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My next game demo is out!
My next big game is getting closer to its release. But for now, here is the free demo: Steam post image
Announcement - Roboden
Re-capturing the first places from itch.io players
The player named S266 blasted through the leaderboard! For a long time, the Steam platform held all of the top places, but not anymore. https://roboden-game.github.io/leaderboard/?mode=blitz#S266 https://roboden-game.gi…
Announcement - Roboden
Educated Robo Update
This update is focused on a better new player onboarding experience. Important tooltips now give you much more information. For example, try hovering on any priority icon or on a faction (color) distribution bar. The up…
Announcement4 changesFixGameplay - Roboden
Going full-on indie gamedev
Dear gamers. Game development has been my hobby for many years now. Roboden is my first serious release, and it's definitely the first game to reach Steam. I always had some other full-time job to support my hobby. This…
Announcement3 changesGameplayBalance - Roboden
Steam Deck Verified update
This update brings the game to the Verified (green) Steam Deck status. While it doesn't sound too involving to adjust the game for the Steam Deck, you can check out the recent code changes in the game to see that it was…
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Snowfall Update
This is probably the most massive game update to this date. Here is a short overview: A new biome: snowy tundra A new colony: an immobile fortress called Hive A new turret: a resource gathering point - Refinery A new tu…
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Game schemas update
This minor update implements a couple of suggestions given in the Steam reviews. By default, a pause disables the fast-forward mode. You can now disable this behavior in gameplay options. The second improvement is more…
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The Widest Update
This update has two sides: It makes the game better, like any other update would It enables Android platforms You can find a detailed changes list at the bottom of this post. The biggest one is probably a new mode calle…
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Clan Wars Update
This is a non-content update that will bring you some new experiences nonetheless! I was working on better web and mobile ports of the game recently. After a couple of weeks, I managed to make new versions of Roboden ru…
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An update of irregular shape and color
This update brings a new map shapes to the table. Previously, you could only play on a square map. But not anymore: rectangle-shaped maps can now be used in any game mode. There is also a new capturable relict object: b…
Announcement7 changesMapsGameplay - Roboden
My game for the Ludum Dare 54
Hi! You might not know about it, but Roboden was initially created as a prototype for a ~2 week game jam that was hosted on itch io. You can still find the game on itch.io and play the online demo; although I really nee…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Roboden
Leaderboard submission issues status update
If your score was submitted, but never appeared in the leaderboard, don't worry! I have the replays on the server as well as the error logs. I'll investigate the issue and re-run the simulations to add these scores to t…
Announcement2 changesServer - Roboden
Reverse mode v2
I'm back with another game update! This update brings a new feature that was requested several times: the dynamic game speed toggle. Press [F] to enter the double-speed mode, and press it again to return to the normal m…
Event10 changesGameplayBalance - Roboden
Inferno Update
Are your robots ready to conquer the Inferno? This update includes some major new content. The new Inferno environment is the most dangerous biome to this point. The searing geysers, spitting lava, and lack of oil resou…
Announcement11 changesFixMaps - Roboden
The leaderboard is now available online
The Roboden site now has an online version of the Leaderboard: https://roboden-game.github.io/leaderboard/ It may be more convenient that the in-game leaderboard. You also get access to some extra information, like the…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Roboden
Build 15 is released
I'm happy to announce the first Roboden game update on Steam! Stay tuned as there is more to come! This post describes most changes to the game. This list may be somewhat hard to read as it was never meant to be a publi…
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