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ShantyTown Release!
Same World, Different Game [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/ShantyTown/"]To those who don't know, I am a solo-developer, and for the past few years I've been working on a type of spin-off of…
Happy 3rd Birthday Kainga!
Hello Kainga fans and fanettes! Today marks the 3 year anniversary of Kainga's release on to Steam and the 4 year anniversary from the game's Early Access Release! Did you know there are secret birthday cakes and hats f…
Patch 1.2.21 (UI Fixes)
Hello Kainga fans! I'm sorry that the last major update had a huge visual issue with the tooltips not disappearing for most players. But long story short, it has been fixed! This was exceedingly difficult to track down,…
Kainga: Update 1.2 "Points of Interest" is HERE!
Hello Kaingans! As a solo developer, it is often hard to choose what to do with the limited time I have, and a lot of that time has been dedicated to my new project, the cozy urban building game ShantyTown which has jus…
Kainga in 2025
Happy New Years, Kainga fans! I’m here to finally give you some big news about the future of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization and what to expect in 2025! Kainga Update 1.2 I’ve been working on bringing some exciting new fe…
What's Being Worked on in Kainga?
Hello all! I thought I'd pop by to give a little update on what's being worked on in the world of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization! New Content First things first, there are a few houses in the game that are currently not…
Kainga: Seeds of Civilization -50% off during Steam Spring Sales
Hello village builders! As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, the Steam Spring Sales are almost upon us, and Kainga: Seeds of Civilization invites you to embark on a journey of growth, prosperity, and building!…
Update 1.1.18 - You can now pet the snails!
Happy Lunar New Years! I've made some minor changes but working on something much bigger, including new houses and new interactable landmarks, but there was a bug with the bridge pathing so I wanted to push this fix out…
Update 1.1.14 - Adjustments and Fixes
Patch 1.1.14 Changes: - Cages will now collapse automatically when an AI is defeated - AI will no longer place new houses in your territory - You can now more easily convert Thinkerless braves - AI will be more acceptin…
Save 35% on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization in the Steam Winter Sale!
Hello villagers! Winter has descended upon the land. It brings with it cooler temperatures, cold winds, and the opportunity to save cold hard cash on your next favourite game. Whats that next favourite game? Why, it mig…
Kainga: Anniversary Edition & new DLC out now!
Hello Kaingans! I'm thrilled to unveil the latest addition to your Kainga experience: a DLC support pack! As I alluded to in the last update, I've been working hard drawing alternative versions of all 8 Thinkers in bran…
Update 1.1.12 - Added a Cosmetic DLC!
Patch 1.1.12 Additions: - Added the new Thinker Outfits DLC! - Added lights to 3 landmark festival types including the lanterns - The telescope now moves in the Skyloft - The quest corner now has a pillow in the Skyloft…
Update 1.1.11 - Kainga's Birthday!
Patch 1.1.11 December 6th, 2023 Making some changes based on community feedback and setting up some things for a future update! Change log: - Added some Kainga Birthday surprises! - You now get access to the B-Side Thin…
Kainga 1-Year Anniversary Celebration with -50% discount! 🎉
Greetings fellow villagers! Can you believe it's already been a whole year since we embarked on this incredible journey together? Today marks the first anniversary of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization's release on Steam to…
Save 35% in the Steam Autumn Sale
Hello villagers! The Steam Autumn Sale 2023 has started and I'm proud to be taking part. If you've been waiting to jump into the wonderful world of Kainga, now's your chance. Save 35% on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization Wi…
The Necromancer's Tower
Hello villagers! I've been working on some fixes for Kainga (full changelog at the bottom) and I thought I'd slip in something I've been working on and very excited about as well! The New Necromancer's Tower Have you ev…
Kainga: Seeds of Civilization x Tribe: Primitve Builder - Bundle Announcement
Greetings fellow villagers, I'm happy to announce a partnership with our friends over at Tribe: Primitive Builder, I'm excited to unveil a limited-time bundle that combines the best of both worlds. TRIBE x KAINGA BUNDLE…
Hotfix 1.1.07
Just fixing a critical bug that would make inspirations disappear. Most recent patch notes here. Thanks! -KaingaDev
The Unusual Village Contest
Hello all! Just doing a minor update (I'm still working on some surprises for the future!) but I thought it could be fun to do an unusual village competition! As you well know, Kainga is a pretty weird game, so let's ce…
KAINGA -50% ON STEAM STRATEGY FEST
Hi villagers! Kainga: Seeds of Civilization is a proud participant of Steam Strategy Fest! Prepare to embark on a journey of strategic mastery and city-building delights as you immerse yourself in the captivating world…
Update 1.1.01 Hotfix
If you want to see the main update post, click here. Changes: - Finished the Chinese translations - Tallbacks are no longer available for nomads for now - Mushroom huts can be properly repaired with food - Guiding Gates…
Patch 1.0.18
Hello all! I realized there were some issues when playing the tutorial I wanted to get fixed! Also, I added about 40 new synergy interactions to increase the chances of getting rare unique techs. Just to be clear, these…
Kainga: Seeds of Civilization Free Demo
Hi Villagers! Are you curious about Kainga but haven’t had the chance to dive into the magical world yet? Now’s your chance with the free Kainga demo! It’s great seeing everyone’s passion for Kainga and all the fantasti…
Patch 1.0.17
Hello all! There were a few pesky issues especially with Serrano's movement that I've fixed in this patch along with some other things found by the community. Thanks for your support and for playing Kainga! Here's the p…
Kainga is part of Steam Base Builder Fest!
Hi villagers! We are starting this year with a discount! Kainga: Seeds of Civilization is a part of Steam Base Builder Fest! Thanks to that, you can start discovering magical lands full of wonder, beauty, and danger wit…
