It beat out games like Path of Exile 2 and the Silent Hill 2 remake on Steam’s most wanted list. What made Tiny Glade so popular? – Tiny clearing

His idea of ​​creating adorable dioramas has attracted the attention of many users.

Typically, all the attention in the video game sector is on big projects. Projects that, under the protection of giant companies, can afford to pay large sums of money to release at the right time, or that consist of a huge team that guarantees breathtaking graphics and gameplay. However, the public is also looking for a break, a short moment of disconnection and, why not, video games that offer absolutely no problems. And that’s the reason why Tiny clearing this so high on Steam wishlist.

Does the term ‘cosy‘? This is a way of referring to games such as stardew valley, Animal Crossing or Unboxing which have become popular among video game fans thanks to the offer peaceful experience it invites you to go at your own pace. Tiny Glade is one of those games that integrates nicely into the cozy subgenre because it tries create beautiful dioramas and small miniatures in the forest where charming sheep live. However, the most amazing thing about this game, developed by Pounce Light, is that at the time of writing this, it is at position 13 on the list most popular games on Steam. This means that the community is more interested in building fairy houses and castles in Tiny Glade than in starting adventures Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Path of Exile 2 or Silent Hill 2: Remake. It’s just two places down Shadow of AirdtreeDLC Elden Ring!

As one of the many games offering demos at Steam Next Fest, Valve’s festival dedicated to testing versions of upcoming games, I couldn’t help but try out Tiny Glade and its popular diorama-making offering. And while I don’t quite understand its simple and innocent premise, I totally understand why is it so popular on the PC platform. And we are talking about a beautiful game that doesn’t get boring and the most important thing is that can make you smile.

Limited demo, but compressed to the max

Forget about spectacular battles, winning strategies, being the best; In short, forget about your problems. Because Tiny Glade is a simple and relaxing game that does nothing more than offer you a small patch of forest, create dioramas and let your imagination run wild. That’s all. That’s all. You don’t need anything else to make your players happy.

Because thanks to a small set of tools (which, among other things, are used to build dirt roads, install prefabricated houses, or add details such as windows and street lights), the game gives you a thousand possibilities create village neighborhoods, small castles lost in the middle of a peaceful harbor, and imposing towers that could easily belong to a lonely wizard. But the most curious thing about Tiny Glade is not the beauty of its premises, but how well does he adapt to activities? player; We can say that the game is made so well in this sense that takes on 70% of the work when creating a diorama.

If you connect a dirt road to a house, a wooden door will automatically be created; If you reduce the roof height as much as possible, you get a beautiful medieval rock terrace; If you place windows on any wall, they will instantly be decorated with pots of flowers and clothes drying in the sun… Instead of offering tools for maximum detail in all our creations, Tiny Glade takes most of the work out of itself, creating Even the simplest design is beautiful in its own way.

However, it should be noted that the demo is nothing more than a small appetizer (I would say even a simple snack) for the launch planned for third quarter 2024. The area available for construction is very small and not enough to build medieval cities (at the moment you can only make more or less simple dioramas), there are no customization options available and some tools (for example, the ability to place ponds and trees) will not appear until the final version. However, the community manages to create incredible structures which leave many of my own creations at the height of bitumen. And all of these users seem to be excited about Tiny Glade’s offering.

Respite in a haven of peace

While I initially didn’t understand why Tiny Glade was so high on Steam’s list of most played games, I finally figured it out, partly after building a couple of adorable houses. Besides being incredibly adaptable to the player’s actions (I repeat, indeed, even the simplest creation can look beautiful with details that are added automatically), this is a good game in which you can experiment with any idea that comes to mind. mind And so, you let time pass in a beautiful meadow where only sheep live cookies.

In an industry that largely prioritizes graphical spectacle, epic combat, and open worlds (better or worse designed) in a very fast and endless string of releases, FOMO has been added to (Fear of missing out), which affects many fans of the sector, It’s nice to be able to retire to a clearing in the middle of the forest and build dioramas.. Whether experimenting with specific ideas or letting your imagination run wild, Tiny Glade embellishes every landscape created by the player.

Obviously, We’re not talking about a game that can be recommended to everyone.. If you’re looking for an experience that will test your driving skills or tell a story from start to finish, Tiny Glade probably isn’t for you. However, its high popularity on Steam makes me think we’re facing a small phenomenon in the world of video games; a perfect example that among the many incredible adventures offered to us in this sector, Among the sheep there is also a desire to separate. We are yet to see how this trend will evolve with the final launch of the game.

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