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Press release:
Wiesbaden, Germany, June 5th, 2026 – Indie developer Novemtails and publisher Assemble Entertainment have unveiled Under Canopies, a cozy first-person survival game where you must build a peaceful life within a tranquil forest sanctuary and learn to live alongside nature, rather than conquer it. This unique adventure removes combat entirely and replaces it with a calmer, more reflective experience centered around crafting, exploration, wildlife photography, farming, and personal expression. Just revealed during the Latin American Games Showcase.

“Under Canopies started as a personal project and slowly evolved into something much bigger,” said Roberto Ortiz, solo developer at Novemtails.

“Your main incentive is not to ‘win’ through combat, but to gradually build a more complete, cozy, and meaningful life in the forest.”

Escape to paradise and discover a handcrafted forest world filled with rivers, mountains, flower fields, hidden spaces, and wildlife. By discovering forgotten places within nature, the world begins to feel like a sanctuary: a peaceful environment where you can slow down, settle in, and form a relationship with the land.

Fans of Spiritfarer, Among Trees, and A Short Hike, who are right at home in the quiet confines of the natural world, will love this unique cozy take on the call of the wild.

Venture where the wild things are

Under Canopies recently appeared during Steam Next Fest, surpassing 33,000 wishlists and players falling under the spell of their own woodland escapes in an exclusive demo. Further exploration awaits intrepid pioneers when the full game is available 2026.

Explore without fear

Step into a serene, vibrant forest full of mysteries. There’s no hunting or violence here; exploration is about discovering unique resources, observing wildlife, and recording each find in your journal.

Build your refuge

Raise your cabin from scratch and customize it with furniture, decorations, and handmade items. Create a cozy home where every detail reflects your style.

Cook and cultivate

Gather plants, tend your garden, and combine ingredients to prepare over thirty recipes. Each dish is a new way to satisfy your hunger and enjoy the flavors of nature.

Live with animals

From chickens and sheep to bees and wild creatures, animals are part of your daily life. Raise them, watch them, and live peacefully alongside them, finding companionship and unexpected rewards.

A truly unique experience

Under Canopies redefines survival by leaving behind combat and danger. Here, you don’t fight against nature, you thrive with it.

Run wild in Under Canopies – available 2026 on Steam PC

About Novemtails
Novemtails is the independent game development label of Roberto Ortiz, a game programmer based in Mexico and the solo developer behind Under Canopies. Roberto has worked with teams including Estación Pi, Amber Studio, 1SimpleGame, Macula Interactive, and Jettelly, and served as a technical reviewer for Visualizing Equations Vol. 2. Working alongside nine cats, he creates thoughtful, technically polished games with a strong focus on craft, atmosphere and interactive detail. Roberto is also the creator of “Game Publishers”, a reference site cataloging game publishers from around the world for developers and industry professionals. For more information, visit novemtails.com.

About Assemble Entertainment
Assemble Entertainment is an independent publisher based in Germany, best known for indie hits such as Sticky Business, Roadwarden, Decktamer, Paddle Paddle Paddle, Grind Survivors and the Endzone franchise. Since 2016, Assemble has released more than 50 games across different genres, including cozy, horror, strategy and roguelike and has established itself as a trusted partner for bringing original indie projects to market.