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We’re live with a gameplay showcase of RogueCraft — a unique mix of roguelike, merge mechanics, and tower defense in a pixel-art medieval world.

🔹 Watch as we take on waves of monsters, evolve towers, and explore different strategies.
🔹 Learn more about the game’s mechanics, meta-progression, and what makes each run unique.
🔹 Feel free to drop questions in the chat — we’ll answer them during the stream.

🎯 Tune in now and see if you have what it takes to defend the city!

RogueCraft 0.5 Demo Update – Character Abilities, New UI & Sound Overhaul!

🔥 RogueCraft 0.5 Demo Update is Live! 🔥

Hey, heroes of RogueCraft! 🏹✨
We’re excited to bring you Version 0.5, packed with some of the biggest changes yet. Thanks to your feedback and gameplay videos, we’ve improved core aspects of the game. Let’s dive into what’s new! 💖

🆕 What’s New in Version 0.5?
💥 Character Abilities Unlocked! 🧙‍♂️⚡
You loved having a playable character, so we’re taking it to the next level! Now, each character has unique abilities that can turn the tide of battle. Plan your strategies and master these skills for the ultimate runs!


📚 Completely Reworked Tutorials 📝
We noticed some mechanics weren’t as clear as we wanted, so we rebuilt the tutorials from scratch! Learn faster, understand deeper, and get straight into the action with clear guidance.

🎵 Full Sound & Music Overhaul 🎼
No more placeholders! We’ve fully reworked the sound design—from tower attacks and monster roars to day/night background music. Get ready for a more immersive experience! 🎧

🎨 Revamped UI for Better Clarity 🖌️

Improved tower display in the shop.
New color palette for better readability.
Tons of interface tweaks to make every action clearer and more satisfying!
✨ More Quality of Life Improvements 🛠️
We continue to refine the experience based on your feedback with even more QoL enhancements for smoother gameplay.

⚖️ Balance Updates for Final Waves 🐉
We’ve adjusted the difficulty of the last waves to keep the challenge intense and rewarding. Get ready for some tough decisions!

♾️ Endless Mode Teaser! 🔄
We’re working on a brand-new endless mode—test your skills and see how far you can go! While it’s not available in the demo yet, stay tuned. It’s going to be epic! 🚀

🐛 Bug Fixes & Performance Optimizations
As always, we’ve squashed bugs and improved performance for the smoothest experience yet.

💬 We couldn’t have made it this far without your incredible support! Please continue sharing your thoughts, feedback, and epic runs. Try the new update, and don’t forget to wishlist RogueCraft to stay updated on future releases.

🔥 Play now and show us your best runs! ⚔️🏰

RogueCraft 0.4 Demo Update – Items, Achievements & Bestiary!

🔥 RogueCraft 0.4 Demo Update is Here! 🔥

Hey adventurers! ⚔️ We’re back with another huge update that makes your runs even more exciting, strategic, and rewarding. Thanks for your support and feedback—you help shape RogueCraft! ❤️

🆕 What’s New in Version 0.4?
🎁 New Feature – Items! 🏺
For the first time, we’re adding items to the demo experience! Collect randomized items that boost stats, change strategies, and enhance gameplay. What builds will you discover?

🏆 New Feature – Achievements! 🎖️
Achievements are here! While Steam Achievements will be available at launch, you can now unlock in-game achievements as you play. Show off your progress and push for 100%!

📖 New Feature – Bestiary! 🦇
Want to learn more about the creatures attacking your city? 🏰 The Bestiary now tracks monsters, bosses, and towers, giving you valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses.

✨ Quality of Life Improvements 🔧

Auto-selection after merge! No more missing out on towers you can combine—merging now automatically selects the next available tower.
Other small tweaks to make gameplay smoother and more enjoyable!
⚖️ Rebalanced Difficulty 🔥
With items boosting your power, we’ve adjusted enemy strength across all difficulties to keep things challenging and engaging. Expect tougher foes and more intense battles!

🐛 Bug Fixes & Optimizations
We’ve polished up the game even more, squashing bugs and optimizing performance.

🚀 Try the new update and let us know what you think! Your feedback keeps RogueCraft evolving. Don’t forget to wishlist the game and help us bring even more exciting content to life!

💬 Jump into the comments & discussions. See you on the battlefield! ⚔️🏰

RogueCraft 0.3 Demo Update – New Towers, Mechanics & More!

Hey adventurers! 🌟 We’re back with a massive update that brings exciting new mechanics, more strategic depth, and even wilder runs. Thanks for all your amazing feedback—this update is made with you in mind! ❤️

🆕 What’s New in Version 0.3?
🔹 New Tower Type – Spikes 🛡️
Place spike traps directly on the road to damage enemies. More tactical depth, more ways to survive!


🎡 New Mini-Game – Wheel of Fortune 🎰
Villagers will sometimes offer you a chance to spin the wheel! Win gold, stats, or even towers, adding a fun element of risk and reward to your run.


🧑‍🎮 New Mechanic – Playable Character 🏹
Now, you control your own character! Treat it as a movable tower. This opens up new strategies, min/max potential, and fresh ways to approach each run!


🎨 UI Improvements
We've added tower and enemy type icons to improve clarity and strategy planning!


🛠️ Bug Fixes & Optimizations
As always, we’ve squashed some pesky bugs and improved overall game performance.

🚀 Try the new version now and let us know what you think! Your feedback means the world to us. Don’t forget to wishlist RogueCraft and help us bring even more exciting content your way!

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments & discussions. See you in the game! 🏰✨



🌟 DEMO 0.2 UPDATE IS LIVE! 🌟

🔥 What’s New in Demo 0.2?

🚀 A major update has arrived! We’ve taken your feedback, refined core mechanics, and packed this update with new content, balance changes, and bug fixes to make RogueCraft even better. Get ready to test your strategy in a much bigger, more challenging demo experience!

[h2]🛡️ Full 30-Wave Experience![/h2]
After gathering feedback from the first demo, we’re unlocking the remaining 15 waves—doubling the total to 30 waves! These new waves will push your strategy and adaptability to the limit, with new enemies, bosses, and tougher encounters.

[h2]📖 Updated Tutorial (Still Work in Progress)[/h2]
We’ve made improvements to the tutorial, but we know there’s still work to do! Based on your feedback, we’re planning a complete rework in the next update to ensure a smooth learning curve.

[h2]🔍 UI Enhancements & Previews[/h2]
To give you a better glimpse of the full game experience, we’ve added:
✅ Character previews
✅ Map previews
✅ Item and evolution previews
This also helps bring the UI closer to the final release version.

[h2]🌟 New Evolutions & Meta Progression[/h2]
After Wave 15, you’ll now be able to pick one of two new tower evolutions to upgrade your defense!
Basic meta progression upgrades have been introduced—these will boost character stats and allow for greater customization in future runs.
[h2]👹 New Monster Type & 3 New Bosses![/h2]
Your defenses will be put to the test with new fearsome enemies:
🦖 Dinosaur – Every 5 seconds, dashes forward, covering a large distance!

🗿 Golem – Has 100% resistance to debuffs!

🐺 Werewolf – Every 4 seconds, disables a random tower, preventing it from attacking!

A new monster type has also been added—these enemies are resistant to debuffs, forcing you to adapt your strategy!


[h2]⚖️ Balance Changes[/h2]
🔹 Debuff towers fully reworked! 🔥 Fire and poison towers are now significantly stronger!
🔹 Perk drop system rebalanced across different tiers for a more rewarding and fair experience.
🔹 Monster balance adjustments across all difficulty levels for a more dynamic challenge.

[h2]🐛 Bug Fixes[/h2]
✅ New difficulty now correctly unlocks after completing the first map.
✅ Fixed Discord links—you can now join the discussion without issues!
✅ Various UI fixes for a smoother experience.

⚔️ Ready for the Challenge? Play Now!

With 30 waves, new bosses, evolutions, and meta progression, this is the biggest demo update yet! Jump back in, refine your strategy, and see if you can conquer the full challenge!

🔥 Download the update now and let us know what you think! Join the conversation in our Discussions Hub or on Discord—your feedback helps shape the future of RogueCraft!

🚀 More content and improvements are coming—stay tuned!

👉 Don’t forget to wishlist RogueCraft to stay updated!