Demo & Community History
From Newgrounds Daily Feature to $52,313 Kickstarter and the 2026 Steam demo.
Endacopia’s path from indie web demo to Steam release spans four years of community support. This page documents every major milestone from the October 2022 Newgrounds launch to the April 2026 Steam demo.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2022 | Demo uploaded to Newgrounds + Kickstarter launches |
| Oct 2022 | Kickstarter raises $52,313 (1,325+ backers) |
| Oct 2022 | Newgrounds: Daily Feature, Weekly 4th, Monthly 3rd |
| 2024–2025 | Post-Kickstarter development continues |
| Jan 16, 2026 | AndyLand publishes “It’s Done” completion video |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Official Steam demo (AppID 4582420) |
| June 2026 | Featured in Steam Next Fest |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Full game release (Windows & macOS) |
Newgrounds Launch (October 2022)
AndyLand uploaded the Endacopia demo to Newgrounds on October 25, 2022 — the same day the Kickstarter launched.
Newgrounds awards:
- Daily Feature
- Weekly 4th Place (October 2022)
- Monthly 3rd Place (October 2022)
The demo accumulated 86,000+ views with a score of approximately 4.77/5.0, establishing an early cult following. Playtesters described the game as “Pajama Sam and Petscop had a baby.”
Kickstarter Campaign
The Kickstarter launched alongside the Newgrounds demo and raised $52,313 USD — more than double the original funding goal — from 1,325 backers.
AndyLand thanked supporters in a Kickstarter thank-you video embedded on our Developer profile.
Original target: Halloween 2024 release. Delayed to July 27, 2026 for additional polish and content.
”It’s Done” Announcement (January 2026)
On January 16, 2026, AndyLand published Endacopia - It’s Done on the ANDY LAND YouTube channel — a completion announcement stating the game was finished and approaching launch.
See Release Info for launch details.
Steam Demo (April 2026)
The official Steam demo published April 20, 2026 as a separate AppID (4582420).
Demo reception:
- Very Positive user reviews (~82 reviews at launch window)
- Available on Steam and itch.io
- 20–40 minute single-session experience
Steam Next Fest (June 2026)
Endacopia was featured in the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, giving the demo additional visibility ahead of the July 27 full release.
Speedrunning Community
The demo spawned an active speedrun community on speedrun.com/endacopia with Any% world records under 40 seconds. See our Speedrunning Guide.
Connections
- Developer profile — AndyLand biography
- Release Info — Launch dates and platforms
- Media hub — Official trailers and videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Was Endacopia always on Steam? A: No. It began on Newgrounds and itch.io in 2022. Steam demo arrived April 2026; full game July 2026.
Q: How much did Kickstarter raise? A: $52,313 USD from 1,325+ backers in October 2022.
Q: Why was the game delayed from 2024? A: AndyLand extended development for polish, content, and the expanded full-game scope (~6 hours, multiple endings).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Endacopia.
Where was the first demo released?
Newgrounds on October 25, 2022, the same day as the Kickstarter launch.
What is the Newgrounds view count?
Over 86,000 views with a ~4.77 score as documented in community sources.
When is the full game?
July 27, 2026 on Steam for Windows and macOS.