Hi, I'm Arkhan! 👋

This is a project I've wanted to start since the coronavirus pandemic began. I've put a lot of time into it, and I've finally been able to take the first step. I have big ambitions for it, really big (sometimes they keep me awake at night!), but I want to slowly, step by step. I hope to grow alongside it and I'll try to be consistent and update it as regularly as possible.

Without further ado, here it is...

Neighborly

Neighborly is a community life-simulation experiment focused on the balance between autonomous AI and architectural design.

I'm going to be launching this project in a "Retrospective Series"—uploading the development builds in sequence so you can watch the simulation grow from a simple survival loop into a complex neighborhood.

Neighborly is a solo-dev passion project updated one build at a time. Follow the devlog for frequent patches, bug fixes, and deep-dives into the AI logic.

Neighborly's Vision

Phase 4: The Variety Series (Current Phase)

We have finished the bones. With the completion of Phase 3, the neighborhood now supports structural boundaries, intelligent navigation, and environment awareness. Phase 4 is about Life and Variety. We are now expanding the "Grains of Interaction"—adding depth to how needs are met, introducing new objects, and giving every resident a unique rhythm.

Controls

• WASD / Arrow Keys: Pan the camera around the neighborhood.
• Middle Mouse (Scroll Wheel) Click & Drag: Freely pan the camera.
• Mouse Wheel: Zoom in to see the details or out to view the whole plot.
• 1: Normal Speed (1x).
• 2: Fast (3x)
• 3: Super Fast Forward (5x).
• Space Bar: Pause the simulation.
• Left Click (on Resident): Select to view needs and status.
• Left Click (on Object): Direct the selected resident to interact with a specific object (Fridge, Bed, etc.).
• Left Click (on Grass): Command the selected resident to walk to a specific location.
• Left Click (Buy/Build Mode): Place furniture, paint floors, or drag continuous walls.

Neighborhood Sim - Project Roadmap

[CURRENT] PHASE 4: THE VARIETY SERIES

Group 1: Culinary Arts & Dining [COMPLETE]

• Build 0.0.4b: Naps & Snacks
  
• Build 0.0.4c & 0.0.4d The Kitchen Counter and The Variants
• Build 0.0.4e: The Cooking Chain
• Build 0.0.4f: The Dining & UI Milestone
• Build 0.0.4g: The Kitchen Sink & Cohesiveness Update

Group 2: Leisure, Tech & Comfort [COMPLETE]

• Build 0.0.4h: The Coffee Update & Layering
• Build 0.0.4i, 0.0.4j, and 0.0.4k: The Fun Shuffle
• Build 0.0.4l: The Vanity & Laundry Update

Group 3: Architecture Refactoring [COMPLETE]

Group 4: Environmental Maintenance [COMPLETE]

• Build 0.0.4p: The Waste Update
• Build 0.0.4q: Floor Upkeep & Cleaning Polish
  
• Builds 0.0.4r & 0.0.4s: The Maintenance Update

Group 5: Aesthetics & Atmosphere

• Builds 0.0.4t, 0.0.4u, & 0.0.4v: The Aesthetics & Atmosphere Update

Group 6: The First Glimpse Outside

PHASE 5: THE SOCIAL SERIES

PHASE 6: THE SOULS SERIES

PHASE 7: THE CAREER & ECONOMY SERIES

PHASE 8: THE COMMUNITY SERIES

There won't be much to do with the first builds, but since this is my first game and I want to keep track of my progress, I hope this will become what I dream of.

See you soon :D

ARCHIVE:

Check what we have achieved until now!

PHASE 1: THE WELLNESS SERIES [COMPLETE]

PHASE 1.5: THE JUICE SERIES [COMPLETE]

PHASE 2: THE CONSTRUCTOR SERIES [COMPLETE]

PHASE 3: THE ARCHITECTURE SERIES[COMPLETE]

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 *Art & UI assets by [LimeZu](https://limezu.itch.io/)*