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

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:37:26 GMT

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...

Builds 0.0.4r & 0.0.4s: The Maintenance Update

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:50 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4q: Floor Upkeep & Cleaning Polish

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:55:45 GMT

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...

Builds 0.0.4m - 0.0.4p: The Engine & Waste Update

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:37:33 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4l: The Vanity & Laundry Update

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:37 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4i, 0.0.4j, and 0.0.4k: The Fun Shuffle

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:28:46 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4h: The Coffee Update & Layering

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:23:01 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4g: The Kitchen Sink & Cohesiveness Update

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:26:46 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4f: The Dining & UI Milestone

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:35:25 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4e: The Cooking Chain

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:12:35 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4c & 0.0.4d The Kitchen Counter and The Variants

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:13:06 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4b: Naps & Snacks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:36:02 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.4a... One Month Anniversary!

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:09:29 GMT

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...

[ARCHIVE] Phase 3 Dossier: The Architecture Series

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:48:34 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.3z: The Surprise Polish

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:56:32 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.3e: The "Indoors" Concept

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:56:18 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.3d: Permeable Boundaries & Sliding Doors

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:07:38 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.3c: Advanced Building Tools

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:45:03 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.3b: The Floor Tool & Asset Overhaul

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:41:02 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.3a: A* Grid Integration & Walls

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:22:47 GMT

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?...

[ARCHIVE] Phase 2 Dossier: The Constructor Series

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:51:33 GMT

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 &...

Build 0.0.2e: Attack of the Clones (Fridges!)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:24:34 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.2d: The Bulldozer & Buy Mode Update

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:11:59 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.2b & 0.0.2c: Sciece Fiction Double Feature 👄

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:11:54 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.2a: The Constructor Foundation

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:23:07 GMT

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 "...

[ARCHIVE] Phase 1 Dossier: The Wellness Series

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:46:20 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1z The "Surprise Juice" Compilation

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:59:08 GMT

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...

Neighborly: A Secret is Brewing...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:39:57 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1m: The Traveling Labels Update

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:42 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1l: Hygiene "Vibe"

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:24:17 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1k: Mood Logic Refinement

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:23:29 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1j: Need Prioritization Weights

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:53:54 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1ix: Z-Index Priority Fix

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:56:38 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1i: Sprite Wobble

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:51:26 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1h: The Physical Penalty

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:22:45 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1g: Visual Feedback

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:08:59 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1fx: The Export Fix

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:40:40 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1f Time Controls UI

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:01:20 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1e The Realistic Clock

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:12:24 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1d: The Scale Adjustment

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:37:28 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1c: The Hygiene Foundation

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:21:10 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1b: The Entertainment Update

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:16:45 GMT

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...

Build 0.0.1a: The Communal Foundation

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:22:12 GMT

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...