Neighborly

Devlog

• Builds 0.0.4t, 0.0.4u, & 0.0.4v: The Aesthetics & Atmosphere Update
  May 07, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #39: Aesthetics & Atmosphere Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🪴 We’ve successfully built a functional, surviving household, but survival isn't the same thing as living . A house is jus... Continue reading
• Builds 0.0.4r & 0.0.4s: The Maintenance Update
  April 30, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #38: Wear, Tear, and Repair Build Versions: 0.0.4r & 0.0.4s (The Maintenance Update) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🛠️ Before we dive into today's update, I have a quick housekeeping... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.4q: Floor Upkeep & Cleaning Polish
  April 26, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #37: Gathering Dust Build Version: 0.0.4q (Floor Upkeep & Cleaning Polish) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🧹 Ever since we introduced the Floor Tool in the Architecture Series, the hard... Continue reading
• Builds 0.0.4m - 0.0.4p: The Engine & Waste Update
  April 25, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #36: A Load of Rubbish Build Versions: 0.0.4m - 0.0.4p (The Engine & Waste Update) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🗑️ If you’ve been tracking our version numbers closely, you might... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.4l: The Vanity & Laundry Update
  April 22, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #35: Fresh Clothes & Vanity Buffs Build Version: 0.0.4l (The Vanity & Laundry Update) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! As we continue to expand the Variety Series, it’s time to focus on t... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.4i, 0.0.4j, and 0.0.4k: The Fun Shuffle
  April 21, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #34: The Home Office & Couch Potato Update (Builds 0.0.4i-k) Build Versions: 0.0.4i, 0.0.4j, and 0.0.4k (Triple Feature!) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🖥️ Today is a huge day for th... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.4h: The Coffee Update & Layering
  April 20, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #33: The Start of Something Brew Build Version: 0.0.4h (The Coffee Update & Layering) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! ☕ Up until today, our world existed on a strictly flat plane. If a t... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.4g: The Kitchen Sink & Cohesiveness Update
  April 18, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #32: The Chore Protocol Build Version: 0.0.4g (The Kitchen Sink & Cohesiveness Update) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🫧 We have spent a lot of time teaching Adam how to gather ingredie... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.4f: The Dining & UI Milestone
  April 17, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #31: Pull Up a Chair (Build 0.0.4f) Build Version: 0.0.4f (The Dining & UI Milestone) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! We have successfully conquered the kitchen in our last few updates, al... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.4e: The Cooking Chain
  April 16, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #30: The Stove & The Hand Inventory Build Version: 0.0.4e (The Cooking Chain) Good morning, neighborhood! Today we are celebrating our 30th build by finalizing the culinary sequence... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.4c & 0.0.4d The Kitchen Counter and The Variants
  April 15, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

  Neighborly Devlog #29: The Culinary Chain & The Export Bug Build Versions: 0.0.4c & 0.0.4d (Double Feature!) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! We are officially introducing Variants to the neighborhood. I jus... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.4b: Naps & Snacks
  April 13, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #28: Context is King (Build 0.0.4b) Release Date: April 13, 2026 Build Version: 0.0.4b (Naps & Snacks) Welcome to the Variety Series! Build 0.0.4b upgrades our residents from simple... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.4a... One Month Anniversary!
  April 11, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox, #Vision, #Personal Commentary

  Neighborly Devlog #27: The Grand Vision (Build 0.0.4a) Build Version: 0.0.4a (One Month Anniversary) Exactly one month ago, Neighborly began as a collection of ambitious ideas. I took a deep breath an... Continue reading
• [ARCHIVE] Phase 3 Dossier: The Architecture Series
  April 10, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  #2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  ARCHIVE: Phase 3 - The Architecture Series Links to all the Devlog entries in Phase 3 Period: April 3 – April 10, 2026 Devlog #21 Build 0.0.3a: Wall Drawing & A* Integration Devlog #22 Build 0.0.3b... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.3z: The Surprise Polish
  April 10, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #26: The Phase 3 Finale Release Date: April 10, 2026 Build Version: 0.0.3z (The Finale of Phase 3) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! Surprise! Just when you thought Phase 3 was over, I reali... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.3e: The "Indoors" Concept
  April 08, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #25: Home is Where the Logic Is (Build 0.0.3e) Release Date: April 8, 2026 Build Version: 0.0.3e (The "Indoors" Concept) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! "Do you think that's air you're bre... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.3d: Permeable Boundaries & Sliding Doors
  April 07, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #24: The Choice is Yours Build Version: 0.0.3d (Permeable Boundaries & Sliding Doors) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! I’m trying to free your mind, Adam. But I can only show you the door... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.3c: Advanced Building Tools
  April 06, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #23: The Architect's Reach Build Version: 0.0.3c (Advanced Building Tools) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! 🕶️ I hope you all had a beautiful weekend filled with Easter bunnies and per... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.3b: The Floor Tool & Asset Overhaul
  April 04, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #22: Paving the Digital Floor Build Version: 0.0.3b (The Floor Tool & Asset Overhaul) Hi guys, Arkhan here! Now that our residents have "eyes" to see walls, it's time we give them so... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.3a: A* Grid Integration & Walls
  April 03, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #21: The Intelligence Matrix Build Version: 0.0.3a (A* Grid Integration & Walls) Hi guys, Arkhan here! What if I told you that everything you know about the neighborhood is a lie?... Continue reading

  
• [ARCHIVE] Phase 2 Dossier: The Constructor Series
  April 02, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  #2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  ARCHIVE: Phase 2 - The Constructor Series Links to all the Devlog entries in Phase 2 Period: March 30 – April 2, 2026 Devlog #17 Build 0.0.2a: The Constructor Foundation Devlog #18 Builds 0.0.2b &... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.2e: Attack of the Clones (Fridges!)
  April 02, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #20: Rearranging Reality (April's Fools!) Build Version: 0.0.2e (The Relocation Protocol) Hi guys, Arkhan here! Finished, the Attack of the Clones has! I hope you enjoyed the little... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.2d: The Bulldozer & Buy Mode Update
  April 01, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #19: The Great Eraser Build Version: 0.0.2d (The Bulldozer & Buy Mode Update) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! Every architect needs an eraser. Until today, once you placed an object in the... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.2b & 0.0.2c: Sciece Fiction Double Feature 👄
  March 31, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #18: From Ghosts to Grids Build Version: 0.0.2b & 0.0.2c (The Mouse Ghost & Grid Snapping & Placement) Hi guys, Arkhan here... (or should I say, 'I would like, if I may, to take you... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.2a: The Constructor Foundation
  March 30, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #17: Opening the Catalog Build Version: 0.0.2a (The Constructor Foundation) Welcome to Phase 2: The Constructor Series For the last sixteen builds, I focused entirely on the Adam's "... Continue reading

  
• [ARCHIVE] Phase 1 Dossier: The Wellness Series
  March 30, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  #2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  ARCHIVE: Phase 1 - The Wellness Series Links to all the Devlog entries in Phase 1 Period: March 11 – March 29, 2026 Objective: Establishing the core metabolic foundation and autonomous "soul" of the... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1z The "Surprise Juice" Compilation
  March 29, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #16: The "Surprise Juice" Compilation Build Version: 0.0.1z For the past few weeks, we’ve been building the "grains" of logic—the needs, the clocks, and the navigation. But today... Continue reading
• ​Neighborly: A Secret is Brewing...
  March 26, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

  Neighborly: A Secret is Brewing... 🤫 Hi everyone, Arkhan here. I’ve spent the last few weeks building the "grains" of life—the needs, the clocks, and the navigation. But as I look at our reside... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1m: The Traveling Labels Update
  March 24, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #15: Where are you going? Build Version: 0.0.1m (The Traveling Labels Update) In a life simulation, information is everything. Until today, when Adam moved, the HUD simply stated "Ac... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1l: Hygiene "Vibe"
  March 23, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

  Neighborly Devlog #14: Needs You Can See Build Version: 0.0.1l (The Hygiene Vibe) Until now, if you wanted to know if Adam was dirty, you had to look at the top-right corner of the screen but in Build... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1k: Mood Logic Refinement
  March 21, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #13: Survival First Build Version: 0.0.1k (Mood Logic Refinement) In our previous builds, the residents' happiness (Mood) was calculated as a flat average of their five needs. While... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1j: Need Prioritization Weights
  March 20, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #12: Choosing Wisely Build Version: 0.0.1j (Need Prioritization Weights) In previous builds, our residents were governed by a very simple rule: "Find the bar that is lowest and fix i... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1ix: Z-Index Priority Fix
  March 19, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #11: The Priority Layer Build Version: 0.0.1ix (Z-Index Priority Fix) In Build 0.0.1i, I added the "Wobble" to show Adam was busy. However, Adam would sometimes appear behind the fur... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1i: Sprite Wobble
  March 19, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #10: Shake it till you make it! Build Version: 0.0.1i (Sprite Wobble) In the world of game design, which I didn't know, "juice" refers to those small animations and effects that make... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1h: The Physical Penalty
  March 18, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #9: Feel the Need Build Version: 0.0.1h (The Physical Penalty) Until now, Adam was a bit of a machine, no matter how tired he was or how badly he needed a toilet, he moved at a const... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1g: Visual Feedback
  March 17, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #8: The UI Starts Talking Build Version: 0.0.1g (Visual Feedback & Variety) Until now, monitoring Adam’s needs meant reading numbers. In Build 0.0.1g, I’ve given the HUD a voice... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1fx: The Export Fix
  March 16, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #7: Fixing the "Export Void" Build Version: 0.0.1fx (The Export Fix) After releasing Build 0.0.1f, I discovered a classic game development "Gotcha." While everything looked perfect i... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1f Time Controls UI
  March 16, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #AI Generated, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #6: Mastery Over Time Build Version: 0.0.1f (Time Controls UI) Good Morning fellas! It's me, Arkhan! In the last build, we grounded the neighborhood with a realistic clock where 1 re... Continue reading
• Build 0.0.1e The Realistic Clock
  March 15, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe#2D, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #5: Finding the Rhythm Build Version: 0.0.1e (The Realistic Clock) How you doin'? It's Arkhan! Until this build, time in the neighborhood was a bit of a mathematical abstraction. In... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1d: The Scale Adjustment
  March 14, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  #2D, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #4: Room to Breathe Build Version: 0.0.1d (The Scale Adjustment) Hey you, listen! It's Arkhan! Up until now, our residents have been sprinting across the grass like Olympic athletes... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1c: The Hygiene Foundation
  March 13, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  #2D, #Cozy, #Experimental, #Godot, #Life Simulation, #Management, #Pixel Art, #Sandbox

  Neighborly Devlog #3: Scrubbing Up (Build 0.0.1c) Build Version: 0.0.1c (The Hygiene Foundation) Hi there, Arkhan here! If Build 0.0.1a was about staying alive and 0.0.1b was about staying happy, Buil... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1b: The Entertainment Update
  March 12, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  #Simulation, #Life Simulation, #Godot, #Cozy, #AI, #Indie, #2D, #Pixel Art

  Neighborly Devlog #2: Bringing the Fun 📺 Build Version: 0.0.1b (The Entertainment Update) Hi everyone, Arkhan here! In the first build, the neighborhood was a purely biological struggle. Adam ate a... Continue reading

  
• Build 0.0.1a: The Communal Foundation
  March 11, 2026 by Arkhan Wolfe

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  Devlog #1: The Birth of a Resident (Build 0.0.1a) Hi everyone, I'm Arkhan! 👋 Welcome to the very first devlog for Neighborly . To be completely honest, this is a project I have been dreaming about... Continue reading