PacaPomo
PacaPomo is a cozy productivity app where you raise alpacas and cultivate a farm, all driven by the Pomodoro Technique!
PacaPomo is an experimental cross between a productivity app and a farming game. Our objective is to create a cozy farming game for busy students and working professionals to play while going about their daily routines and responsibilities. The game revolves around using a Pomodoro Timer – a technique where a person sets a goal to focus for 25 minutes, and then break for 5 minutes, allowing for them to stick to a schedule and improve their concentration. This may be especially beneficial to those with ADHD, that thrive off gamifying chores and tasks.
PacaPomo provides rewards for completing Pomodoro Timers by progressing time on the farm and giving Sol – a currency solely used for adopting new alpacas and expanding the farm. New alpacas are unique, bespoke characters that have different personalities and stories. They are acquired randomly through adopting from the Alpaca Sanctuary, giving players a sense of excitement for each new addition to their farm.
Players are allowed to choose from a slider their focus and break times (25 – 150 minutes for focus, 5 – 30 minutes for break) and the rewards scale according to amount of time completed. We also have advanced options like adding long breaks, auto-switching to the next Pomodoro, and plan to add more features to our pomodoro to allow for as much player freedom and ease of use. There is also a report card that tracks daily, weekly, and monthly progress.
After completion of a Pomodoro work session, crops will grow, new Alpacas can be adopted, and the occasional event pops up for interaction. There are also terraces on the farm, which can be unlocked using PacaPomo’s currency which allow the player to expand their play space and unlock new mechanics and features – some include an orchard, a training gym, and a pond. We will continue developing the game past launch to add more activities, Alpaca characters, and farm progression, which will offer players engagement long-term.
In today’s fast-paced world, many struggle to balance work, responsibilities, and leisure time. PacaPomo aims to address this challenge by offering a free, fun and accessible way for people to relax and unwind while also being productive.
Steam User 8
I've been using PacaPomo for only two days but it already helped me with focusing on studying for my exam. I think it's a great tool for people who need extra motivation do complete tasks because of the rewards you get for using the timer. I have not unlocked all the game has to offer yet and I'm looking forward to it, however there are some things to work on too. The backpack feature is lagging sometimes and it does not show me my inventory (crops) and only my seeds. I also have issues with the cooking feature because if u click on it, that's it, you cannot escape - the only way to get out is to cook something. Also if I put in the wrong ingredient its stuck in the pot and I can't change it. But otherwise I really enjoy it and I wish there was some sort of a customisation option (whether its the alpacas, the farm or your character).
Steam User 1
The Alpacas are so cute!! and I've been lookin for a game like this since like forever!!! It feels structured in that it gives you rewards for how long you do Pomos for but still pretty chill in general yeeeeahhh uwu
Steam User 1
This is SO adorable. I love the customization of timers! I used this for 5 hours while editing a video and not only did the time fly by, but I also got much more done than i would have without it. The tasks during break periods are easy to understand and do - though I will say that the stirring while cooking is a bit fast! The pace in which i was leveling and gaining new items and tasks felt appropriate as did the rewards systems for them - like the soles etc. Overall I love this pomo tool/game and have already recommended it to friends!
Steam User 1
Relaxing way to motivate me to get things done! Love the music that plays while focusing!
Steam User 0
10/10 love this game and the alpacas tried it out while doing some hw and it worked really nicely!!
Steam User 2
This game solves a lot of those challenges for me because... it's a game! I have been using PacaPomo to help me concentrate on tasks that I usually struggle to focus on. I get to raise LLAMAS!!! On top of starting my own farm, having 5-10 minutes to do that during my breaks gives me something to look forward to during my brain breaks. The focus screen is coupled with amazing music that competes very well with my own playlists, I would choose to listen to PacaPomo's music any day. As a full time worker and a full time student, this is exactly what I needed and will be using it for a very long time. Excellent job!!
Steam User 0
PacaPomo is a very soothing and relaxing game, perfect for when you need to focus. The music and art are both excellent.