Why Early Access?

“Tradie Tapper is launching in Early Access to involve the community in shaping its direction. We're looking for feedback to help refine core systems such as gear, rebirth modifiers, leaderboards, and skill trees.

Player input will guide balancing, tradie mechanics, and event designs while we continue improving the UI and expanding late-game content.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We're aiming to keep Tradie Tapper in Early Access for approximately 6–12 months, though this may change depending on development progress and community feedback. This period gives us time to expand core systems, fine-tune features like mutators, and polish the overall experience.

We’re focused on making meaningful updates during this phase, but no fixed timeline is guaranteed.”

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

“We plan to expand Tradie Tapper with new features and polish based on player feedback. Our current development goals include:

Additional skill tree tabs and deeper node paths

A larger tradie roster and more high-level job site zones

New rebirth modifiers and randomized mutator combos

Seasonal events, timed challenges, and optional cosmetic skins

Full Steam achievement integration and leaderboard enhancements

UI/UX improvements, better tutorials, and accessibility tweaks

We're also considering standalone mobile versions for Android and iOS, which would operate independently from the Steam release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the full tap-to-earn gameplay loop, tradie hiring, gear drops, upgrades, buffs, rebirth contracts, and a functioning leaderboard system. Players can progress through over 20 unique job site backgrounds, with randomized gear modifiers and early skill tree integration already in place.

Core features are stable, but balancing, UI polish, and feature refinement are still in active development. Some systems may change based on community feedback.

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

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

No. Tradie Tapper will remain free to play during and after Early Access on Steam. The current Steam version does not include any in-game purchases.

Our focus is on providing a complete and accessible gameplay experience without requiring payment.”

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

“Tradie Tapper is developed by a solo indie developer, and community feedback will be essential throughout Early Access. Players are encouraged to share suggestions, report bugs, and help shape the direction of features like skill trees, rebirth modifiers, events, and tradie balance.

We'll monitor discussions on the Steam forums and our official channels, and plan to release regular updates based on what the community wants most.
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