Woodwork Simulator Prototype

Welcome to Woodwork Simulator, a new proof-of-concept demo from The Irregular Corporation.

Here at The Irregular Corporation, we’re always playing around with interesting and fun simulation ideas and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to.

Woodwork Simulator is a free, open demo that showcases an initial set of hand tools and the ability to shape and build whatever you like. Saw yourself off a chunk of wood and chisel it into a masterpiece!

Woodwork Simulator gives you the tools to work with wood in remarkably realistic ways. Using a range of hand tools, you’ll be able to saw with accurate precision, chisel to the depth you desire, drill without restraint, plane wood to a smooth finish, or carve intricate designs on the lathe.

We offer 4 modes in the demo; a free build option to make whatever you please and 3x challenge modes to get you comfortable using the tools by recreating furniture to an existing template.

Being a prototype tech demo, please be aware that you may encounter bugs or other performance issues and the game does not represent final release quality.

FEATURES

• Explore your creativity in free-build mode where the only limit is your imagination

• Apply your woodworking prowess in our three challenge modes, building furniture items from existing templates

• Saw, drill, chisel, plane, lathe, sand and glue with incredible precision

• Add the finishing touches to your creations by applying wood oil and a range of paint colours

          

One of our aims in putting this demo into your hands early is to hear about what you like and what you don’t. 

Click the link below to find our feedback form where you can let us know your thoughts. 

Fancy sharing your creations with the world? Then use #woodworksim - we can't wait to see all of the awesome designs you make.

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Wish this could be a full release? Click the link below to show your support and Wishlist the game on Steam.

CONTROLS

An overview of all of the controls can be found within the game’s menu. Similarly, on-screen prompts will guide you on how to use the tools.

For those curious ahead of time…

Movement and camera:

W, S, A, D                          Move forwards, backwards, left and right           Mouse MovementLook around (left, right, up, down)

When using the tools:

Middle-mouse (hold)Pan camera                                                                               Right-mouse  (hold)Rotate cameraMouse scroll wheelZoom in and outW, S, A, DRotate/tilt toolSpaceReset a tool back to its starting rotation

Player actions:

Mouse Left-Click       Primary ActionMouse Right-ClickSecondary ActionZUndoFCreate template (from any held piece of wood)RX-ray mode, preview template inside woodQQuick move, hold to drag wood aroundCScreenshot (saved to ‘My Pictures’)EBackESCMenuLeft-ShiftFreehand, hold to disable tool assistance

WAIT, I HAVE QUESTIONS!

Is this a free demo?

Yep, the demo is free to download. We’ve been having a great time playing around with the tools and are really looking forward to seeing what the Itch.io community can do.

• I’ve just built the oak equivalent of the Mona Lisa, can I show off my own creation?

Incredible! Press the ‘C’ key during gameplay to take a snap of your designs (the image will be saved in your default MY PICTURES folder), or grab the camera that's in the workshop and snap that perfect pic.

Be sure to tag us in any posts and use #woodworksim – we’d love to see what people are making.

• I love it! When will it become a full game?

Great question. We think this idea has legs and are considering ways we could expand it out into a full experience. Part of our desire to get this into people’s hands early is to find out how viable the core mechanics are and how much appetite there would be for a full game. If this is right up your alley, let us know!

You can even Wishlist the game on Steam already to register your interest.

• Can I reach out with thoughts and suggestions for where this could go in the future?

Yes, absolutely. We’d love to hear feedback. You can follow this link to a short survey where we’re collecting ideas and thoughts from players.

• What's the best way to discuss the game with others or report issues?

Please join us on Discord and head to the Woodwork section to chat with other players, or reach out to us directly.

• What else is The Irregular Corporation up to? What other games do you have?

We are always working on a range of titles, both for PC and console. Here are the best ways to keep in touch.

• Visit our website
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• Join our Discord server
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MINIMUM SPEC

OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or higher

Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Athlon X4 740 (or equivalent)

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) or Radeon R9 285 (2048 MB)

Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.

DirectX: Version 9.0c

Storage: 1 GB available space

Sound Card: DirectX compatible