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Swamp Keeper is Now Available!

[p][/p][p]Hello everyone![/p][p]Swamp Keeper has finally launched on Steam![/p][p][/p][p]🚩Become a small lizard swamp keeper and defend the swamp with your bow against the invading army of Ho.[/p][p]🏹Assemble your own arrows and choose your skills to fight your enemies.[/p][p]🛠️Obtain various tools to enhance your arrows and defeat stronger foes.[/p][p]⚔️Pierce through enemy lines, defeat their commanders, and drive them out![/p][p]🔥Once you’ve conquered all enemies, challenge your limits by overcoming every trial within the Well of Trials.[/p][p][/p][p]If you have any feedback or thoughts about the game, please share them on the Steam Community![/p][p]We hope you enjoy playing the game![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you![/p][p]— Maetdol Games[/p]

Swamp Keeper – Release Preview

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Hello everyone![/p][p]As mentioned in our release date announcement, we’re back with a Release Preview.[/p][p][/p][p]Now, there’s less than a week left until the official release on October 8! [/p][p]If you haven’t added the game to your wishlist yet, make sure to do so now![/p][p][/p][p]Swamp Keeper – Dev Update![/p][p]Since the last development news we shared in August, here are some of the new features and content that have been added:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Area 3 – Enemy Stronghold[/h3][p][/p][p]The third area is the Enemy Stronghold. [/p][p]The enemy has seized our castle and turned it into their base. [/p][p]Be on guard against enemies appearing from all directions![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The crown prince of the enemy nation now leads his army into battle. [/p][p]Break through this ruthless enemy stronghold and stop their commander![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Speed Settings[/h3][p][/p][p]Replaying already-cleared areas can feel a bit tedious.[/p][p]If you prefer faster, more intense gameplay, try using the speed settings![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Disciplines[/h3][p][/p][p]By enabling various Disciplines, you can challenge yourself with higher difficulty. [/p][p]Take on different Disciplines and test the limits of your skills. [/p][p]*Unlocked after clearing the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Well of Trials[/h3][p][/p][p]In the Well of Trials, enemies from all previously-cleared areas appear in sequence. [/p][p]If you overcome every trial, you can challenge the endless Infinite Trial, which continues until you fall. [/p][p]Face increasingly difficult trials and push your limits! [/p][p]*Unlocked after clearing the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The release is just around the corner.[/p][p]We look forward to your support and excitement![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you![/p]

Swamp Keeper Releases on October 7!

[p][/p][p]Hello everyone.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re back with exciting news—Swamp Keeper will officially release on October 7![/p][p]Here’s a quick summary:[/p][p][/p][p]🗓 Release Date: October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM (PDT)[/p][p]💰 Price: $3.99[/p][p][/p][p]All of the game’s content has been completed, and we’re currently polishing things up to deliver the best possible experience.[/p][p]If you haven’t already, please don’t forget to add Swamp Keeper to your wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]When we last shared news, we introduced the second area along with new skills and tools.[/p][p]For the full release, we’ll be adding even more content:[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]The third area (the final area!)[/p]
  • [p]Speed settings (skip through the boring parts!)[/p]
  • [p]Discipline settings (tougher challenges!)[/p]
  • [p]Well of Trials & Endless Trials (the true arena shooter experience!)[/p][p][/p]
[p]Discipline and the Well of Trials will be unlockable content once you clear the base game.[/p][p]We’re really looking forward to meeting you at the official launch![/p][p][/p][p]Before October 7, we’ll return once more with a detailed preview of the upcoming release content.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you so much for your love and support![/p][p]— Maetdol Games[/p]

Swamp Keeper – Dev Update!

[p]Hello, this is Metdol Games![/p][p]Today, we’d like to share some newly completed content that will be added to the game.[/p][p][/p][h3]Area 2 – Village[/h3][p][/p][p]The second area is the Village.[/p][p]Experience new battles in a village made up of a Hamlet, a Merchant Street, and a Government Office.[/p][p]In this area, enemies armed with firearms will appear.[/p][p]Let your guard down, and your tail might be gone before you know it![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The boss, a Fox, is waiting for you.[/p][p]Be careful not to fall under its spell![/p][p][/p][h3]
New Parts, Skills, and Items[/h3][p][/p][p]New arrow parts, skills, and items have been added.[/p][p]Most are available right away, but some require meeting certain conditions to unlock.[/p][p][/p][h3]
Other Updates[/h3][p]New Skill Effects[/p][p][/p][p]A black-and-white effect has been added when using skills.[/p][p]It makes enemies stand out more, making them easier to hit![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Workbench in the Passage[/p][p][/p][p]A workbench has been added to the passageways.[/p][p]You can now change parts and skills right after obtaining an item.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Tail Regrowing After Boss Defeat[/p][p][/p][p]After defeating a boss, you can regrow your tail.[/p][p]If your tail wasn’t cut off, you’ll instead get an extra item as a bonus![/p][p][/p][p]
What’s Next[/p]
  • [p]The third area will be the final one, and it’s currently in development.[/p]
  • [p]We’re also preparing extra difficulty levels and an infinite mode for post-game play.[/p]
  • [p]Development progress is about 80%, and we’re aiming for a September release.[/p]
  • [p]Once the release date is confirmed, we’ll let everyone know![/p]
[p][/p][p]We’d love to have your interest and support![/p][p]Thank you![/p]

Swamp Keeper Demo v0.0.2 Update

[p]Hello, this is Maetdol Games.[/p][p]The Swamp Keeper Demo has been updated![/p][p]Here are the patch notes:[/p]
  • [p]The overall difficulty has been reduced.
    → If it still feels too hard, please let us know![/p][p]→ The difficulty is still being tested and may differ from the final release.[/p]
  • [p]The archer’s attack range has been decreased.[/p]
  • [p]The shieldman's movement speed has been slightly reduced.[/p]
  • [p]The bear will now destroy statues upon crash.
    → Once destroyed, statues will no longer block arrows — or bear whip attacks![/p]
  • [p]In the tutorial, arrow retrieval and piercing are now introduced at the same time.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where gamepad key bindings could not be changed.[/p]
[p]Thank you![/p]