Why Early Access?

“Stash Grabber is a first-person physics platformer, and most of the work left is tuning how it feels to move and how the hazards play off each other. We'd rather do that with players than guess at it on our own.

We most want feedback on the level and hazard design, the difficulty curve, medal times and leaderboard balance, and which new mechanics are worth keeping. We'll release new levels and mechanics during Early Access, watch how people route through them, and change what isn't working.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Probably 9 to 12 months. If the editor and Workshop need more work than expected, or players ask for bigger features, we'll stay in Early Access longer instead of cutting things to hit a date.”

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

“1.0 should have a lot more in it than the current build. Our plans right now, which may change depending on feedback:

- More level sets, each built around new ideas.
- New hazards and mechanics. We're currently testing teleporters, crushers, ice, sticky floors, glass floors, fan zones and breakable panels. The ones people like will stay.
- More editor tools, based on what players build with the current ones. Good community ideas may end up in the main game.
- Challenge modes and mutators.
- Rebalanced medal times, leaderboards and difficulty, using player data and feedback.
- Cosmetics, more customisation, and a visual and audio pass.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is playable. There are 72 levels across 8 jobs, with the full movement and throwing system, hazards and security, Steam leaderboards and medal times, and a level editor with Steam Workshop support.

We'll update this section as new content goes in.”

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

“The price will stay the same when the game leaves Early Access. Everything we add before 1.0 is included at no extra cost.”

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

“Post feedback, bug reports and suggestions in the Steam Discussions. We read them and reply there, and you can also find us on Discord.

Workshop levels count as feedback too. If players keep building a certain kind of level, that tells us what to add next. Leaderboard data and medal times will feed into balance changes, along with what people tell us. If a hazard feels unfair or a level drags, say so.”