Drunk Woodcutter brings chaotic first-person physics-based woodsplitting sim game to Steam Deck and Linux via Windows. Developer ElSchorscho keeps bringing fresh ideas to life. Which is working to make its way onto Steam this year. Drunk Woodcutter turns the simple joy of splitting firewood into pure slapstick chaos. This physics-based woodsplitting sim mixes heavy axe swings, risky drinking, wild upgrades, and also a rubber chicken, with a Steam launch planned for Q4 2026.

Drunk Woodcutter Keeps Chopping Simple

Solo indie developer ElSchorscho has released a new gameplay trailer for Drunk Woodcutter. It offers a quick look at the game’s core loop. You swing an axe, split logs, and sell the wood. That cash buys tougher wood, stronger axes, better skills, and questionable drinks. The idea feels simple at first. Then alcohol, missed swings, and absurd weapons enter the picture. Each swing uses physics and real momentum. There is only one button, but every hit can land differently. A clean strike may split the log. A bad one may send the axe somewhere far less pleasant. The gameplay does not punish failure with lost runs. There are no timers or reset systems. Players can work through the upgrade tree at their own pace. The Drunk Woodcutter chopping is relaxing with just enough danger to keep things lively.

Drinking Makes Every Swing Riskier

Alcohol is not just a visual joke. It has a real role in the game. Drinking gives the woodcutter a temporary boost in chopping power. That can help when an early axe struggles against harder logs. Push it too far, though, and the woodcutter passes out. This creates a silly risk and reward system in Drunk Woodcutter. Another drink may help break the next log. It may also end with the character asleep beside a pile of untouched wood. Upgrades add even more chaos. Players can improve their axes, drinks, payouts, and skills. One skill is called “Iron Liver,” which fits the mood perfectly. The trailer also shows the jump from a rusty starter axe to the powerful Lightning Axe. Yet the final weapon may be even stranger. It is a rubber chicken.

Drunk Woodcutter Gameplay Trailer

Real Firewood Inspired the Physics

ElSchorscho splits firewood outside the game too. That real experience shaped the feel of each hit. “I split my own firewood in real life, and I love how every impact feels and sounds a little different,” said ElSchorscho. “I wanted to bring that physical satisfaction into a game, then push it into gloriously absurd territory.” That mix is the heart of Drunk Woodcutter. The logs should feel heavy. The swings should feel physical. The sound of a clean split should feel rewarding. Then the gameplay piles jokes on top of that solid base. It is not trying to become a deep forestry simulator. It is due to be a short experience that lasts around one to three hours. There are no prestige mechanics or forced resets. You start weak, earn money, and grow stronger. Eventually, common sense leaves the cabin.

Steam Deck Support for Drunk Woodcutter

Linux players should pay close attention to the platform details. Drunk Woodcutter is coming to Windows and Mac. Steam Deck support is also planned through Proton.

...had great success running a Windows build on Steam Deck via Proton and will pursue official Steam Deck verification on release.

Since Unity 6 is being used for development, a native Linux version is possible. However, ElSchorscho does not use Linux and is developing the game alone, which makes proper testing difficult. Since the title already runs well through WebGL, a native Linux build is not off the table. For now, though, it is not a priority. That distinction matters. Proton support does not mean the game will not have a native build. The developer has not shared Steam Deck performance targets, frame rates, graphics options, or system requirements. Steam Deck verification is the plan though. Still, planned Proton support gives Linux players a clear reason to follow the project. A short physics title could be a great fit for portable play, especially during a late-night session. Actual performance remains unknown until testing begins.

A Free Prototype Found an Audience

Drunk Woodcutter did not begin as a full Steam release. An original free prototype appeared on itch.io. Russian YouTuber Crystal later covered it. Crystal’s channel has more than 1.7 million subscribers. Now ElSchorscho is expanding that early idea into a commercial release. The full version will also include a streamer-friendly soundtrack. It uses original recordings of public domain folk songs. Monetized videos and livestreams are fully allowed. That should remove a common headache for creators. No one wants a chopping stream interrupted by a music claim. A Steam demo is also due to arrive later in 2026. No exact demo date has been announced.

Due to Arrive in Q4 2026