- July 3, 2026 Update Notes - 3 July 2026
Fixed an issue that could occur when entering 5-19 from 5-18. Fixed an issue where the view would not focus correctly when entering 5-19 from the map.
- Shrink Rooms is joining the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! - 27 May 2026
Hello everyone!The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase brings together many puzzle and brain-teasing games well worth trying, and Shrink Rooms is happy to be part of the event.During the showcase, Shrink Rooms will be available at a special -50% limited-time discount. If you enjoy games that involve observation, deduction, and repeated experimentation, and love that moment when a puzzle finally clicks, don’t miss this event. We hope you’ll discover even more games you like during the Showcase!https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CerebralPuzzleShowcase2026
- Shrink Rooms is Coming to BitSummit PUNCH! - 21 May 2026
Hello everyone!From May 23 to 24, Shrink Rooms will be joining Indie Games Pass in Kyoto, Japan for BitSummit PUNCH!Visitors will be able to try the latest version of the game at the event, and we’ll also have various merch and goodies to give away.Members of the development team will be there as well, so if you’re planning to attend, feel free to stop by booth 3F-A14 and say hi!We look forward to seeing you there!
- Shrink Rooms – 30% OFF for the Horse Sale! - 12 February 2026
The walls are closing in.Shrink Rooms is 30% OFF during the Steam China Horse Sale (Feb 13–25). First Lunar New Year discount since launch.A hardcore sokoban-like where walls shrink every turn. Step count = life count. One wrong move? Cube of minced meat.⸻📦 Status: Released · 30% OFF 🐴 Sale: Feb 13 – 25 🧩 300+ handcrafted puzzles→ Grab it now. Before the walls grab you.
- TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025, HERE WE COME! - 18 September 2025
We are beyond excited to announce that our student-made debut game, 《Shrink Rooms》, has been selected for the SELECTED INDIE 80 exhibit at #TGS2025!📍 Find us at: Booth E-14, Hall 11🗓️ Dates: Sep 25 - 28🎮 Play the demo & chat with the devs!👉The TGS and Autumn sales are starting soon It's the perfect time to WISHLIST the game on Steam
- Shrink Rooms has been selected in Tiny Teams 2025! Let's find more great games! - 8 August 2025
We're excited to announce that Shrink Rooms has been selected for Tiny Teams 2025! It's a game sale event featuring Indie games developed by small teams of up to 5 people—and as you can see in the credits, the Shrink Rooms team consists of 3 membres, and supportes by Pone Games.Being chosen for Tiny Teams 2025 is a recognition for our small student team! If you'd like to check out other great Indie games by small teams, please visit the page via this link.Steam Sale Page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/TinyTeams2025
- [v1.2 Refactor Update] "Bug Clearing Plan" & New Discounts Available Now! - 6 August 2025
Hello to all new and existing employees of Mat-Rix!Our company’s Shrink Rooms has finally completed development after undergoing bottom-up refactoring. Its overall operational stability and reliability have been significantly improved, and we believe it will help us identify the most top-tier employees!We welcome you to continue submitting your resumes and participating in Mat-Rix’s recruitment test!Additionally, Shrink Rooms is offering a limited-time 2-week all-time low 20% discount. Now, you can participate in the application with an entry fee of only $11.99!The key updates from this large-scale refactoring are as follows:💥New Content:Inverter floor tiles have been replaced with Inverter Pressure Plates (yellow = on, red = off).Visual optimization of Signal Lines to enhance dynamic prompt effects.Optimized the color and animation of the prompt dashed lines on obscured Pressure Plate…
- 2025 v1.1.3 Updated Note - 3 June 2025
Content Update Several main levels have been added to the fourth area of Chapter Three, and the difficulty curve has been adjusted. Level 2 - 48 has been adjusted to a side - level, and a new main level has been added to this sequence. Level 3 - 34 has been adjusted to a side - level. Level optimization (Levels 3 - 51, 3 - 61, 3 - 48, 3 - 58, 3 - 59) Level 5 - 20 has been adjusted to a side - level. Experience Optimization After the player dies, the level will no longer be automatically reset. You can choose to manually reset or undo the last step. Problem Fixes The polymer blocks in the cave will no longer be consumed and create new connections. The number of the disappeared Level 2 - 07 is back! Fixed the localization and interaction issues on the level completion screen in some languages. The achievements for Inspect all exhibits, Complete Chapter 5, and Complete the Game can now be…
- Shrink Rooms Join #TurnBasedThursday Fest 2025 ! Special Sale Ongoing! - 1 June 2025
Shrink Rooms has joined #TurnBasedThursday Fest! This is a celebration for turn-based strategy game makers, players, and fans! Shrink Rooms will continue its 15% off for the first release. Welcome to get it! Click :https://store.steampowered.com/sale/TurnBasedThursdayFest2025 The event runs from June 2nd to June 9th, and features hundreds of role-playing games, Simulation Games, grand strategy games, deck-building games, 4X games, roguelikes, puzzle games, city-builders, and more... See just how much variety there is in turn-based games, all united by fun based on smart choices & clever planning instead of reflexes & reactions. Discover hidden gems, find hits on sale, and check out all the upcoming games that might be your next favorite.
- Shrink Rooms Join Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! Don't miss the puzzle game feast! - 30 May 2025
Do you love puzzle games? Do you dabble every once in a while? Are you a puzzle novice curious to know if the genre is for you? Cerebral Puzzle Showcase was created to help you find your next favorite puzzle game! The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase will run from May 29 to June 5, showcasing over 300 puzzle games, as well as newly released games, a large number of free trial versions, and great value game bundles! https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com/ During this event, Shrink Rooms will have a full launch discount, and a free Demo will also be updated. Enjoy this intellectual feast!
- Die or Push It Out! Shrink Rooms is now on sale! - 29 May 2025
Hello all puzzle-solving experts! Since the February Steam Next Fest, "Shrink Rooms" has received a lot of anticipation and attention from the community, and the designer's hair is also about to run out. But we haven't given up, and the complete version of "Shrink Rooms" has finally been released! Click here to watch Launch Trailer! In the first 12 days after the release of "Shrink Rooms", we will activate a -15% initial discount, and also prepare bundles with multiple puzzle games, double the game, double the happiness, and more discounts! In the official version, rich and excellent puzzles are the core experience we value the most, so we have prepared more than 300 "carefully cooked" puzzle room levels for everyone. The main level focuses on teaching mechanisms and ideas, while the sub-level emphasizes reasoning that exhausts brainpower. You only need to pass the test of the main line…
- "Wall-tastic"! Shrink Rooms LAUNCH DATE & PRICE Revealed🎮 - 13 May 2025
Dear puzzle lovers, Programmers are losing hair, the art team is exhausted from revisions, and the planners are laughing at bugs. Yes, Shrink Rooms Will Be Available On Steam On May 28th! The original price is $14.99 , with 15% off and a 10% off in bundles for the first 12 days. Add to your Wishlist now, and you'll be notified as soon as it's on sale! Full version compared to the demo: - A bunch of new levels. - Super refined graphics and interface. - Added a few pages of comic storyline (the story is a bit lame, but better than nothing). The level editor is delayed. To make up for it, we're launching a Community Level Contest: design a super hard level, and your name will be in the game. Click the link or join our Discord for submission methods and design tips. Hint: the harder, the better! Shrink Rooms Community Level Contest Guide
- Shrink Rooms Joins Steam Sokoban Fest 2025! Try Out New Demo! - 21 April 2025
Hello everyone! Exciting news! The push-box puzzle game Shrink Rooms will officially join "Steam Sokoban Fest 2025"! During this special event, we’re bringing you 66 brain-burning levels that are sure to keep you playing until you’re "full"! The "Steam Sokoban Fest 2025" will run from April 21 to April 28 at 10 AM PT. The new demo version now includes the “Undo” button and has improved performance and device compatibility. Come give it a try! Shrink Rooms is an innovative turn-based push-box game with a unique twist: at the end of each turn, the room’s walls shrink inward. Players must carefully plan every move to push boxes and escape the room, or risk being crushed into a pulp by the walls! Hurry and join the "Steam Sokoban Fest 2025" to experience the endless fun of Shrink Rooms! Head to the Steam store now to add it to your Wishlist and don’t miss out on this push-box feast! https:/…
- [Mat-Rix Demo Data Digest] - 6 March 2025
Thanks for playing《Shrink Rooms Demo》! The FREE DEMO will stay open! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454020/Shrink_Rooms_Demo/ ▼ Core Metrics Here▼ Which level is your favorite? Upcoming plans: ・ Add controller & keyboard support ・ Elevate bugs to puzzle mechanics ▲ Dev Channel ▲ Discord: https://discord.gg/vNq3vMuBMw Includes fragmented intel & Rights to demand an "Undo button" (Pro Tip: Wishlist on Steam to boost devs' caffeine levels)
- [Dev Log] Known issues and solutions Q&A - 28 February 2025
Hello everyone! Since the free trial version of "Shrink Rooms" was launched, we have received a lot of feedback from players. The easier parts have been fixed through update. However, there are still some performance issues and player doubts that need to be answered in the current version. Therefore, this dev log mainly answers these questions for everyone! Q: Why is there no response when I press the W/A/S/D key after entering the game's selection scene? Only ESC can choose to exit. A: We're very sorry to have caused any inconvenience to everyone's gameplay! This is an input system issue that is difficult to reproduce stably. Based on our limited test samples, if you have plugged in control devices such as a USB cable or wireless receiver for the controller on your computer, you can try unplugging the controller input device other than the mouse and keyboard to solve the problem. Alter…
- Run or be crushed! Shrink Rooms Demo Join The Days of Ramadan Festival 2025 - 28 February 2025
We're really honored to be part of The Days of Ramadan Festival 2025! You can browse this festival at: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45022621/sale/RamadanFestival2025 Welcome to try out the Shrink Rooms Demo and add it to your Wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454020/Shrink_Rooms_Demo/ Run, or you'll get crushed by the walls! Our Discrod: https://discord.gg/vNq3vMuBMw
- Shrink Rooms Demo join Steam Next Fest! New level and achievement updated! - 25 February 2025
Hello everyone! "Shrink Rooms Demo" officially participated in the Steam February Next Fest! Welcome everyone to download the demo version and don't forget to add your wishlist and leave your review on the page below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454020/_Demo/ Before the start of Steam Next Fest, we fixed many issues caused by portals and added new level C-03 and achievements to complete all levels of the demo. Welcome to open the game to challenge! If you have already challenged C-02 and want to unlock C-03, you can unlock C-03 by passing C-02 again. If you want to communicate with developers, you can also join our Discord: https://discord.gg/DnRnYfbqd8
- 【"Mat-Rix Assessment Program" OPEN】Join "Shrink Rooms" Demo Test Now! - 20 February 2025
Try "Shrink Rooms Demo" Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454020/Shrink_Rooms_Demo/ We sincerely invite you to step into the "Shrink Rooms Demo" for this "Special Recruitment Test"! In the first chapter, you'll face puzzles like Pressure Plate, deep Gound Hole, and Inverter devices. Pass the main challenges, and you'll unlock the 2nd/3rd interviews. In the 2nd/3rd interviews, get a glimpse of the Polymer and Portal Wall puzzles that will appear in the official version. Only the "genius minds" can pass the test. If you still want more, Add To Wishlist for FINAL TRIAL access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3409430?utm_source=steam If you have any questions or feedback, you're welcome to post them in our Discord and communicate with the developers! Discord:https://discord.gg/Mj3GAnhHxC Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@PoneGamesStudio X:https://x.com/shrinkrooms
- Shrink Rooms is open now! Join to your wishlist! - 10 January 2025
Hey everyone! Our brand-new indie game - "Shrink Rooms" Steam page has been open! In "Shrink Rooms", you'll embark on an extraordinary adventure in mysterious shrinking spaces. Get ready to solve mind-bending puzzles and uncover secrets that lie within these unique rooms. Our team has been working hard to create this immersive experience for all of you. We can't wait to share more details in the future! Add to your wishlist now to stay updated, which is very important for us. Or join our Discord channel to get more information about this game! Discord:https://discord.gg/JnQHZdyjsr