01
Build a home
Construct housing for your colony, with building work that can be delegated to your wolf children.
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Family Time
Game
Everything we know about the upcoming first-person colony simulator from sgthale.
Planned release: Q1 2027Early builds: Episode 3 · MembersFree demo: Episode 2
Fan-made. Source-checked. Always a work in progress.
ReleaseQ1 2027Planned
PlatformPC · WindowsConfirmed
Free demoEpisode 2 · FreeConfirmed
Latest buildEpisode 3 · MembersConfirmed
MultiplayerNot officially confirmedNot confirmed
Current public information · Steam store Developer on itch.io
MEET YOUR NEXT COLONY
A family. A home. A lot to manage.
What is Family Time?
A first-person colony simulator about looking after a growing family of wolf children. Build a home, keep everyone fed, and put your growing colony to work.
The idea is simple. Keeping up with everyone is the interesting part. This guide brings together public information so you can see what has been announced, what you can play, and what is still unknown.
Explore the gameplayLIFE IN THE COLONY
Gameplay overview
02
Keep everyone fed
Farming and food management are part of caring for the colony. Exact production rates are not published here.
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Grow your colony
Care for a growing population of wolf children. Final population limits and performance are not confirmed.
Developer on itch.ioREADY TO PLAY?
Your colony starts
with Episode 2.
Play the free pre-alpha or compare it with the latest member build.
Demo & download statusPublic demo
Episode 2 is available free through the developer’s official Patreon post. Free access was announced on 9 October 2026; this is a work-in-progress pre-alpha, not the full Steam release.
Patreon early builds
Episode 3 launched on 9 October 2026 with more features and fixes. Its official Patreon post currently requires paid membership; check the access terms before subscribing.
Platforms
Windows builds are available for Episodes 2 and 3. Episode 3 also lists a Mac member build; there is no official mobile app.
PC, Mac & mobile statusMultiplayer
Steam lists single-player. There is currently no official confirmation of multiplayer or co-op in the sources reviewed.
Can you play with friends?THE DEVELOPMENT NOTEBOOK
Latest updates
Episode 3 is out; Episode 2 is now free
sgthale announced free access to Episode 2 on Patreon alongside Episode 3, a continuation with more features and bug fixes. Episode 3 currently requires paid membership. These are development builds; the Steam release remains planned for Q1 2027.
Steam wishlists are open
sgthale published a public announcement linking to the Family Time Steam page. You can now follow the game through its official store listing.
Episode 2 first released on Patreon
Episode 2’s original release post is dated 11 September 2026. The developer labels it a work-in-progress pre-alpha. Its later free opening was announced on 9 October, so the original release date and free-access date are different milestones.
A FEW QUICK ANSWERS
Before you
join the colony.
What’s known today.
No guesses about tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
What is Family Time?
A first-person colony simulator about looking after a growing family of wolf children. Build a home, keep everyone fed, and put your growing colony to work. It is developed by sgthale.
Can I play Family Time for free?
Episode 2 is available free through the developer’s official Patreon post. Free access was announced on 9 October 2026; this is a work-in-progress pre-alpha, not the full Steam release. Episode 3 launched on 9 October 2026 with more features and fixes. Its official Patreon post currently requires paid membership; check the access terms before subscribing.
When does Family Time release?
Q1 2027 is the currently planned release window. The current Steam release window is January–March 2027. An exact day is not officially confirmed.
Is Family Time available on mobile?
The developer says there is no official mobile app. An Android release is not officially confirmed.
Is Family Time multiplayer?
Steam lists single-player. There is currently no official confirmation of multiplayer or co-op in the sources reviewed.