- Dev Update: Talking about the Process! - 11 September 2026
Hello fellow structures, sorry for the silence! I've been real busy working on the rest of the game and wanted to take this quick moment to update y'all on how things are going :)Earlier this year, I got a lot of encouraging words from fellow devs and it's been helping me push towards the finish line. Progress is steady (just storyboarded the ending cutscene, now working on programming the final minigame), though I've still got a bunchhhh of side-content left to do. Overall, I'm pretty positive we'll still launch this year!Again, I can't share tooooo much about what I've been working on, but wanted to take the time to talk a little bit about my ✨ process ✨The Process: WritingSo Building Relationships is the first game I've ever written! Before this, most of my practice has been through personal journaling, free-form poetry, emails, and a lot of texts on Grindr... which just about sums u…
- Dev Update: The game is launching on PC & consoles THIS YEAR! - 11 June 2026
Hello fellow structures!Building Relationships is coming to XBOX and PS5!!!!That's right, we are launching on PC & consoles SIMULTANEOUSLY!!! So excited!!! You can already check out the store pages on XBOX and PS5!!! What have I been up to?I was in Europe & Japan for two separate games event, and it was a much needed break. Making this game, I think I am my biggest enemy -- I am just constantly so stressed and worried about soooo many aspects of this game. This game means so much to me, sometimes I forget how silly the whole game is in the first place.Rest assured, I'm more fired up than ever to execute on my vision and really deliver a full-on experience for you all :)Check these trailers out if you haven't!I made two new separate trailers for the summer showcases! There's pole dancing AND depression!So.... no release date?Not yet! I'm looking at the amount of work I have left and am f…
- Watch the developer play through the demo - 3 June 2026
Hello structures,Don't mind me, I'm setting up those "watch the developers play the game" livestreams on the store page. It is pre-recorded so if you have any questions please direct them to the Discord instead!
- Dev Update: How the Game Came Together - 22 February 2026
Hi fellow structures, it's 2026 (happy belated new years)!In case you missed it, I made a gameplay trailer that is meant to clarify what exactly the game's about. (Feel free to skip this if you want to go in blind)Anyways, it's been a minute since the last update and I wanted to write a little Dev Update to:share how I got started on Building Relationshipsgive progress updates (yes it's still coming out this year)First Off, Thank You for a Wonderful 2025Making this game has been a truly life-changing experience. I've been able to travel to so many places to share the game and talk about the design behind it. I'm so glad that this silly concept has found its way to so many people. I appreciate each and every comment, review, and coverage (across the Steam demo, YouTube videos, streams on Twitch, articles written, etc).I can't wait to show the rest of the game to y'all!So How did the Game…
- Dev Update: Get Ready for a bit of Winter! - 10 November 2025
I'll be honest: October was kinda bananas. I spoke at 5 different events last month across Melbourne and Bangkok. I got to meet so many people -- it was healing, it was tiring, and it made me really excited to finish the game.As always, I can't share everything I've done, but rest assured that there's a lot of exciting things happening behind the scenes. In the meantime, here are some things I can share:Check out the ✨ Winter Vibes ✨I've been working on the final area of the game, creating an environment that feels both desolate yet oddly at peace. To me, there's something warming about the desaturated palette and the varied hues across the snow.I'm wonder what kinds of NPCs you'll meet in this area?The game got featured on PC GamerHere's a snippet from the PC Gamer article that covered Building Relationships at Gamescom Asia. I talked a little bit about the darkness in the game -- the…
- My new most anticipated game is about a lonely house who can roll, jump, fish and go on dates - 18 October 2025
Building Relationships is a game about roaming an island and meeting potential romantic partners. But that's not all: You're a building. Specifically, you're a house who eats furniture, loves fishing, and even knows how to jump. As a house, you roll around this island at sometimes ridiculous speeds, chatting with different buildings and going on dates with them... Read more.
- Dev Update: Delaying the game to Q1 2026... (sorry) - 1 October 2025
Hi Structures,Today I bring bad news to the community: Building Relationships has been delayed to Q1 2026. It was a tough decision, but I wanted to give more time for the game to breathe -- to polish on the narrative and ensure that the game feels smooth.Building Relationships delayedI want to tell a meaningful story through this game, but right now, everything feels rushed. I'm thankful for the reception on this game so far, grateful for all the opportunities that the community has enabled for me.But looking at the game as a whole, it just needs a lil bit more time.This will also give the team time to work through bugs, optimization, and accessibility features to ensure that we launch with the best version of Building Relationships. Rest assured, that the end is in sight: the story arc has been set, the plot determined -- I just need to give it a bit more polish.So I humbly ask the com…
- Dev Update: Dash, Phone Booth, and a Hearty Thank You! - 4 September 2025
And with that, we're in September! Every turn of the month, I sit down and write one of these updates. And I always have no clue where the time went.Happy to report that I'm making progress on the game and finalizing the last of the plot. Lots of behind-the-scene work I've been tackling (that I can't talk about). I think we'll still make the 2025 release, but there is a possibility for early 2026 (sorry!)Anyways, here are some updates!Meet Dash!I've gotten lots of questions asking what the coins are for. Well Dash (the Haberdashery) has answers for you! They're an economy expert! They'll revitalize the local industry! And they're here to sell you hats (in exchange for your coins).Can't wait for you all to meet this dashing building :)(note that you unfortunately can't date Dash, they're too invested in their 'work')Hello, hello?"Sorry, excuse me -- I'm on my phone."I added this phone bo…
- Dev Update: Updated Physics, Demo Achievements, Award Nomination, July Events! - 6 August 2025
Hello fellow structures! It's the end of another month and time for another monthly update! July's been busy, but we're still on schedule towards release this year!Anyways, here's some updates:The game got nominated for an award!I was in Kyoto showing the game at BitSummit where the game was nominated for the "Innovative Outlaw Award"!It was really cool to see people walk pass the game and do a double-take, realizing what the game is really about.I released an updated demo!(There's no new story content in the demo)Here's the patch notesRe-modeled flower field areaIt was previously tanking the bit rate (now it isn't)It was also so flickery, it was giving some people motion sickness (now it's less flickery)Redesigned staring areaNow less likely for you to get stuck trying to climb back uphillAdded achievementsAdjusted first-person camera sensitivityTurns out I am a freak with weird defaul…
- Dev Update: Rhythm minigame, and... Pole Dancing? - 6 July 2025
Hello fellow structures! Can you believe that half the year's gone? WILD!Anyways, June was pretty nice to me -- lots of progress on the game, time well spent with friends, and even performed a pole choreography to Glass Cages from Rift of the Necrodancer! It just feels nice to finally find some sort of rhythm when you're your own boss, I'm trying to ride the momentum all the way to release!Time for updates!Big Thanks to Everyone Who's Played the Demo!It means a lot to me! It's such a gift to get to see people play the game for the very first time. If you end up streaming it, I try my best to catch the VODs later on.Also, don't forget to leave reviews! (I read all of them! From criticism to nice comments to funny ones)I'm working on a \!Yes, a totally normal \... Nothing more to it... (hehe)I'll be at BitSummit later this month!Showing the game in Japan (again), please swing by if you're…
- Dev Update: I added yearning to the game (+ SGF, Six One, Beyond Game Jam) - 9 June 2025
Hello fellow structures! I hope you're all doing well :)Working on this game has been rocky at times, but I've been feeling a lot better about it! Progress is going smoothly, the pieces are slowly falling into place, and I'm so excited for y'all to experience the whole thing!Anyways, here's some updates!!Happy Pride Month!Building Relationships is a deeply weird game. It's unserious at times, freaky at times -- but to me, it's a celebration of queer romance. So I hope that everyone is having a wonderful pride month!Anyways, here's a very naked look of the game from early on.I added yearning into the game!I've been working on the later sections of the game and I can't fully share everything I'm working on. So here's a look at the buildings yearning!Fun fact: The game currently crashes if I try to stop the yearning.We're part of Southeast Asian Games Showcase!Building Relationships was an…
- Dev Update: LudoNarraCon, Indie Jam, GDC Talk and more! - 4 May 2025
And with that, April is over! Let's talk about some of the things I've been up to :) Building Relationships is a part of LudoNarraCon! If you don't know, LudoNarraCon is this awesome festival organized by folks over at Fellow Traveler to celebrate narrative games of all kinds! It's an absolute honor to be a part of such a fun selection of titles, check out this link for panels, discounts, demos, and more! My GDC Talk is available in the vault! I've been talking about this GDC talk every monthly update (sorry) but just wanted to say that it's been made available to watch for FREE! Also, at the end of the talk, there's also a small preview of an upcoming scene that shows a glimpse into the second half of the picnic date. I showed the game and gave a talk at Indie Jam in Kuala Lumpur! I was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last weekend and had a ton of fun :) Also, check out this fan art I got fr…
- Dev Update: I added a very helpful tutorial & shared my Grindr screenshots - 8 April 2025
Hello fellow structures! It's April which means, it's time for another monthly update! March was a busy month for me! I was in Japan to expo Building Relationships as part of Tokyo Indie Games Summit and then in San Francisco to speak at this year's Game Developers Conference! It was a real honor to represent Thailand in the global stage, and it's also been nice to be away from the computer for a bit. So how's the progress? My forearm's been feeling a lot better (I got a standing desk and have been doing my stretches). And the overall break has just been nice for me to refresh and really figure out where I'm at. I'm still planning for a 2025 release, things are still on track. Turns out, when you try to mash two genres together, you end up having to program & design for two different games (who would've known LOL) I'm also excited for where the story's headed. I have plans for the theme…
- Dev Update: Cat tree, dating minigame, TIGS, Day of the Devs, & GDC! - 3 March 2025
Hello fellow structures! And just like that, it's March :O Progress has slowed down a bit -- I've been dealing with some forearm strain (I think it's nerve compression from my set-up). Despite the obstacles, I'm still certain that Building Relationships will be out this year! I've still got some stuff to share though! Here's the cat tree I teased in last month's post Animals in the world of Building Relationships aren't quite exactly like the ones in our world... It doesn't make sense for a house to be rolling around cats, so I made this little cat tree instead :) And of course, you can pet the cat tree... What other animals would you like to see? I've also been working on the dating sequence... It's... certainly something. I sure hope people will enjoy it (and sure hope my mother will not play this game lmao) If you want to understand the context... you'll just have to wait for the ful…
- Dev Update: New areas, more stories, TIGS (expo in Japan), & GDC! - 9 February 2025
Hello fellow structures! It's February! Which means it's time for another dev update (that is definitely punctual and on-time). As we're creeping closer towards launch this year, I'm committing to providing monthly updates to keep you all in the loop! So here's some stuff I've been working on Have you noticed the new art? I finally came around to updating the Steam capsule & key art! It took me a minute, but I finally learned what a "value study" was and what saturation does to an image lmao What lies beyond the hill? I've been writing more dialogue, shaping up more stories to tell within the world of Building Relationships. It's all coming from the heart, it's raw at times, and I'm excited for how you all will feel about it. Speaking of more stories... What's this? Broken pillars lying about? What's out there to uncover? Now, onto some exciting news Building Relationships was included…
- A Happy New Year that's definitely not late! - 7 January 2025
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing 2024! The year started at a time when I was the most stressed, most burnt out I had ever been... But things started to come around for me as the game got accepted into showcases. I'm absolutely thankful for all of your support -- you have no idea how life-changing this has been. I ended up quitting my job, moving back home to pursue game development full-time. This all hasn't been easy, but I'm excited for when this game finally gets out there for y'all to play in full :) In the meantime, here are some stats from the demo! Like, did you know that most players are bottoms yearning for kindness? Who knew? Anyways, if you haven't, please leave a review in the demo page! I read every single one of them and try my best to incorporate your feedback into the full game :) A few more stuff Here's a bunch of random cool stuff that happened! The g…
- The Demo Update Where I Addressed All Your Feedback - 16 December 2024
Hello fellow structures, Just wanted to say thanks for everyone who's downloaded the demo, given it a try, and left a review on the demo page! This game means a lot to me, and it really warms my heart to receive so much love and support
- Catch Building Relationships at this year's TGAGWCAGA !! - 13 December 2024
Building Relationships is a part of TGAGWCAGA 2024 It's The Game Awards for Games Who Can't Afford the Game Awards!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrLRWxntgg Catch the livestream, filled with a bunch of trailers of upcoming indie gems!
- Hey, sorry for the late post but thank you everyone who's played the demo!! - 10 December 2024
Hello structures! Sorry for the late update (I crunched for the Steam Next Fest demo and needed quite a bit of recovery time). so I just wanted to say.... so what's up? I'm addressing the feedback from the demo, like the reviews on the demo page. I read them all and really appreciate all the helpful comments :) for example I moved the dating minigame outside of that unknowing void and out by the flower field oh and all the friendly structures now watch you throughout the minigame now :) there's a second part to the picnic date that I'm working on, but that will have to wait for the full release! the game is planned to be pretty small, so I doubt I'd be adding more content to the demo (just fixes and improvements) but here's a teaser to what else I've been working on... what could be going on there? hmmmm... other fun stuff Gamesradar wrote about the game a few months ago with a pretty a…
- Steam Next Fest Demo is LIVE !! - 14 October 2024
There's a new demo for Building Relationships!! As part of Steam Next Fest, we just launched a brand new demo!! In terms of what's new with this demo: brand new dating minigame exciting collectible system localized in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese revamped areas bits of extra dialogue improved controls, cameras, etc. Though most of the story is the same, the demo now has a separate page where you can leave reviews! There's also a brand new trailer as part of the demo launch!! I spent a lot of time on this demo and am now very tired, please let me know what you think about the game! Talk about it on socials, comment in the discussion groups, I'll be checking periodically!!! Thank you so much for following along the journey does far :)
