Food Truck Empire News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ve got some exciting news straight from the indie awards circuit - both Food Truck Empire and ROCKBEASTS have been nominated for the upcoming DevGAMM Awards 2025! [/p][h2]
And here’s the best part: you can help us win![/h2][p]
While there are two categories overall, we’re focusing on one that’s especially close to our hearts - the Community Vote, where players like YOU decide which games deserve the spotlight.

These nominations mean a lot to our team - especially since both games are still growing thanks to your support and feedback. Winning the Community Vote would be a huge boost, and it takes just a minute to cast your vote.

🗓️ You can vote until October 5, 2025
📍 Vote here: https://devgamm.fillout.com/community-vote2025[/p][p][/p][h2]💜 Join our Official Discord! 💜[/h2][p][/p][h3]Follow us on Social Media:[/h3][p]▪️ Threads[/p][p]▪️ Twitter[/p][p]▪️ Facebook[/p][p]▪️ Youtube[/p][p]▪️ TikTok[/p][p][/p][h2]🍔 Wishlist Food Truck Empire!🍔[/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]🎸 Wishlist ROCKBEASTS!🎸[/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re beyond excited to let you know that Food Truck Empire will be part of gamescom 2025, happening from August 20 - 24 in Cologne, Germany! [/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’ll be attending the event in person or watching from home, we’ve got something cooking for everyone!
[/p][h2]Live at gamescom? Come play the demo! 🚚[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ll be there, tasty demo in hand (and smiles on our faces), ready to show you the Food Truck Empire. It’s a fantastic chance to test your food truck management skills, share your feedback, and - best of all - chat with us! We absolutely love connecting with players in person, so if you're attending the show…[/p][p][/p][p]Say hi -> Indie Arena Booth (Hall 3, Booth S31)[/p][p][/p][h2]Not attending? No worries! 📺[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ll be running a looping stream on our Steam page during the entire event, so you can still catch gameplay, discover features, and soak in the atmosphere from wherever you are. [/p][p][/p][p]Swing by the page anytime and join us virtually![/p][p][/p][h2]Wait, there’s more… 🎧[/h2][p][/p][p]Our other game, Rockbeasts, has been nominated for Best Audio at gamescom 2025! We're incredibly proud of the team and thrilled to see the game recognized for its thundering soundtrack and monstrous sound design. If you’re curious what that beastly roar is all about, it might be a good time to check it out too. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]It’s definitely one of our favorite times of the year - not just because of the big announcements, but because we get to meet you. So whether you’re stopping by our booth, playing the demo, or just catching the stream at home, thank you for being part of this tasty journey with us. [/p][p][/p][h2]See you in Cologne, Emperors![/h2][p] [/p][h3]💜 Join our Official Discord! 💜[/h3][p][/p][h3]Follow us on Social Media:[/h3][p]▪️ Threads [/p][p]▪️ Twitter [/p][p]▪️ Facebook [/p][p]▪️ Youtube [/p][p]▪️ TikTok [/p][h2]🍔 Wishlist Food Truck Empire now!🍔[/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][h2]Hello there, Emperors! 👋[/h2][p]The day has finally arrived - TactiCon 2025 is officially underway, and Food Truck Empire is proud to be part of it! From July 17 to 21, Steam transforms into a hub for all things strategy, gathering developers and players who love games built on clever thinking and creative planning.[/p][p]With only about 100 games featured this year, we feel honored to share the spotlight with so many inspiring titles. It’s the perfect chance to explore the amazing diversity of strategy games - and maybe discover your next favorite along the way.[/p][p]So don’t forget to…[/p][p][/p][h2]Play the Demo During TactiCon 🚚 [/h2][p][/p][p]If you haven’t yet tried your hand at running your own fleet of food trucks, there’s no better moment. Our demo is ready and waiting - jump in, experiment with recipes, and see how big your empire can grow.[/p][p][/p][h2]Watch Our Livestream 📺 [/h2][p][/p][p]Throughout the event, we’ll be streaming gameplay right here on our Steam page. Whether you’re curious about specific mechanics or just want to see the game in action, drop by and take a look. The stream will be looping, so you can tune in whenever it suits you.[/p][p][/p][h2]Explore Other Incredible Games 🕹️ [/h2][p][/p][p]TactiCon is packed with fantastic strategy experiences of all kinds. Be sure to browse the event page and check out the other developers sharing their work. There’s a lot to discover![/p][p]And of course, we’d love to hear what you think. Your feedback and ideas help shape the Food Truck Empire into something truly special. If you’d like to chat with us, swap cooking stories, or share screenshots of your food truck setup, join our official Discord community![/p][p]Play, watch, explore, and celebrate strategy with us all week long![/p][p][/p][h2]Happy TactiCon, Emperors! ❤️[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💜 Join our Official Discord! 💜[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Follow us on Social Media:[/h3][p]▪️ Threads [/p][p]▪️ Twitter [/p][p]▪️ Facebook [/p][p]▪️ Youtube [/p][p]▪️ TikTok
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re thrilled to share that Food Truck Empire has been selected as one of the featured titles in TactiCon 2025 - a special digital celebration of strategy games happening right here on Steam on July 17 - 21, 2025![/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t heard about it, TactiCon is all about showcasing the brilliant and creative minds behind strategy games and gathering the players who love them. There are big-picture tactics, and there are quirky management sims (like ours!) - it’s a festival of clever ideas and passionate communities.[/p][p][/p][p]Only over 100 games were chosen to be part of this year’s edition, so we’re feeling incredibly proud (and honestly, a little bit giddy!) to stand among them. [/p][p][/p][p]What can you expect during TactiCon?[/p][p][/p][h2]🍔 Jump into the Demo Anytime[/h2][p][/p][p]Whether you’re brand new to Food Truck Empire or you’ve been following along from the start, this is the perfect moment to fire up the demo and see what it’s all about. Build your first truck, serve your first customers, and discover why strategy tastes best with a dash of creativity.[/p][p][/p][h2]📺 Livestream During the Event[/h2][p][/p][p]Throughout TactiCon, we’ll be running a looping stream right on our Steam page. Tune in anytime between July 17 - 21 to catch extended gameplay, take a closer look at features, or just soak up the food truck atmosphere.[/p][p][/p][p]We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you, and we’d love to hear what you think, so join us in celebrating strategy at TactiCon![/p][p][/p][h2]See you there, Emperors! ❤️[/h2][p] [/p][h3]💜 Join our Official Discord! 💜[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Follow us on Social Media:[/h3][p]▪️ Threads [/p][p]▪️ Twitter [/p][p]▪️ Facebook [/p][p]▪️ Youtube [/p][p]▪️ TikTok
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Today we’re diving into something that might not be in your recipe book, but it’s just as important - the music. That steady groove you hear while flipping patties or slicing tomatoes? It’s part of the Food Truck Empire.

[h2]Let's start from the beginning[/h2]

Our composer, Marcin, grew up playing tycoon games like Transport Tycoon Deluxe and Theme Hospital - games where the music was as iconic as the gameplay. Back in the day, those games pulled inspiration from jazz, funk, blues, soul, and R&B. But here’s the twist…

The technology was limited. So instead of fully recorded tracks, you got MIDI compositions interpreted by your sound card - making every track a little bit funky, a little bit synthetic, and completely unforgettable.

That’s the flavor we’re channeling in Food Truck Empire.

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From plasticky pianos and too-shiny brass to synthetic bass guitars and stiff drum kits - our goal was to recreate the slightly “off” but totally charming sound of that era. Marcin was using FM synthesis, old ROMplers, and quirky sound fonts to bring that retro-futuristic vibe to life.

The result? A soundtrack that feels like it could live inside a '90s sound card… But somehow still grooves perfectly with a modern-day food truck empire.

[h2]Cooking in rhythm[/h2]

Of course, it wasn’t all smooth mixing and instant hits. The first version of the soundtrack was written before we even had a playable build. And once we started testing the game, we realized… It was a bit too catchy. With so much going on in the music, it was hard to focus on outfitting your truck or planning the perfect menu.

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So, Marcin went back to the kitchen. He softened the sharp edges, reworked arrangements, and toned down the energy - while keeping that signature flavor intact. A lot of the tracks changed completely. And even though the instruments were “simple”, mixing them turned out to be a complex process.

Bringing together dozens of different sources - each with their own quirks - meant hours spent adjusting reverb, cleaning up harsh frequencies, and finding just the right balance so nothing felt out of place.

[h2]Meaning of sounds[/h2]

But most importantly, music in FTE is a part of the game’s identity. As Marcin says, “it’s not just about matching the aesthetic - it’s about adding something new, something memorable, something that makes the world of the game feel just a bit more alive”.

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Now here’s a question for you - what kind of music would you love to hear in the game? Maybe a street jazz band for one of the cities? Some lo-fi beats for late-night cooking shifts? Or how about a synthwave twist for a neon-lit food truck dream? Let us know - the kitchen (and studio) is always open.

Food never sounded so good. 🎧

Stay tasty, Emperors!



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