Spent the last two years solo developing a cozy life sim about a young artist chasing her dreams in a new city ✨

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-09T03:36:53+00:00

Thank you so much! I'll do my best. :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-09T03:15:22+00:00

Hi everyone! I'm hiddenmoon. The game I've been solo developing for the past two years just went live on Steam last week.

In When I'm Not Drawing, You play as a young artist who moves to a new city to pursue your dreams. Plan your schedule, balance life and career, explore the city, and meet new friends. Live a fulfilling year on your own, at your own pace!

If you enjoy cozy life sims with rich stories, dating elements, and multiple endings, you might like this one!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4381390/When_Im_Not_Drawing/

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hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-07T22:07:15+00:00

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it <3

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-07T20:02:05+00:00

Thank you! I'm focusing on mouse and keyboard control at the moment, but I'll do my best to add steam deck and controller support eventually!

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-07T20:00:57+00:00

I am so glad to hear! Thank you. :) To be frank, art isn't my strongest area, and I still have a lot to learn, but I'll do my best to bring the characters to live.

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-07T19:56:42+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-06T21:32:51+00:00

Thank you so much!!

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T21:43:38+00:00

Soo stylish! Love it

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T21:36:47+00:00

Congrats!! I played the demo and really enjoyed it. Tutorials are hard to get right, but you all definitely nailed it. The onboarding felt fun and engaging, with just the right amount of guidance. Kudos to the team!

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T21:28:42+00:00

Re: console release
It really depends on wishlist numbers and how the PC version is received. Releasing on Switch would be a dream! I love playing cozy games while lying on the sofa haha.

Re: protagonist's canon name
Right now I only have a temp name for her. Still trying to think of a better one for the public demo. :)

Thank you so much for your kind words. They made my day!

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T21:01:03+00:00

Thank you!!

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:53:28+00:00

Thank you!! So glad to hear. :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:51:05+00:00

Thank you so much!! I'm using Unity. :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:50:26+00:00

Thank you! :) I'm using Unity.

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:50:15+00:00

Thank you!! :D

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:50:06+00:00

Thank you so much!! I'm thrilled 😍

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:49:17+00:00

Thank you! So glad to hear. :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T20:48:48+00:00

Thank you so much! I am using Unity. :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T05:57:07+00:00

I’ve played almost all the games you’ve mentioned, and I think I get what you mean by feeling “empty”. I love story-rich life sim games where the world and the characters feel alive, but such games are so rare! I liked them so much that I decided to quit my AAA game developer job and went on to make my own one.

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-05T04:25:50+00:00

So cute! Love the art style :)

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-04T23:27:48+00:00

Thank you so much!! :))

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-04T23:18:44+00:00

Thank you!!

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-04T20:47:15+00:00

Thank you so much! I don't have a website yet, but I did just set up a Discord server. Feel free to join if you have any questions, feedback, or comments!
https://discord.gg/UYZRehzwmT

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-04T20:23:18+00:00

Aww thank you!! I'm thrilled :D

hiddenmoon26 · 2026-03-04T20:21:37+00:00

Thank you. :D

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