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A Matter of Pain

Also known as A Matter of Pain, a matter of pain, a-matter-of-pain

Humanity is depraved. Judgment is inevitable. Build and manage Hell in this dark strategy simulation, process the damned, and extract suffering to sustain its endless machinery.

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Last update

22 Jun 2026

Latest update

EventPublished 10 May 2026

Demo Update: Further fixes and UX Improvements

Changelog: Fix occasional crashing on very fast room building. Added a new room building wall animation. Added a Discord button to the main menu. Added a release button to the Cauldron inspector. Added tooltips to Cauld…

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Update history

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5 updates

May 2026
Demo Update: Quality of Life & New ContentGameplay & Objectives Added progressive objective button highlights for early onboarding, guiding players through the first Platform, Bridge, Vestibule, Desk, Candlestick, and Research button interactions. Added a new l…Event16 changesFixGameplay07 May 2026
April 2026
Demo Update: UI scaling and motion fixesWe’ve pushed a small update based on your feedback: Added UI scaling options for better readability Added option to stop the moving background (motion sickness fix) Settings menu is now available in-game Thanks for all…Announcement3 changesUI/audioGameplay30 Apr 2026
Demo is now availableThe demo for A Matter of Pain is now live. I’d appreciate any feedback, especially on the early experience. Thanks!Announcement28 Apr 2026
Building and flowWorking on the demo. Here’s a quick look at building and arrivals.Announcement17 Apr 2026

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Demo Update: Further fixes and UX Improvements

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