Why Early Access?

“Towerfolk offers a city-building experience that can grow stronger with player feedback. Core gameplay systems—such as resource gathering, construction, caravan management, and defending against thieves are already functional. However, we need community insights to make the game more balanced, smoother, and highly replayable.
Early Access allows us to expand content gradually and shape the game based on real player behavior.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I don't want to give a precise timeframe, but I estimate that the development process may be completed within approximately 4–5 months. The pace of development will depend on community feedback, the scope of the systems we plan to add, and the balancing needs of the game. I plan to move Towerfolk to full release once it feels stable and complete.”

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

“We plan to offer a broader range of content in the full release. Our goals include:

Expanding building variety and adding new production chains.

Bringing optimization to its highest level.

Adding new game modes.

Introducing more detailed mechanics affecting villagers’ behavior, population systems, and village development.

Making rival factions more complex, including sending assassins or scouts and acting more realistically and effectively.

The full release aims to be a deeper, more balanced, and more replayable version of Towerfolk.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes:

A resource gathering system and core building mechanics,

Rival interactions and trading with other villages,

A fundamental economic loop that supports village progression,

Features such as theft, caravan interactions, and royal announcements,

A stable user interface, core control scheme, and overall optimization.

This version is fully playable and provides a complete experience on its own; however, as development continues, some systems will be expanded and improved over time.”

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

“As I add new content and features over time, there is a chance that the price may increase slightly for the full release, but this is not certain.”

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

“Community feedback is extremely valuable to me and to the development of Towerfolk. For that reason:

I plan to actively read and consider suggestions on the Steam discussion forums,

I plan to release balance patches and small content updates based on player feedback,

I intend to prioritize suggested building types, difficulty options, and quality-of-life improvements according to community input.

My goal is to shape the game into a city-building experience that evolves together with the community’s wishes.”