The village restoration progress - before and after. Which look do you prefer? #CozyGamer #IndieGamedev #mushrooms

Testing improved jumping. I made the targeting more precise (0:8 - 0:12), and also experimented with jumping over gaps. It's essential to make mushrooms more useful in puzzles. Not sure about jumping between land areas. Would you expect to be able to jump between these islands? youtu.be/yHLk-6K6MFs

Jump test

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this whole online ID verification push stuff is turning me into a weird crank at rapid speed because I've never seen such an unpopular policy forced through with such speed in so many countries simultaneously with basically zero real consent from any population, just pure elite collusion

Another year, another awesome @qldgamesfestival.bsky.social ! Already wishlisted my faves and wrote about them on BabyGamer! 💜

Queensland Games Festival 2026

a free, public exhibition of locally made games

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In case you couldn't make it to @qldgamesfestival.bsky.social like me there's a Steam Event featuring all the games as well as past years' selections! 👀 store.steampowered.com/curator/4563... #indiegames #gamedev

Queensland Games Festival 2026

Celebrating games and developers from Queensland, Australia

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We’re heading to @qldgamesfestival.bsky.social this Saturday with Slumbering Woods! Grow mushrooms, explore the swamp and say hello if you’re there. #indiegames #australiangames

Happy to finally share that Slumbering Woods received a Games Grant from Screen Queensland! For our small team, this means we can focus on finishing the game without having to look for additional funding. Thanks to Screen Queensland for the support, and to everyone who's been following the project.

Screen Queensland announces recipients of latest Games Grants funding | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games

Screen Queensland has announced the recipients of new Games Grants funding, with developers receiving up to $200,000 per project.

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As we work on the next location for Slumbering Woods, we went on a reference-gathering adventure to Gero, Japan’s unexpectedly frog-themed onsen town! #indiegamedev #frogs #onsen #japan

BitSummit Kyoto (May 23–24). We’ll be at the Screen Australia booth as part of the Australian games showcase. Try Slumbering Woods if you’re there. BitSummit京都 5/23–24。Screen Australiaブースのオーストラリアゲーム展示で参加。『Slumbering Woods』試遊できます。 #BitSummit #IndieGame #GameDev #AustralianGames

Slumbering Woods, the new project from Australian developer Chunky Quail, features a world shaped by mysterious fungal forests, cosy exploration, and cultivation mechanics capable... Check out more on our portal by visiting watermelo.com.br/blog/slumber... 📸 Reproduction @chunkyquail.com

Slumbering Woods brings mushroom planting exploration to its first public showcase at BitSummit 2026

A world shaped by mysterious fungal forests, cosy exploration, and gameplay mechanics centered around transforming the e

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Happy to see Slumbering Woods featured in this @screenhub.bsky.social article alongside other awesome indie games from Australia and New Zealand. #indiegames #australiangames www.screenhub.com.au/news/feature...

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There's plenty of exciting new Australian and New Zealand-made games on the way, with the recent ANZ Indiefest highlighting a handful to watch.

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Testing Slumbering Woods with the new Steam Controller! Later tonight - Hollow Knight: Silksong to test controller’s durability. 😅 #indiegamedev #indiegame #steam

Content creator? 🎥 There's still time to request a game key for Schrodinger's Cat Burglar! ⤵️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

'Management In Space' will have a new trailer and possibly some new footage showing during the 2026 ANZ Indie Showcase, starting *TOMORROW*~! Fortunate to be joining so many other fantastic AUS and NZ indie games, thanks to @theindiebrew.com.au☆ ^^ #anzindiefest #indiedev #indiegame

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Slumbering Woods is participating in the 2026 ANZ Indie Showcase alongside so many incredible indie games from Australia and NZ! Tune in on Steam and YouTube and don't forget to play the demo! Thanks to @theindiebrew.com.au for organising and hosting the event. #anzindiefest #indiegames #anzgames

That feeling when a creator you admire plays yor game. 🤩 Thanks @adamcyounis.bsky.social for stopping by and playing.

We had a great time at ALT:Games over the weekend. It was a pleasure to be part of the event and share our progress. We’re also happy to see Slumbering Woods mentioned in an article about the event by a journalist we’ve followed for a while. #ALTGAMES #indiegames

Leah J. Williams@legenette.bsky.social · 4mo ago

ALT: Games 2026 ruled, I'm glad I made time after missing out last year. What a good vibe.

We’re bringing Slumbering Woods to ALT:Games Sydney this weekend. It’s a calm little game about planting mushrooms and quietly changing the world. #ALTGAMES #PowerhouseMuseum #AustralianGames #IndieGames

I'll be showing #ManagementInSpace at #ALTGAMES 2026! If you're around, come visit! If you're not, go wishlist my game instead! In fact do that anyway~ ;D 18-19 April @ PHIVE, Parramatta Town Hall #PowerHouseMuseum #AustralianGames #IndieGame

🃏Wyrmspace Tactics will be at ALT: GAMES 2026 🎮 If you're around come say hi and check out what we've been scheming! Here's a sneak peak at some of our new security features 🤖 #ALTGAMES #PowerhouseMuseum #AustralianGames

The amazing folks at @ladiesgamers.bsky.social ventured into the depths of Slumbering Woods and wrote a wonderful piece about the experience. 🥰 #IndieGames #AdventureGame

LadiesGamers.com@ladiesgamers.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The demo of Slumbering Woods took me on a mysterious and imaginative journey. I met unique local residents and explored a really cool environment. @chunkyquail.com #SlumberingWoods #steam #demo wp.me/p70tPw-rKV

Our game will be at ALT:GAMES in Sydney on 18–19 April! Come and say hi to the devs! #IndieGames #ALTGAMES #AustralianGames #PowerhouseMuseum

Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA)@igea.bsky.social · 5mo ago

ALT: GAMES is returning in 2026! After a stellar first year in 2025, the annual 2-day celebration of games returns on the 18th - 19th of April. ALT:GAMES will feature industry talks from local and international talent and a showcase of playable games. https://powerhouse.com.au/program/alt-games

Just some unofficial Kreeta lore & bug catching. 🧚🏻‍♀️ @chunkyquail.com @birdmagician.com #smallstream #smallstreamersupport #slumberingwoods #twitchaffiliate #cozygame

Check out the line up for ALT GAMES April 18-19 in Sydney!! We have Shuhei Yoshida, Alanah Pearce and Billy Basso as our keynote speakers!!! Come 👍 powerhouse.com.au/program/alt-...

Compliments from the streamers! www.twitch.tv/novitrinkspr... Thanks @novitrinkspring.bsky.social

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@novitrinkspring.bsky.social playing Slumbering Woods demo! Come and watch! #CozyGames #indieGames #Twitch #SlumberingWoods

novitrinkspring.bsky.social@novitrinkspring.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hey Silly Goose! Come hang out while we check out the new demo for Slumbering Woods! @chunkyquail.com I am so excited! #slumberingwoods #gamedemo #indiegames #smallstreamer

Our weekly cozy gaming news: new releases, fresh demos, and major updates for your favourite wholesome games. #CozyGamingNews #Steam #NintendoSwitch #Switch2 wp.me/p70tPw-rI9

I’ve played the demo!!! It’s super fun with charming characters in a beautiful little world! Please check it out! 🐸🍄🍄‍🟫

Lee @ ARTFIGHT (ghostrats)@ghostrat.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The demo for Slumbering Woods is out! If you like cosy adventures, growing plants, and meeting quirky little characters - this is a game for you! @chunkyquail.com and @janeweimusic.bsky.social have worked hard! Please check it out and give us feedback! 🌿 store.steampowered.com/app/3243350/...

Our demo is live and a part of #womensdaysale ! Go play our demo and check the rest of amazing women-made games! @wingsfund.me store.steampowered.com/sale/womensd... #IndieGames #dames4games #majorupdate