Build a home in the wild and bring a ruined town back to life. Gather, craft, farm and fish through changing seasons, help the missing townsfolk return, and venture into dangerous forests to face powerful bosses in this single-player survival adventure.

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Leaving Early Access: Jan 6, 2027

Note: The last update made by the developers was over 23 months ago. The information and timeline described by the developers here may no longer be up to date.
What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Backwoods Town combines survival, building, farming and exploration. Early Access lets me develop these systems with feedback from the people playing the game. Your reports and suggestions help me identify problems, improve balance and usability, and decide which parts of the game need the most attention.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The full release is scheduled for January 6, 2027. The game is now in its final stage of development, with work focused on final testing, bug fixes, balance and polish before launch.”

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

“For the full release, I am focusing on finishing and polishing the existing experience: progression, settlement tasks, crafting and building content, combat balance, usability, performance and stability. Final testing and player feedback will help guide the remaining adjustments.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The main gameplay systems are already in place: single-player survival, gathering, crafting, base building, farming, fishing, trading, combat and several bosses, with several regions to explore. The game is in the final stage of development. Work is focused on testing, fixing remaining issues and polishing the experience for the full release.”

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

“I plan to gradually increase the price as substantial content and features are added, including for the full release. The timing and size of any price changes will depend on the scope of the updates.”

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

“Players can share suggestions, report bugs and discuss their experience in the Steam Discussions and on the Discord server: . I use this feedback to identify recurring issues, review balance and usability, and help set development priorities. Development news and patch notes will keep players informed about changes.”
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About This Game

Make a home where the forest meets the unknown.

You wake in an unfamiliar forest with no memory of how you got there. In Backwoods Town, a single-player survival adventure, you must find your footing in the wilderness and breathe life into a ruined settlement. A quiet morning tending crops can lead to an expedition into the dark woods.

Build your woodland home

Gather timber and stone, put up your first shelter, and expand it with workshops, storage, furniture and paths. Shape a practical base or a homestead you enjoy coming back to.

Live with the seasons

Grow crops, care for farm animals, cast a fishing line and cook what you gather. Changing seasons and weather make food, warmth and preparation part of everyday life.

Turn resources into possibilities

Craft tools, weapons and equipment, process your harvest, and discover new recipes and blueprints. Progress from work done by hand to powered machines as your workshops grow.

Give the town a new beginning

Find the missing inhabitants, help them with their tasks and rebuild their homes. Returning townsfolk bring trade and services that support your next steps.

Venture beyond the clearing

Explore forests, swamps and other wild places in search of resources and answers. Prepare your gear, fight hostile creatures and challenge bosses for valuable rewards.

Choose your own rhythm

Balance survival, building and exploration, or choose Creative mode to focus on shaping your own woodland retreat.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or later
    • Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.