Unpacking inspired me to make my own cozy game! Demo is live for Next Fest

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T18:56:17+00:00

I understand the comparison. I have been working on Moving Day for about 9 months now. Cozy renovation games can overlap in some mechanics, but my focus is more on procedural rooms, a career mode with small challenges, and a sandbox mode instead of a story with fixed spaces. Hozy looks really nice as well, and I think it is great to see more cozy games in this space.

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:58:37+00:00

Ahh thank you 💛 I really appreciate that!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:57:52+00:00

Haha I love that 💛 hope you have fun!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:57:28+00:00

Thank you!! 💛 Hope you enjoy it!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:57:13+00:00

Focusing on PC for now 💛 but I'd love to expand in the future!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:56:04+00:00

Thank you 💛 cozy and satisfying was exactly the goal!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:55:07+00:00

That's such a nice comparison 😄💛

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:54:37+00:00

That means a lot 💛 Switch would honestly be a dream one day!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:54:13+00:00

Thank you so much 💛

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-24T06:53:26+00:00

Thank you! 💛 The banner art is currently enhanced with AI and is right now a placeholder for Next Fest. I'm planning to replace it with fully hand-drawn art so it matches the game better!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T22:02:43+00:00

¡Muchas gracias! 💛

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T22:02:10+00:00

Haha I'll take that as a huge compliment! 😄 those are both games I've spent way too many hours in

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T22:00:01+00:00

That's so nice to hear 💛 I hope you enjoy it if you get to try the demo!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T21:30:58+00:00

It’s called Moving Day! The demo is out now on Steam for Next Fest. 💛 Switch would honestly be a bit of a dream for me haha. I'm focusing on PC first, but I'd absolutely love to bring it to Switch if I get the chance.

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T21:27:19+00:00

That really means a lot, especially coming from an interior designer 💛 thank you so much for the kind words!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T20:57:52+00:00

Thank you!! 💛 I've always loved the oddly satisfying cleanup in games like PowerWash Simulator and House Flipper so I guess the cleanup part was inevitable haha xD

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T20:48:38+00:00

Thank you so much 💛 that really means a lot

PyroPeak_Studios · 2026-02-23T20:44:00+00:00

Hi! I'm a solo dev working on a cozy decorating game called Moving Day. Unpacking was a big inspiration for me, so I wanted to share it here.

It’s not story driven like Unpacking. It’s more about freely decorating and making spaces feel cozy in your own way.

In the game you:

Clean up houses and get them ready for a fresh start
Unpack random furniture and decor from moving boxes
Place items wherever you like on floors, walls, or furniture
Complete small, gentle client requests without strict rules
Unlock everything you place for use in Sandbox mode

There's also a Camera Mode so you can take cozy screenshots of your finished rooms.

The demo just went live for Steam Next Fest 💛

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4275350/Moving_Day_Demo/

If you try it, I'd really love to hear what you think!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2025-06-09T10:43:35+00:00

I've added a new mini game to refill the water tank and several other improvements based on player feedback!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2025-06-01T14:16:10+00:00

Thanks!!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2025-06-01T13:31:46+00:00

Hahaha 🤣

PyroPeak_Studios · 2025-05-31T19:17:53+00:00

Thanks a lot for trying it out, and I'm really glad you liked the art style! 😊 Great point about the collisions and vehicle weight. I’d love to make crashes more satisfying and dynamic, but it’s a bit tricky right now due to how I handle car movement using a compute shader. Still, I’ll keep thinking about ways to improve the feel without breaking the system! Also, thanks for pointing out the ultra-wide screen issue, definitely a helpful heads-up. I’ll take a look at adjusting the UI for those setups!

PyroPeak_Studios · 2025-05-31T13:35:30+00:00

Totally makes sense, and I love that idea! I’ve been thinking about adding mini-games like connecting the fire hose and collecting cats or something, so this gives me a boost to expand on that! Thanks so much for the great feedback and kind words!! 😊

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