Fellow creatives will understand that sometimes, when the all-consuming creative urge sets in and threatens your peace of mind, you just have to make Studio Ghibli buildings in a sandbox builder. Booting up your favourite freebuild game – be it The Sims, Minecraft, even Roblox if you're still fresh out of the womb – can be a fantastic creative outlet. But if you really want to nail those cosy Studio Ghibli vibes, Tiny Glade by Pouncelight Games is the one to watch. Because what's better than trying to capture Miyazaki vibes on a rainy summer's day? Getting your Ghibli on in a cute, cottagecore castle building game featuring tiny umbrella-wielding sheep, that's what.
I started making these Ghibli buildings in the Tiny Glade demo on a whim. I'd had some time to get used to the controls and the countless easter eggs the devs have thrown in. There are just so many versatile tools to work with here, and although I've had to take some liberties due to the lack of fences, and no gable overhang, I'm actually quite proud of these.
