Welcome to a reimagination of Teodor Chirvasiu's terrifying tale, about things not so fairy-tale-like... You will survive countless cold nights in Snow Town, a place where no one will look at you twice.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We looked at other developers releasing their games in Early Access and decided that this was the ideal way to develop for us. Early access will help us adjust the game and add content to it in accordance with the wishes of the players (within reason).”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We don't want to set specific deadlines, and we will work at the pace that we consider optimal for us and for our players, but we hope that the version 1.0.0 will be complete by Winter 2026”

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

“The final version will have to be radically different from what we have now, largely due to early access. By release there will be a more variety of endings, as well as more NPCs in the game world.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At the moment, all the features of the game described in the “About this game” section.”

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

“The price will gradually increase in parallel with how new content will be added to it.”

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

“We listen to the feedback and suggestions of all players (especially those who are sitting on our Discord server), and really serious ideas have a chance to get into one of the many upcoming updates.”
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About This Game

Beneath the Cardboard: Be Happy is a full-fledged remake of Beneath the Cardboard, a game created by Teodor Chirvasiu (PrivateTed), released over 10 years ago. The game has been rebuilt from the ground up and elevated to a standalone title, without losing the spirit of the original. If you're a longtime fan like us, you'll see the myths of the past come to life before your eyes. If you're a brand new player, you might be drawn to the storyline of a lonely child nicknamed Everlost, beginning on a clear midnight in a town seemingly full of indifferent snowmen!

Try to find happiness in the flood of melancholy.

Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of hopelessness, a harsh survival instead of a normal life. The wind grows colder, the night grows darker. The passersby don't getting more kind, and the only one who can help you is yourself.

A new melancholic and somber ambient soundtrack by kimarsen. will help you immerse yourself in the game's world.

Scavenge for leftover food in trash cans, burn boxes to keep warm, and be more alert at night.

The Child and the Big City

The city, compared to the original game, has become noticeably larger, and its content is sure to pique your curiosity.

Forgotten Dreams Take Form

What had become a myth in the community has taken shape in the remake, along with completely new ideas. Meet distinctive characters, utilize new abilities, and survive dangerous nights with friends (or strangers) in co-op mode.

Surviving frostbite is better together.

We've added a Co-op Mode to the game, which is currently in an unstable state. Despite this, you can still have your share of fun, for example, chasing your friend with a burning box.

Be careful at night.

The darkness can conceal threats more terrible than Frost itself. Be careful and tread carefully.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 x64
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 550 (2 GB)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • VR Support: Not Yet.
    • Additional Notes: Vulkan may perform better than DirectX 12
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 x64
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1050 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • VR Support: Not Yet.
    • Additional Notes: Vulkan may perform better than DirectX 12
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Whichever you want x64
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 550 (2 GB)
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • VR Support: Not yet.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Whichever you want x64
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1050 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • VR Support: Not yet.

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