Oh, hi there! Your friendly neighborhood dad Linus here. I just wanted to let you know that I've just finished the major narrative arc that I want to include in the game, and I'm pretty proud of it! It was the most important thing that I wanted to make for the full version, so it was real good getting it done. Now I just need to get to the one million other things I also want to include. With that out of the way I decided to revisit the UI. It didn't feel quite right, so I...
- Made the buttons bigger
- Increased the contrast of some elements
- Made it work better on different screen resolutions
- Adjusted some font sizes
- And made the game work waaaay better with controllers and keyboard
You want a trailer? I made one! It was quite tricky to make a game about clicking buttons visually interesting, but I think I managed to capture the essence of the game pretty well. Do you agree? Let me know! Now I will enjoy having that one ticked off. At least after the kids have gone to bed. hashtagdadlife Take care friends! Linus
Oh, hello there! I just published a new update for the demo. Turns out the 10 000 word script contained a bunch of spelling and grammatical errors, among things. We can't have that, can we? Here is a nice little bullet list with changes:
- You can now see the diaper on the child when you have both. That's probably the most important change in this patch.
- Pickup labels stuck around when you clicked on them, like an uninvited guest. They disappear when you focus on something else now.
- There is an ending in the collection that you can't get in the demo, but I still want it to be there. Added a label that says "Not in demo" on that one, so you don't spend too much time chasing it. It's a mystery to be concluded in the full version.
- More language fixes than you can shake a stick at. And I'm 40 - practically an old man - so I can shake a lot of sticks.
This is a big milestone for me - I just hit the big "release"-button. It released the Demo version of You're a dad. It's the first thing I publish on Steam. Neat. What do you get if you download it?
- A lovely story based on my experience of becoming a dad
- A non-linear narrative. You go where you like
- Different options based on what you've done in the past
- A repeating day where you can collect 15 endings
- Short playthroughs of roughly 3-20 minutes per ending
taps mic Hello? This on? ahem Hello world! My name is Linus, and I'm the developer for You're a dad - a sleep deprived text based adventure about becoming a parent. I'm thrilled that the Steam page is finally published. It's a big moment for me. (Not as big as becoming a parent, but almost.) This is my first game, built so that I could explore new ways to tell stories. So far I'm really enjoying the process, and I hope you will enjoy the final result, too! I'm currently putting the final touches on the demo, and after having it tested by a trusted group of beta testers, you will have access to it here on Steam. If all goes according to plan I want to have the completed game out early next year. That plan might change - I juggle this as a side project and have to prioritize family and work, but so far it's looking doable. Anyway, thrilled to have you here. Please, follow along if you're interested. Like and subscribe... no, wait, that's YouTube. Let's try again. Wishlist the game to get notified about updates. It really helps me out! I've set up a Discord server to share some updates with my family, which you're welcome to join if you want to talk. Excited to share more as I discover it. Have a good one!
You're a dad
Linus Bohman
Linus Bohman
1970-01-01
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/3160540
You're a dad is a text adventure about becoming a father. Get up, take care of your child, buy groceries, prepare dinner. Do nothing else. Repeat every day, because...
... You're a dad!
This is your child. It is your job to make sure he thrives, or at least makes it through the day. You can go skating, imaginary monster hunting, or just sleep the day away. I mean, the game reacts to your actions, so it really is possible. But should you?
(No, you shouldn't. Make good choices, okay?)
Navigate through all the endings!
Your family is coming for dinner. So not only do you have to be a dad - you also need to make food. You can make food. It's not that hard. Don't get lost in day dreams, going camping or starting a cat café. If your child starts reading philosophy, nip that in the bud before they get a PHD.
(Just be a responsible adult, please?)
Explore a really small world!
You can stay in your apartment. But if you need to make dinner, you might want to go to the store. In fact you should do that, buy groceries and make dinner. Don't get sidetracked. Everything is fine. I trust you.
Key features
A lovely story based on the maker's experience of becoming a dad
A non-linear narrative in a sandbox. You go where you like
Different options based on what you've done in the past
A repeating day where you can collect 15+ endings - each ending you'll discover more about the family
Short play throughs of roughly 3-20 minutes per ending
Buy food, make food
Unravel the family dynamic
Everything is fine, nothing is wrong, there's certainly no monster in the fridge (Wait, what?)
Pet the cat, capture the cat in a ball, fight challengers (No, don't! Just take care of your child!)
- OS: SteamOSAdditional Notes: It should work on most. if not all. decks.
- OS: SteamOSAdditional Notes: It should work on most. if not all. decks.
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