Олександр КузьменкоGameDev Eng
23 July 2026, 16:15
2026-07-23
Ukrainian indie game Tukoni: Forest Keepers gets a release date on Steam
Ukrainian team Dream Operator has announced the official release date for its new game Tukoni: Forest Keepers. To mark the occasion, the cozy puzzler has received a new trailer.
Ukrainian team Dream Operator has announced the official release date for its new game Tukoni: Forest Keepers. To mark the occasion, the cozy puzzler has received a new trailer.
«To everyone who has been waiting with us — since the Prologue, after playing the demo, or simply adding the game to their wishlist — thank you! Your patience, support, and kind words have meant more to us than words can express,» the developers said in a statement.
In the new part, players will once again immerse themselves in the world of the forest spirits Tukoni, created based on the children’s picture books of the Ukrainian illustrator and writer Oksana Bula. The game offers a continuation of the story of the Wanderer, based on the exploration of the autumn forest, solving puzzles and interacting with local residents.
«In less than a month, you can expect to meet bizarre forest inhabitants, cozy puzzles, fragrant tea, and an autumn forest that is slowly preparing for winter,» Dream Operator noted.
The first part of the series, a short free prologue called Tukoni: Prologue, was released six years ago. During that time, the project has garnered over 95% positive reviews on Steam and has gained the favor of both Ukrainian and foreign players.
Let us remind you that Ukrainian game developers create not only post-apocalyptic shooters and dark horrors, but also «cozy» projects. These are games that help you relax, unwind after a working day, feel the warmth of familiar little things — planting plants, cooking food, caring for virtual animals, or simply wandering around a beautiful world without unnecessary stress. Previously, dev.ua collected 10 Ukrainian cozy projects that are already available for purchase and those that are still in development.