Why Early Access?

“Bob’s Crystals is a quirky puzzle adventure, a unique tower defense-style minigame, and a story full of mysteries, atmospheric environments, and dryly comedic voice-overs—one for each level.

Early Access gives us the opportunity to improve the game with help from players: which levels shine, which frustrate, and what leaves you wanting more?

We also love building with the community. Players are encouraged to share ideas—or even build their own levels—as we work toward more unique challenges”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to release the full version of Bob’s Crystals on September 1st, 2025.

Until then, Early Access gives us a chance to polish the game, expand the level count, and fine-tune the experience with help from the community.

Of course, development won’t stop there — we’ll continue to post updates, refine gameplay and performance, and respond to feedback even after the full release.”

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

“We're releasing Bob's Crystals in Early Access to gather feedback and refine the experience as we go. The current version already offers a rich mix of action-platforming, puzzle-solving, and a bit of tower defense chaos, all wrapped in dry humor. But we’re far from done exploring the game’s potential.

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
We’re aiming to expand and enhance the game based on player feedback and our development roadmap. Some of the areas we’re exploring include:

Additional levels to expand the journey

New puzzle mechanics to increase variety and challenge

Further development of the Marker Crystal Defense minigame, possibly including new enemy types and upgrade options

More voice-over content and dry humor integrated into new stages

Visual and performance polish, as well as ongoing difficulty tuning

We’re working toward a deeper, more polished version of Bob's Crystals, while preserving the quirky charm that makes it unique. However, the scope and timing of future additions may evolve over time.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Bob’s Crystals includes:

- 50 fully playable levels spread across multiple themed zones
- A working version of the Marker Crystal Defense minigame
- A consistent narrative with voice-over intros for every level
- Stable core mechanics with hours of puzzle-platforming gameplay

Players can also create and upload their own levels (after a quick registration), and play creations made by others. A basic ranking and rating system is already in place, so the best community content naturally floats to the top.

While most foundations are solid, some visuals and balancing are still being refined.

All future level updates and additions, both official and community-made, are downloaded automatically. No action needed.”

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

“No, Bob’s Crystals will be priced the same during Early Access and after full release.

We want the game to be accessible to everyone at a fair, consistent price, no early bird tricks, no premium launch markup. Bob wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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

“We actively listen to player feedback via the Steam forums and plan to expand our communication channels as the community grows.

Community members can:

- Suggest improvements to level design, puzzles, and overall balance
- Submit their own custom levels (after registration)
- Play and rate levels made by other players
- Report bugs and share creative ideas

We’ll post regular development updates, highlight standout community creations, and shape Bob’s Crystals together with the people who play it.”