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Demo Updates & Bug Fixes

We’ve made some changes to the Craftlings demo.

We have added some new features, fixed some bugs and made a few updates. All of these are detailed in the patch notes below:



Updates:
  • New: Added Cargo lift below the workshop on level 1
  • New: Added a stone sign to level 1 to help with traffic control
  • New: Craftlings can now change direction on ladders
  • New: Craftlings carrying tools can now use ladders
  • New: Added small animations to the tooltip/tutorial on appear and hide
  • New: Added green and yellow and wood log icons to some tutorial elements on level 1
  • New: Added coin icon to tutorial about tool limitation on level 1
  • New: Added tutorial steps for wood sign and stone sign
  • Update: QoL - Ladders can now be clicked and highlighted if the mouse is over a ladder segment and not just when it’s over the ladder widget
  • Update: Increased the speed of the camera on tutorial appear and added small ease-in effect
  • Update: Added outline to icons on ladder signs for better visibility
  • Update: Highlighting a Craftling will not remove the building tooltip.
  • Update: Added mouse icon at the end of the text for tutorial steps about selecting building and choosing building spot.
  • Update: Reduced falling distance.
  • Update: The cargo lift tutorial has been moved to the object. It will now trigger when the cargo lift is used.
Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where if the tutorial for "turn around" had been displayed and the player rushed the Town Hall, the hammer tutorial did not appear.
  • Fixed an issue where the vegetable bed would restart if the player changed which vegetable was growing.
  • Fixed so that grapes need only planks once and not after each harvest
  • Fixed an issue where closing and reopening the vegetable bed with grapes selected would force you to deliver one more plank
  • Fixed so that the tutorial for building spot triggers for other buildings on level 1
  • Fixed an issue where the skeleton tooltip was stuck on the screen


Craftlings is coming to PC in 2025 so play our new demo and wishlist now.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771110/Craftlings/

Craftlings refreshes the classic Lemmings with mini city-building

I had fond memories of playing tons of Lemmings on the Amiga, and now Craftlings is rekindling my love of it but with a city-building twist.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/craftlings-refreshes-the-classic-lemmings-with-mini-city-building/

Steam Next Fest

[p]Craftlings is included in Steam Next Fest from now until 16 June.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Steam Next Fest is a week-long celebration where players can learn about upcoming games and check out demos. 
[/p][p]Craftlings is a resource-management strategy game where you must help your hapless Craftlings create a settlement, expand and survive. After being attacked by a giant octopus and stranded on an unknown island the Craftlings need to gather resources, build and even create an economy to prepare for an epic battle against the creature that stranded them here.
[/p][p]The Craftlings demo features 2 playable levels where you learn how to manage and motivate your Craftlings, farming, combat and even some spells.[/p][p][/p][h3]Become a Craftlings Next Fest Champion![/h3][p][/p][p]Play our demo during Steam Next Fest, share your rank with us on our Discord server and you might be one of our Next Fest Craftlings Champions! 
[/p][p]To enter, submit a screenshot of your highest rank achieved on level 2 of the demo, “Help the Wizard”. We’ve included an option to disable the tutorial for speedrunners 👀
[/p][p]Once you’ve shared your screenshot with us you will be in with a chance to win an epic bundle of Raw Fury pixelated game awesomeness including:[/p]
  • [p]Atomicrops[/p]
  • [p]Norco[/p]
  • [p]SKALD: Against the Black Priory[/p]
  • [p]Tails Noir[/p]
  • [p]Kingdom Two Crowns[/p]
[p]
Players who achieve Diamond Rank or higher will be added into a raffle and 2 winners will be chosen at random. The winners will be announced on 17 June.[/p][p]
Good luck! [/p][p]
Craftlings comes to Steam in 2025, play the demo and wishlist the game now
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The MIX & Our New Demo

You might have just seen Craftlings included in The MIX showcase featuring our brand new gameplay trailer, new key art and we have a new demo!

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We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on Craftlings and we’re excited to now share some of that with you!

[h3]So what’s new in the New Demo?[/h3]
  • We’ve updated the tutorial to teach you the basics and help you get to grips with helping your Craftlings thrive in their new land.
  • The first level has been updated in terms of design and improved balancing of the combat with the giant octopus.
  • We’ve included a whole new level!
  • Level 2 includes hand to hand combat with skeletons.
  • Train your Craftlings to create pitchforks to transform them into the first of several combat units: The Peasant.
  • Pit your Peasant against the first enemy type: the Skeleton.
  • Discover the means to transform a lucky Craftling into the Champion (but that’s all we’re telling you - no spoilers)
  • We’ve added a touch of magic. Craft spells and use them to your advantage.
  • We’ve improved the leaderboards and introduced a ranking system.
  • Track how fast you completed a level and improve that time to secure a better rank!
  • Earn Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinium, Diamond Master or Grand Master ranks.
  • We’ve added an in-game wiki.




Craftlings is coming to PC in 2025 so play our new demo and wishlist now.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771110/Craftlings/

Turn-based Thursday Festival & Upcoming News 👀

It’s an exciting week for Craftlings. Not only are we delighted to be included in the Turn-based Thursday Fest until 9 June, but we also have something to share as part of The Mix Summer Showcase tomorrow (3 June).

Turn-based Thursday Fest features over 300+ games of all kinds including RPGs, strategy, puzzlers, sims and more. This is a great opportunity to discover a lot of great games. Check out our free to play demo during the event.



[h2]The Mix Summer Game Showcase[/h2]

We’re not going to give too much away about what we’re sharing at the online showcase tomorrow but we highly suggest tuning in to find out.



The showcase airs at 9am PDT/12pm EDT/6pm CEST and you can find full details about the event and how to tune in here: https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/summer-showcase-2025/

We hope to see you there!

Craftlings is coming to Steam in 2025. Wishlist Now
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771110/Craftlings/