 28 April
So I decided to try out the rollercoaster feature right away because even though I love building, I've been building for the past 6 years with previous voxel sandboxes. The placement of track is really freaking intuitive and fun so I went all out and finally make a cart and gave it a whirl. At first it was awesome, but then the curves I made got to me and I had to forfeit my dinner and lay on the ground for 10 minutes just to recalibrate my sense of direction. Karma finally caught up with me. After 15 years of torturing peeps in Rollercoaster Tycoon, I now know the misery that those countless victims experienced while riding my constructions of pure evil.

10/10 would vomit and lay on the ground with horrible vertigo again.

Looked neat though. The game, not the bucket of sick and spinning room. I found out the hard way why it's called "Chunks", cause I blew them. Gotta go easy on the VR.
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22 of 31 people (71%) found this review helpful
Not Recommended
0.4 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 23 June
I'm a bit worried about this one, it's been in early access for 2 months now and the steam page estimated "“Around 2-4 months.”" for early access. The game has hardly been patched at all since then and it's still very much just the framework of a game. There still aren't any tools for custom content similar to garry's mod.

Theres still time for this game to become great but with so few patches I'm just worried it's been abandoned.
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23 of 33 people (70%) found this review helpful
4 people found this review funny
Recommended
0.8 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 11 April
Chunks is fun to mess around with as is, but the true potential lies in what sort of cool stuff makes its way to the workshop. Garry and co are no strangers to what the community can create (see Garry's Mod), hopefully Chunks sees a similar level of support. Given that Chunks is still in early access it's expected that we will also see official developer created content added as well.

If you want to see what the game is like at release here's some footage. Just keep in mind that when using VR you may become sensitive to motion when riding in a coaster, going forward I'll probably make sure I'm seated for it. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFp6l-RM1mc
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6 of 8 people (75%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
4.2 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 14 April
I've been waiting for this game ever since I first found out about ViveCraft (former name). The wait was well worth it! I spent what felt like a few minutes building an insane rollercoaster which ended up taking 2 hours. I can't wait for new features and community plugins. There are so many possibilities!

The minecraft like textures don't bother me much and I love how easy it is to build things as you are free to scale from 1:1 to 1:64 very easily. Really looking forward to future updates.
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8 of 12 people (67%) found this review helpful
Recommended
5.1 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 12 April
Incredibly fun. Whether you're building a castle or a rollercoaster (and then riding it!).

I am having performance issues at times but reducing the loaded chunks mostly took care of this.

The UI is a little bit clunky, but thankfully you can rearrange it. I'm sure this will improve in the near future.

The moddability is already there, so people can expect a fair ammount of additional content. Can't wait to see what people are coming up with!

Already feel like I've gotten my money's worth with this!
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7 of 11 people (64%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
2.1 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 12 April
Already fun, even with minimal content.
Insane potential with Steam Workshop!
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3 of 4 people (75%) found this review helpful
Recommended
6.1 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 19 May
Holy ♥♥♥♥ the sense of scale. Beautiful. Absolute must have. The building is really intuitive, though menu navigation can be tricky at first. Once you figure out the controls, which are labled if you turn the Vmotes to the side, it's really easy to teleport and start building. It might take a good 20 minutes until you get fluent with it though. The rollercoaster implementation is amazing as well. You need be careful though or you're not going to have a good time. Building of the tracks is easy and works great with the controllers in that you can twist the Vmote to twist the track, and tilt to tilt etc. Just don't make one that will make you sick when you ride it. This game exceeded expectations. It's been my favorite room scale experience so far and has given me the sense of scale no other game has done yet. Highly recommend.
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8 of 14 people (57%) found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
Recommended
0.1 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 21 April
1. Starts Video
2. Sees Facepunch Logo
3. Stops Video And Invests Immediately
4. 'Nuff Said


4.5. No But Seriously These Guys Are Behind So Much Of The Good Things In Garry's Mod, What's To Come Is Unthinkable.

*A Note To Garry's Mod Dev: PLSMAKEGMODVRWILLBUYOKTHANKSBYE.
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2 of 3 people (67%) found this review helpful
Recommended
3.3 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Posted: 14 May
This review is for the v0.2 Alpha 47 version.

The 0.2 Alpha! For such an early version of a game it is amazing compared to much of the VR dreck currently available, sure it's not perfect and doesn't have a lot of content yet but I thought it was worth the price for the amount of fun I've had playing and letting friends & family ride the coasters I've created.

The only real issue I had was I don't have a lot of space available so building can be challenging but once you get the hang of teleporting and changing your scale it gets easier.
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