Steam News30 July 202511mo ago

Close Alpha demo released!

The new Alpha demo will be available only between 7-11 August. So try it out fast or you'll have to wait for the next open window!

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What changed

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addedThe new Alpha demo will be available only between 7-11 August .

changedThe current stateGameplay was our priority, therefore:

changed✅ ReadyCore gameplay mechanics done

changed✅ ReadyUp to 3 hours of demo content — 1 factions, 5 maps

fixed✅ ReadyMost major UX, quality of life issues resolved

changed✅ ReadyDecent gameplay balance (as a start)

The new Alpha demo will be available only between 7-11 August.

So try it out fast or you'll have to wait for the next open window!

Gameplay was our priority, therefore:

These will be sorted by Open Beta, after we finalise the gameplay from your feedback 🙏

From heavy playtesting, here's what we learnt:

1st impression: the art is playful, cozy and inviting
1st time using a broken ability (and enemies can use it too?!)
The fun of collecting sparkly treasures
"I can play the as aliens too?!" / "I will protect my alien friend at all cost!"
Moments of wonder and discovery on the story, treasures, and encounters in the map
The varied mission objectives and distinct future Campaigns
Exploiting tribes to attack enemies, or bribing them with food
Achieving the 1st broken combo setup (economy or military), start thinking "meta"
Playing the different factions, and finding a favourite — we have 3 solid starters, more coming!
Stealing enemy faction's unique abilities by capturing their city
Mastery of advance tactics = roads, farm adjacency bonus, units, buildings etc.
Beating a seemingly "impossible" map — "I am a genius!"
Ultimately, becoming a "comfort food" game to return to (gateway to multiple TBS sub-genres)