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New Q&A on Fix Gaming Channel: we talk with Outside the Blocks solo dev Michał Kubas about medieval dioramas, player feedback, and what's next for the game. #OutsideTheBlocks #IndieDev #CozyGames #GameDev

Outside the Blocks: Interview with Solo Dev Michał Kubas

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Game of the Week #30 is Outside the Blocks, a relaxed 3D diorama builder from solo dev Michał Kubas. #OutsideTheBlocks #indiegames #cozygames #PCgaming

Outside the Blocks – Cozy Diorama Building Meets Creative Freedom (GOTW #30)

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Wicked Cabins Let You Experience Gameplay

Wicked Cabins demo is a fresh diorama builder game with a haunting style, has just released for Linux and Windows PC. All of this comes from the creative mind of developer Dariusz Pietrala. That now gives you a chance to try it on Steam. If you’ve ever wanted to build your own haunted hideout, something cozy but also a little cursed, then this might be your new compulsion. This brand-new diorama builder from a solo dev just released a free Wicked Cabins demo on Linux. Which is also not your average “cozy game.” It’s equal parts warmth and wickedness, inviting you to build little retreats in places most people would rather run away from. Right from forests full of witches, swamps that whisper, Transylvanian nights, and even the pits of Hell itself. But here’s the catch: there are no rules, no timers, no win conditions. None. You’re not here to grind quests or chase high scores, you’re here to relax. Wicked Cabins demo is pure creative freedom, since you decide how haunting or snug your little getaway turns out. Think of it like Minecraft after it spent a few months hanging out in a haunted cabin with flickering lanterns and a bubbling cauldron.

What’s in the Wicked Cabins Demo?

Right now, the free trial gives us one handcrafted diorama builder to play with: The Woods. Imagine a tiny, foggy forest clearing where you can drop in your own eerie little cabin, light it up with lanterns, clutter it with spellbooks, and maybe tuck a cauldron in the corner just to let people know you’re up to something. It’s not about “surviving the woods”, it’s about making the woods your home. And the mood? Unreal. The soundscapes are soft, the lighting is warm, and even though you’re building in a world of curses and cobwebs, it somehow feels… peaceful. There’s this wonderful tension between creepy and cozy that makes every cabin feel like your own secret getaway.

Wicked Cabins - Demo Out Now!

Why You’ll Care

As a Linux player, you know the pain of seeing an epic indie only to find out it’s “Windows only.” Well, breathe easy. Wicked Cabins runs natively, so you can summon your haunted haven in the demo. Finally, a creepy-cute creative sandbox we don’t have to dual-boot for. And the best part? You can screenshot your builds and share them. So yeah, expect your socials to be flooded with friends showing their “postcard-perfect haunted hideaways.” It’s the kind of game where you’ll want to compare creations, laugh about who put way too many skulls on the porch. Maybe steal an idea or two for your own build.

Final Thoughts

The Wicked Cabins demo feels like the kind of game you fire up when you just want to unwind, but with a hook. It’s cozy gaming with a wicked grin, inviting you to make cursed places feel like home. Whether you’re into spooky vibes, creative sandbox fun, or just want a chill project to sink into, this is worth checking out. The trial is out now on Steam, completely free, for Linux and Windows players. Go grab it, light a lantern, due to start building your dream (or nightmare) cabin.

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Wicked Cabins Transforms Eerie Landscapes Creatively

Wicked Cabins tiny relaxing builder game where you design cozy dioramas on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative talents of developer Dariusz Pietrala. Due to find its way onto Steam. Ever wish you could take a haunted swamp, a cursed forest, or even the gates of hell... and turn it into your dream cabin? Wicked Cabins lets you do exactly that — no timers, no rules, no jump scares, and definitely no stress. Made by solo dev Dariusz Pietrala, Wicked Cabins is a chill diorama builder with a haunting twist. Since it’s not about survival or combat. It’s about finding peace in the eerie, and creating comfort in the unlikeliest of places. So whether you’re a Linux player looking for something relaxing to unwind with, or you’re just someone who vibes with witchy aesthetics and cozy horror — this game is calling your name. You’re dropped into haunted, atmospheric locations — each one steeped in mystery — and also given total creative freedom to build, decorate, and vibe. Want to make a moss-covered witch hut deep in the woods? Go for it. Dreaming of a candlelit sanctuary inside a crumbling gothic castle? It’s all yours.

Wicked Cabins - Diorama Builder Announcement

Here’s where you can unleash your weird little interior designer:

The Woods – A magical forest where mushrooms glow, and the air hums with spell craft. Also the kind of place where a witch might sip tea under the moonlight.

Transylvania – Gloomy castles, velvet shadows, and ghostly whispers. Wicked Cabins is haunting, but there’s a weird kind of beauty in it. Think vampires, but make it cozy.

Hell – Yep. Hell. Lava rivers. Lost souls. And somehow, it still manages to feel warm and inviting once you start decorating. Comfort is where you make it.

The Swamp – Inspired by Louisiana folklore. Fog rolls through cypress trees, and something always seems to be watching. But light some lanterns, hang some herbs, and suddenly it’s home.

What really sets Wicked Cabins apart is its vibe. It doesn’t rush you or ask anything of you. It just quietly hands you the tools and says: take the darkness, and make it yours. This is one of those rare titles that’s both eerie and oddly heartwarming. It's like Studio Ghibli meets Diablo... if Diablo gave you a hammer, a candle, and told you to just chill and decorate. If you’re into creative games, slow vibes, and that sweet mix of the gothic and the cozy, wishlist Wicked Cabins on Steam now. It’s a perfect little gem for the Linux crowd — and honestly, we could all use a break from all the chaos sometimes. So go ahead. Light some candles. Brew some ghost tea. Build something beautiful in the dark.