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Lunsemo Studio · Published by Lunsemo Studio
Very Positive — 80% positive (97 reviews) · 16 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Welcome to a reimagining of Beneath the Cardboard, a fairytale-themed tale of things not so fairytale-like... Survive countless cold nights in Snow Town, a place where no one will look at you twice.
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Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access · 2024 · More under £5 games
Embark on a unique survival journey in Snow Town, where you'll craft your shelter against the cold. Created by Lunsemo Studio, Beneath the Cardboard: Be Happy challenges you to thrive in a fairytale setting that's far from magical.
About this game
Beneath the Cardboard: Be Happy is a full-fledged remake of Beneath the Cardboard, a game created by Teodor Chirvasiu (PrivateTed), released over 10 years ago. The game has been rebuilt from the ground up and elevated to a standalone title, without losing the spirit of the original. If you're a longtime fan like us, you'll see the myths of the past come to life before your eyes. If you're a brand new player, you might be drawn to the storyline of a lonely child nicknamed Everlost, beginning on a clear midnight in a town seemingly full of indifferent snowmen!
Try to find happiness in the flood of melancholy.
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of hopelessness, a harsh survival instead of a normal life. The wind grows colder, the night grows darker. The passersby don't getting more kind, and the only one who can help you is yourself.
A new melancholic and somber ambient soundtrack by kimarsen. will help you immerse yourself in the game's world.
Scavenge for leftover food in trash cans, burn boxes to keep warm, and be more alert at night.
The Child and the Big City
The city, compared to the original game, has become noticeably larger, and its content is sure to pique your curiosity.
Forgotten Dreams Take Form
What had become a myth in the community has taken shape in the remake, along with completely new ideas. Meet distinctive characters, utilize new abilities, and survive dangerous nights with friends (or strangers) in co-op mode.
Surviving frostbite is better together.
We've added a Co-op Mode to the game, which is currently in an unstable state. Despite this, you can still have your share of fun, for example, chasing your friend with a burning box.
Be careful at night.
The darkness can conceal threats more terrible than Frost itself. Be careful and tread carefully.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 x64
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 550 (2 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- VR Support: Not Yet.
- Additional Notes: Vulkan may perform better than DirectX 12
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 x64
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1050 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- VR Support: Not Yet.
- Additional Notes: Vulkan may perform better than DirectX 12
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Quality of Variety Coldfix 1
Gameplay Changes:Piero's "Casual Performance" musical theme now restores 2% of the player's temperature and hunger every 2 seconds the soundtrack plays.Bugfixes:You can no longer die during the interaction with Piero's stash (definitely). There was a bug with the Terror attack in Night without a model and sound, which is now fixed. Long buildings at the edges of the map no longer disappear from view. Steam Rich Presence now works better. Localization has been added to the tooltip related to Polite's watchMessages about the appearance of Piero and Polite now displayed better.Flat cardboard no longer clips through the terrain after the main character getting up from it.Read full article on Community Announcements (kimarsen)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.9 Quality of Variety
"Quality of Variety" by BOBA (БОБА)ItemsGeneralThe textures and models of some food items have been changed, and a new one has been added: Candy, Condensed Milk, and Christmas Candy. Other items have also been modified.DescriptionsNow, you can check the description of any item by picking it up and holding down the designated button.SnowteractionPieroAdded an introductory animation when accessing Piero's stash, as well as a new UI for the stash itself.We've also added a small plot expansion that gives some hints about what's yet to come.GraphicsAdded the depth of field options in settingsExposure (eye adaptation), previously present in the Unreal Engine version, has been returnedAdded new particlesMiscMajor optimization improvementsGame SFX has been reworkedNumerous QoL improvementsMirror in Salesman's Shop has been reworkedImproved graphics on high presets and a new graphics presetRead full article on Community Announcements (Lunsemo Studio)Patch NotesOfficial
It's time for the Steam Workshop, and Update 0.5.6
Mod Support and Steam WorkshopWe tested out the modding system in nightly branch for several days with several players interested in modding. Good news, it's now available in the public branch! Initially, modding support was limited to texture changes, but mods can now add new gameplay elements.Travel Terminals ImprovementsThe Travel Terminals added in 0.5.5 received mixed reviews from players, so in this update we've improved them to address the issues you've raised.OtherFixed the bug that allowed the player to enter the restaurant.Old bus-stops have been returned and new ones have been added to emphasize their connection to the terminals.Fixed other minor bugs.Read full article on Community Announcements (БЯУБЯУ БЭНГ СПАРК ЗЕ СТРИНГ)Patch NotesOfficial
False Promises Coldfix 2
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44985300/4d65a6762a8966926f6b8e05e9a9a578fa6a4272.png - Fixed a save bug - Fixed food textures - Fixed the display of footprints on non-snow surfaces and the sounds of walking on snow on asphalt - Fixed collisions between food and lanterns - Fixed hand outlines - Fixed missing light in the Salesman's shop - Fixed a bug with white barrels - Fixed missing blinking - Added a new terminal hint - Added a sign to the Salesman's shop - Reduced game size - Minor adjustments to food positioning in the hand, food outlines, boxes, and the maniac's speed. - Minor code refactoringRead full article on Community Announcements (kimarsen)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.5 Promises of Warm Light
IImproved EnvironmentThe lightning was changed in favor of warmer tones, new street lamps with reworked models were added to the map and locations now more detailed.Improved visualization of weather changeWhen it gets colder or warmer, you will now be able to clearly see it with your own eyes.Travel TerminalsBus stops now feature the Terminals that let you travel around the city for coins. It's extremely simple - enter the Terminal code you already know if you visited the location you need and bus will take you to the right place.OtherFixed most common bugs, including specific ones related to boxesSnowmen absorbed in thoughts now can accidentally drop a coin or twoNew thermometer layout options were added to the Game UI. The old thermometer texture has been replaced with a new one.Main Menu transitions have been sped upRead full article on Community Announcements (Lunsemo Studio)
