Locomochi

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• Patch Notes·9 Aug 2026Official

  Locomochi Demo Update (0.2.1): Bug Fixes & Improvements

  Thanks to your feedback within the first days of the public DEMO, we have published a new patch with some hotfixes! We especially have focused on:Fixed UI layout and interaction issues on ultrawide screens.Fixed an issue in the final goal of Level 1 that allowed switches to be changed while the track was blocked by wagons.Improved track layouts to help prevent derailments.Various level and UI fixes and improvements.We will keep working on the features you are requesting for the next months.Thank you very much for your support! 🚂💖
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• Announcements·31 Jul 2026Official

  🚂 Locomochi is coming to Wholesome Games Celebration with its FIRST DEMO!

  🚂 Locomochi is coming to Wholesome Games Celebration with its FIRST DEMO!We're incredibly excited to announce that Locomochi will be part of the Wholesome Games Celebration from August 6th to August 13th!For the very first time, you'll be able to play our public demo and experience the charming toy world we've been building.🧡 Watch the new trailer🎮 What's waiting for you?Your first journey through the world of Locomochi.First 5 levels of the full game + 4 optional with more challenging puzzles!A first look at the mechanics and atmosphere of the full game.Take control of a tiny locomotive, help adorable characters by delivering the right wagons, and solve relaxing puzzles at your own pace in a handcrafted miniature world!You can check all the information of the official event and all the other cool and cozy games here:SIX ONE INDIE DEMO DAYS: HERE WE GO! Locomochi is also joining the Six One Indie event from July 31st to August 7th! 🧪In this event, you will be able to play the demo from August 6 to August 7, overlaping with the wholesome celebration.Another amazing indie festival where you can jump into the world of Locomochi and check out other friendly indie games!Thank you! 🫶Your feedback has already been incredibly valuable in helping us improve the game. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to play, share your thoughts, and support Locomochi!If you enjoy the demo, the best way to support us is by adding Locomochi to your Steam Wishlist. It really helps a small indie team like ours!Thank you so much for joining us on this journey. We can't wait to hear what you think once the demo goes live!🚂 See you at Wholesome Games Celebration and the Six One Demo days!!
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• Announcements·16 Jul 2026Official

  🚂 Join the First Public Playtest of Locomochi!

  Hello everyone!After months of development, we're excited to announce the very first public playtest for Locomochi!Since September 2025, we've been pouring our hearts into building this tiny world of toy trains, cozy puzzles, and adorable characters. Until now, we've mostly shared our progress through development updates, but we finally feel it's time to put the game into the hands of players.Why a limited playtest? We don't just want to know if the game works. We want to know how it feels.Is the onboarding clear?Are the puzzles satisfying?Does controlling the little locomotive feel as fun as we imagined?We want this first group of players to become part of Locomochi's journey. Your impressions, suggestions, and bug reports will directly help us improve the game before its first public demo. Available during Steam's Train FestThis isn't an open demo.During Steam Train Fest, we'll be opening a limited public playtest, granting access to a selected number of players who want to help us shape Locomochi before its first public demo (coming soon!!!)If you're curious about cozy puzzle games, toy trains, or simply want to help shape an indie game from its early days, we'd love to have you aboard.What to expectThis playtest is still a work in progress. You'll encounter placeholder elements, unfinished art, and features that are still evolving.What you will find is the core of Locomochi:Cozy, pressure-free puzzle solving.Direct control of a tiny toy locomotive.A handcrafted miniature world full of charming characters.The opportunity to help us make the game better.How to participateClick Request Access on the Steam Playtest page.We'll gradually invite players over the coming days, so don't worry if you aren't accepted immediately.And if you enjoy your time with Locomochi, adding the game to your wishlist is one of the best ways to support our small team.Thank you so much for following our journey. We can't wait to hear what you think.See you on the rails! 🚂❤️The Little Lante...
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• Announcements·11 Jul 2026Official

  Devlog #4

  Hello there!We're excited to share another development update on Locomochi, our cozy puzzle game where you control a tiny toy locomotive 🚂🧩✨This month has been all about adding our final features.We've been refining many of the systems already in the game, improving usability based on player feedback, and preparing for the next big milestone: our public playtest.Quick recap🗺️ New Camera MapFollowing the received feedback, players can now access a strategic overview of the level from anywhere, making puzzles much easier to read and plan.We've also replaced the old request panel with diegetic in-world popups that communicate deliveries much more naturally.🚂 Platform snappingWe have implemented a key feature for the game feel: platform snapping.Now wagons are gently attracted to delivery platforms, pressure plates, and other gameplay elements, making interactions much smoother and eliminating one of the biggest frustrations we observed during playtesting.📖 Instructions BookletWe have designed a brand-new scrapbook-inspired instruction booklet that serves as a tutorial guide.It is complete with embedded gameplay videos and written explanations in order to understand complex mechanics and puzzles.⚙️ Technical art & optimizationWe've also been receiving technical art mentorship focused on rendering performance, optimization, and visual quality.These improvements will help us achieve a better-looking game while keeping future platforms like Steamdeck in mind.🌿 Visual polishEnvironment Blocking V2 is now complete across every level of the Vertical Slice.We've added placeholder vegetation, improved water shaders, expanded the HUB to accommodate optional challenge levels, and started integrating placeholder VFX to make interactions feel much more satisfying.🎯 Reducing scope to improve qualityAfter reviewing our priorities, we've decided to postpone locomotive cosmetics until after the Vertical Slice.Instead, we're investing that time into polishing the core experience, improv...
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• Announcements·26 Jun 2026Official

  Devlog #3

  Hello there!We’re excited to share a new update on the development of Locomochi, our wholesome puzzle game where you control a tiny toy locomotive 🚂🧩✨This month has been all about making the game feel more cohesive as we continue building our Vertical Slice.Quick recap🚂 New locomotive & whistleWe've integrated the new locomotive into the game and started working on the whistle mechanic.It's still early, but having the new train in-engine already makes Locomochi feel much closer to its final identity.🌳 Environment blockingWe've completed the environment blocking for the first three levels.Even without final art, this has completely changed the atmosphere of the game and helped us better visualize the toy world we're building.✨ VFX, SFX & game feelWe've started integrating visual and audio feedback across many gameplay systems.Most effects are still placeholders, but they already make the world feel more responsive and easier to understand.Jose has also implemented input buffering, making interactions feel smoother and more forgiving.⚙️ Moving platformsThe moving and rotating platforms now have their first art integration.We deliberately postponed texturing while we continue validating the mechanics and improving controls based on playtesting feedback.🏡 HUB developmentWe've started concepting, prototyping, and blocking the HUB.This system will connect all levels into a more cohesive world and provide a clearer structure for progression and optional content.📷 Camera improvementsYes, we've changed the camera again.The new setup focuses on three key views: close-up locomotive shots, environmental views, and strategic puzzle-solving views.We're also exploring "Camera Beacons" that would allow players to get an overview of the level. We're still deciding whether this should be a special building or a button available at any time. 📱 UI & UXWe've made good progress defining the overall UX structure of the game, including game states and interface behaviours.Meanwhile, Carla ...
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