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Steam News31 May 20261mo ago

Demo Update v0.1.5 - Difficulty tiers & starting units

Hello! This update is about a smoother learning curve for new players. We added difficulty tiers you pick before each run: Normal - beginner-friendly; softer enemies and more room to learn the loop Hard - tougher fights

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Hello!

What changed

0 fixes3 additions1 change0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
addedThis update is about a smoother learning curve for new players. We added difficulty tiers you pick before each run:
changedVery Hard - the same balance as the previous demo (v0.1.4)
addedNew run setup screen
addedWhen you unlock something new, you’ll see it called out on the demo complete screen.

Bannerlings changes

addedThis update is about a smoother learning curve for new players. We added difficulty tiers you pick before each run:
changedVery Hard - the same balance as the previous demo (v0.1.4)
addedNew run setup screen
addedWhen you unlock something new, you’ll see it called out on the demo complete screen.

This update is about a smoother learning curve for new players. We added difficulty tiers you pick before each run:

  • Normal - beginner-friendly; softer enemies and more room to learn the loop

  • Hard - tougher fights; mistakes start to hurt

  • Very Hard - the same balance as the previous demo (v0.1.4)

  • Impossible - the hardest way to play the demo

New run setup screen

Before starting a run, choose your difficulty and starting unit. Unlocks persist between sessions.

Difficulty unlocks (beat the demo on the previous tier):

  • Normal → unlocks Hard

  • Hard → unlocks Very Hard

  • Very Hard → unlocks Impossible

Starting unit unlocks (total demo wins):

  • Footman - available from the start

  • Swordsman - 1 win

  • Knight - 3 wins (starts with −50 gold)

  • Berserker - 5 wins and you must have cleared Very Hard (starts with −50 gold)

When you unlock something new, you’ll see it called out on the demo complete screen.

Thanks for playing - feedback is appreciated!

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