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Shards of the library
A simulation puzzle game where everyday life and mystery intertwine on a farm as you uncover secrets beyond the books.
Release Date:
To be announced
Developer:
Publisher:
Jeognwon
General / Cinematic | Demo
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Features
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Profile Features Limited 
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We chose Early Access because this game is being developed as part of a graduation portfolio project, and we want to improve its overall quality with the help of player feedback.

The core systems—such as farming, questing, crafting, and exploration—are already implemented and playable. However, we believe the game can be further refined and balanced through community insight.

Early Access allows us to test and improve features in an open and collaborative way. We’re committed to continuing development and updates throughout the Early Access period, focusing on polish and stability as we move forward.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“While the timeline may vary depending on development progress, we expect to stay in Early Access for around 1 to 2 years. This is subject to change.”

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

“We aim to improve the overall game experience and UI based on player feedback. Our focus is on expanding the content and enhancing stability where possible.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version includes core systems and some quests, with basic gameplay loops in place. We plan to continue improving the experience incrementally.”

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

“We currently have no plans to change the price after Early Access, but this may be subject to change in the future.

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

“Bug reports and feedback can be sent via developer email. We actively consider community input as part of our development process.

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About This Game

Game Title: Shards of the Library

Playtime: Approximately 1–2 hours (You can continue playing freely after finishing the main quests)

🧩 Gameplay

Shards of the Library is a story-driven simulation and puzzle game with farming elements and mysterious events that unfold within a strange library.

Players can:

  • Explore a small open-world village with seasonal changes and a day/night cycle

  • Complete 90+ quests involving farming, cooking, potion crafting, and toolmaking

  • Interact with 40+ unique NPCs and engage in systems like music performance, painting, and writing

  • Enter procedurally generated forests and caves

  • Build relationships, discover secrets, and collect artifacts

The game also features fishing, monster encounters, item crafting (70+), farming crops (15+ types), skill learning (50+), and more.
Even after completing the main quests, players can continue enjoying daily farm life at their own pace.

📖 Game Story

One day, the protagonist receives a letter from their grandfather, asking them to take care of his farm while he goes on an unexpected journey.
After arriving and settling into a quiet rural life, the protagonist visits the town library—only to discover that something strange is happening through the books they borrow.
In a world where ordinary life and mystery are intertwined, players will gradually uncover hidden truths.

🛠 Developer's Note

This game is a solo-developed project created as part of a graduation portfolio, using skills learned from CSE360 and CSE412 courses.

It was inspired by titles such as Stardew Valley, Mabinogi, and Princess Maker.
All systems listed above are already implemented and playable.
Future updates may include polish, bug fixes, and small expansions based on player feedback.
We appreciate your understanding as development continues during Early Access.

🎥 Distribution & Streaming Notice

If you share or stream this game, please include the game title or a Steam link in your video description.
Unauthorized redistribution is not supported, and we are not responsible for any issues caused by it.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Use of Generative AI in the Game

Some in-game assets were created with the assistance of generative AI tools.
Specifically, NPC images were initially hand-drawn by the artist and then finalized and colored using AI-based tools.
Additionally, certain 3D objects appearing in the game were created and refined through AI-assisted production.

No AI is used to generate content dynamically during gameplay.
All AI-assisted content was finalized during the development process and complies with standard Steam store requirements regarding copyright, impersonation, and other applicable policies.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game does not contain adult content.
The characters are designed based on mannequins, and when the character is fully undressed, the mannequin texture is applied.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX-460 (4 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A380 (6 GB)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    • Sound Card: TBD
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7600 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core)
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 580 (8 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A580 (8 GB)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: TBD
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