- Play Tukoni: Forest Keepers Now! - 17 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,Today is a very special day for our team. After many years, we're finally ready to share with you a game we dreamed of making when we set out on this journey, Tukoni: Forest Keepers. 🧡For us, the path through the woods wasn't always clear. There were times when the light shining through the trees would fade. In those times, your support and the reviews you wrote for us on the Tukoni: Prologue page were our guiding light.You came from all over the globe. You made the tea in the Traveller's Hut, met the Boar, struggled with the telephone, and poked the Rain Mushroom. You dealt with the Mushroom puzzle, the one I designed on a piece of paper that I still have. You played our short free game on your own. You shared the journey with your partners, and with your kids. A 30-minute journey with no end, yet some reviewers had over five hours of playtime.We disappeared for so…
- Settle into a Cozy Spot on August 17! - 16 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,Not every moment in the forest needs to be about solving a puzzle or helping someone get ready for winter.Sometimes, it’s nice to take a little break.Throughout Tukoni: Forest Keepers, you’ll find Cozy Spots — quiet places where you can take a break from your journey and enjoy the world around you.Sit on a bench and draw in your Notebook. Settle into a rocking chair. Stop for a moment in a meadow of flowers. Share a quiet moment in a cradle with a friend. Or find a telescope and look up at the stars. ✨And, of course, you can always brew some tea and enjoy it while listening to the forest music.So when you find a Cozy Spot, take a seat and stay for as long as you like. 🍂Tukoni: Forest Keepers launches tomorrow, August 17!
- Share a Tea with a Friend on August 17! - 13 August 2026
One of the beloved features of Tukoni: Prologue was drinking tea, so we decided to take it to the next level in Tukoni: Forest Keepers. 🧡You’ll learn the art of tea-making from the Tea Tukoni in the Sycamore level. Once you acquire the Tea Ceremony box, you can start brewing!Gather herbs as you exploreDiscover tea recipes hidden throughout the forestBrew over a dozen unique teasShare them with the characters you meetEvery character has one tea they love above all others. Every tea ceremony is special, and is like no other.Can you brew a tea for everyone you meet? That’s up to you!Tukoni: Forest Keepers releases August 17!
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers Releases on August 17! - 23 July 2026
Six years ago, we released Tukoni: Prologue—a small, free adventure that introduced many of you to the magical world of the Tukoni.Today, we're beyond excited to finally share this:Tukoni: Forest Keepers launches on Steam on August 17, 2026!To everyone who has been waiting for us—whether since the Prologue, after playing the demo, or after adding the game to your wishlist—thank you. Your patience, encouragement, and support have meant more to us than we can put into words.We've prepared a Release Date Trailer to give you another glimpse into the magical world of Tukoni, reveal more of what awaits, and build a little excitement before release.In less than a month, you'll finally get to meet the forest's whimsical characters, solve cozy puzzles, brew fragrant tea, and help the forest prepare for winter.We truly can't wait to welcome you into the kind, magical world we've been creating.The…
- Play the Updated Tukoni: Forest Keepers Demo at Steam Next Fest - 22 February 2026
Friends, Tukoni: Forest Keepers will be taking part in the Winter Steam Next Fest. For the festival, we’re preparing an updated demo with new locations, characters, puzzles, and a few secret cute features. 👀The past few months have been challenging for all of us, but we keep moving toward release, and Steam Next Fest is a big milestone for us. 🫶We’d be incredibly grateful if you play our demo during the festival and tell your friends about it! Your activity during these days will help Tukoni: Forest Keepers reach even more new players during the festival. Thank you for being with us! 🧡
- Play Tukoni: Forest Keepers Demo now! - 7 August 2025
Hello, Forest Keepers! 🧡The wait is over — the demo of Tukoni: Forest Keepers is now live on Steam! Step into the soft paws of Traveller, explore a cozy corner of the forest, meet whimsical critters, and solve gentle puzzles as the Tukoni prepare for winter.We can’t wait to hear what you think and hope you enjoy your journey through this hand-drawn world of kindness and tea. With warmth, The Tukoni dev team
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers demo is releasing August 7! - 31 July 2025
Tukoni: Forest Keepers demo is releasing August 7! 🧡 In the demo, you’ll:Step into the soft paws of Traveller, the Tukoni on a bigger journey than ever before Explore Sycamore, a cozy corner where forest keepers Tukoni are getting ready for winter’s arrival Solve charming puzzles and meet whimsical characters Brew fragrant tea and enjoy a warm, illustrated world filled with kindnessWe're extremely happy to be going live during the Wholesome Games celebration!Don’t forget to wishlist and follow to be notified when the demo goes live!Kind regards, Tukoni dev team
- Discover the Whimsy of Puzzles in Tukoni: Forest Keepers! - 8 April 2025
Our dear Forest Keepers, We’re thrilled to share a little peek into the magical puzzles and mini-games waiting for you in Tukoni: Forest Keepers! Whether you’re brewing fragrant teas, organizing cozy spaces, or cracking whimsical padlocks, every challenge is steeped in the charm of our kind hand-drawn world. Here’s a taste of what’s in store: The Ritual of Leaves In the heart of Yavir, the bustling hub where Tukoni gather, you’ll meet Tea Tukoni — the revered master of tea ceremonies. Tea Tukoni will guide you through the ancient art of brewing, teaching you how to combine fragrant herbs found throughout the forest. Each blend brings warmth and comfort to those who sip it. Keep your eyes open for rare herbs and new recipes; every cup is a delightful discovery. The Art of Tidying Organizing is an art! Our cozy grid puzzles invite you to fit a variety of items into snug, diegetic spaces.…
- Merry Christmas and thank you for an incredible year! - 25 December 2024
Greetings, our dear forest keepers! We wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your days be as warm and delightful as a cup of tea brewed beneath a sky full of sparkling stars. 🌟 May your hearts be filled with love, coziness, and endless wonder! 💙💛 As we prepare to take a short break before embracing all the adventures that 2025 will bring, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on some of our biggest milestones from 2024! Tukoni: Prologue Updates We released several updates to the beloved Tukoni: Prologue, fixing critical bugs and adding support for several dozen languages! Tukoni: Forest Keepers Announced! The full Tukoni game we've dreamed about for so long (and we know you’ve been dreaming about too!) is finally becoming a reality! We revealed Tukoni: Forest Keepers during the Wholesome Direct 2024 event and were thrilled to see it receive over 3,000 wishlists on the ver…
- First Tukoni: Forest Keepers screenshots! - 14 November 2024
Dear Forest Keepers, It's been some time since our latest update in June! We're happy to share that the production for Tukoni: Forest Keepers has been in full swing for a while now! Today we'd like to share a glimpse of the game's story, and show you the locations and puzzles we're currently working on! Before embarking on his important magical journey, our main character Tukoni The Traveller makes a stop in Yavir, the home to all Tukoni of the forest. Here he will meet his old friends, get this year's assignment and learn some important things that will help him along the way. Before we wrap up, we'd like to thank you all again for your incredible support since our game's announcement! Special thanks to our friends at Secret Mode, who have put up such a heart-warming Cozy Quest lineup this year! We'd be in touch again before Christmas, and you can await a lot more news from us througho…
- Thank you for 10,000 wishlists! - 23 June 2024
Dear Forest Keepers, On June 8 we finally shared the news that we had been cooking for some time: the announcement of the full Tukoni game, Tukoni: Forest Keepers. We wanted to reach out and say a huge 'Thank you' to each and every one of you who wishlisted, created content, shared our full game and played Tukoni: Prologue in the past two weeks. The team is absolutely thrilled to see so many people excited about our game! We're extremely grateful to Wholesome Games for having us, and to Women-Led Games Showcase for featuring Tukoni: Prologue and Tukoni: Forest Keepers. Thanks to the support of so many amazing Forest Keepers around the world, our game has received an incredible 10,000 wishlists in the first two weeks after the announcement, and we couldn't have been happier! To stay updated about the development of Tukoni: Forest Keepers, please follow our page below! https://store.steam…
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers announced! - 8 June 2024
Our dear Tukoni community, We are so happy to finally share that a full game set in the Tukoni universe is coming! It is called Tukoni: Forest Keepers, and it has just been unveiled at the Wholesome Direct 2024. Tukoni: Forest Keepers will tell the complete story of The Traveler's adventure, from getting the invitation to completing his very important quest. Expect more characters, more puzzles and mini-games, more exploration, and last but not least, more tea brewing! We are in the very early stages of development, and we will be sharing a lot more as we develop the game. Just before we wrap up for today, we are so humbled by you playing the game, giving us feedback, and staying in the loop all these years. Your dedication has been paving our development journey. You are the true Forest Keepers. We can finally say this... WISHLIST NOW! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2933200/Tukoni_…
- Tukoni now speak many languages, and want your answers! - 30 May 2024
Greetings, our dear Forest Spirits! We are happy to share that we have prepared the biggest update so far! We've added support for the following languages (listed in alphabetical order): Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Spanish - Latin America Thai That's not all: We've added a link to our new questionnaire in the Main Menu. We'll be very grateful if you could find several minutes for us to answer these questions. If you have already played the game, here's a Google Forms link. A fix for the Tea Achievement bug, An Easter Egg about something coming very soon! As always, you can stay updated by following our developer page and Tukoni: Prologue page. Following would give you a chance to see all the exciting updates we have in store for you! You can also follow Dream Operator on Twitter. Last but not least, we have created a page for the Tuk…
- First Patch! - 15 May 2024
Greetings, our dear Forest Spirits! We are happy to share that we have updated the game's build. Here's what's new: Added Turkish language support, thanks to the invaluable contribution of our player, Ahmet Yıldız, Fixed a critical bug that was blocking game progression, Implemented various UI/UX improvements for a smoother experience. As always, you can stay updated by following our developer page and Tukoni: Prologue page. Following would give you a chance to see all the exciting updates we have in store for you! You can also follow Dream Operator on Twitter. Warm regards, Tukoni Development Team
- Our new game at Wholesome Direct 2024! - 8 May 2024
Our dear Forest Keepers, We're very happy to share that our new game will be announced at Wholesome Direct 2024 on June 8 at 9 am PT, 12 pm ET, 6 pm CET. Get ready to see exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ cozy uplifting indie games! Dive into Wholesome Games for more! 💜 P.S. You can follow Dream Operator on Twitter to be the first to learn the latest news about our upcoming games!
- Look! The New Name! - 30 April 2024
Greetings, our dear Forest Keepers! We have some exciting news for you today. The New Name! We've renamed the page to "Tukoni: Prologue," a change long overdue! We believe this new name better embodies the essence of our short game. It is a free prologue and a promise of what is coming! And Developer Page! Meet our indie team, Dream Operator, on our newly created developer page. Stay updated by following our developer page and Tukoni: Prologue page. Following would give you a chance to see all the exciting updates we have in store for you! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1419860/Tukoni_Prologue/ We're already packing our backpacks for a cozy forest walk. Are you coming? Warm regards, Tukoni Development Team
- Merry Christmas from Tukoni devs! - 23 December 2023
Greetings, our dear forest spirits! First of all, we’d like to thank everybody who played, created, and shared content based on our game Tukoni over the past years. To be very honest, when we released the game three years ago, we couldn’t expect such an overwhelming response. It warms our hearts to see the game being played, enjoyed, and cherished during all this time. When we embarked on our short journey in the pandemic-themed 2020, it was our goal to give our players a chance to step into a magical relaxing place. It’s great to see that more great cozy games give players such an opportunity today. We also haven’t been in touch a lot, and we’re sorry about that. We’ll be in touch more in 2024! We would like to wish you a cozy, warm, and safe Christmas, wherever you are. Thank you for sticking with us! The journey of Tukoni the Traveller will continue. Kind regards, Tukoni dev team.
