- ShantyTown Release! - 16 April 2026
Same World, Different GameTo those who don't know, I am a solo-developer, and for the past few years I've been working on a type of spin-off of Kainga's world in my new game, ShantyTown.Set in the far future, you play as a government surveyor traveling around different areas of this tropical island, documenting unplanned urban development in a dossier. As a player you have to:Place items one at a time to create dense urban dioramasTake a photo of your creationsMove on to the next location with a new set of items to do it againThis is much more of a cozy game than Kainga, but I think fans may enjoy both, so I'm posting here. ShantyTown is releasing into 1.0. No early access, no in-game purchases, no AI garbage. Just a dude who's passionate about making weird games!It's also set in the weird world of Kainga! Of course you can build on the Walkers! How could I not?Wanna try it first? Of co…
- Happy 3rd Birthday Kainga! - 6 December 2025
Hello Kainga fans and fanettes!Today marks the 3 year anniversary of Kainga's release on to Steam and the 4 year anniversary from the game's Early Access Release!Did you know there are secret birthday cakes and hats for this occasion? See if you can discover how to get them for yourself!Take care all,-Kainga DevP.S. if you're into my other project ShantyTown, there's a NEW demo out :)
- Patch 1.2.21 (UI Fixes) - 25 June 2025
Hello Kainga fans! I'm sorry that the last major update had a huge visual issue with the tooltips not disappearing for most players. But long story short, it has been fixed! This was exceedingly difficult to track down, as I was one of the few people NOT experiencing it, but I eventually found it and solved it (even if it took more than 2 weeks).If you want to know the details: the problem was in a UI optimization I was attempting to make in the main HUD using an "Invalidation Box" which saves on UI refresh rates. But I didn't realize this was causing Tooltips to not hide themselves properly (or the weather bar to be incorrectly adjusted in some cases)Anyways! It's been fixed and we can finally move on to other issues. I just wanted to share this hotfix (more like COLD-fix) with you as soon as I could.Here's the actual changelog since the last update: Patch 1.2.21 Fixes:FIXED THE TOOLTI…
- Kainga: Update 1.2 "Points of Interest" is HERE! - 8 June 2025
Hello Kaingans! As a solo developer, it is often hard to choose what to do with the limited time I have, and a lot of that time has been dedicated to my new project, the cozy urban building game ShantyTown which has just launched a Demo (check it out!) Every time I work on Kainga, I'm reminded of what makes this game so magical: The World. So I'm happy to finally release the next update which focuses on just that, the world of Kainga! Introducing Kainga Update 1.2! What's New in the Update? Here's a brief list of just a few things introduced in the newest update, see the full in game patch notes to see the hundreds of changes since patch 1.1. This Update Adds: Added at least 12 Points of Interest including a witches hut, crenelations, new scrollkeeper variants, cemetery, etc. Added 3 new creatures Added 10 new house types to unlock Added a new secret unit Added rideable lily pads Grass…
- Kainga in 2025 - 15 February 2025
Happy New Years, Kainga fans! I’m here to finally give you some big news about the future of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization and what to expect in 2025! Kainga Update 1.2 I’ve been working on bringing some exciting new features to the game, including new creatures, technologies, and the new points of interest system. I've also been trying to add controller support which has proven to be more difficult than I expected, but I’m making progress on it. More news on this to come, and if you want to try out the new update and help find issues, you can join the BETA branch and reach out on Discord! I Started My Own Dev Company: Silk Softworks! I’m really excited to announce that I’ve launched my own development company: Silk Softworks. I’m still a solo developer, but as I spread out to more projects in the future, I want to have them under one umbrella brand. This may seem just symbolic, but it…
- What's Being Worked on in Kainga? - 2 July 2024
Hello all! I thought I'd pop by to give a little update on what's being worked on in the world of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization! New Content First things first, there are a few houses in the game that are currently not unlockable but a teaser to what's coming up. I should have hidden them but I didn't :) sorry! I'm working on quite a bit for update 1.2 which of course includes new technologies, beasts and map modifiers. The main thing I'm working on is what I'm calling "Points of Interest" which are locations that can spawn on any map similar to the Belowlands Karma Shop or the Necromancer's tower. These points of interest are things like NPC's to interact with, Thinker-less camps and new world mysteries and puzzles to be solved! I have a bunch of ideas for potential points of interest but I'm always open to hearing yours! Technical Changes That's the fun stuff, but most of my time has…
- Kainga: Seeds of Civilization -50% off during Steam Spring Sales - 14 March 2024
Hello village builders! As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, the Steam Spring Sales are almost upon us, and Kainga: Seeds of Civilization invites you to embark on a journey of growth, prosperity, and building! 📅 Event Date: March 14th - March 21st Prepare to shape the destiny of your people, cultivate a thriving civilization, and explore the rich landscapes of Kainga. The time has come for your settlement to prosper, and we're thrilled to make it even more accessible during this special event. Special Offer For one week only, Kainga: Seeds of Civilization will be available at an incredible 50% discount! It's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the strategic world of city-building and resource management. The future of your civilization rests in your hands, and with this limited-time offer, the path to prosperity has never been more enticing. https://store.steampowe…
- Update 1.1.18 - You can now pet the snails! - 7 February 2024
Happy Lunar New Years! I've made some minor changes but working on something much bigger, including new houses and new interactable landmarks, but there was a bug with the bridge pathing so I wanted to push this fix out sooner rather than later. But here's a fun little thing in the meantime, you can now pet all wild animals! Here are the actual patch notes :) Patch 1.1.18 Additions: - You can now pet wild creatures! - Town borders now don’t overlap each other visually - Added some Lunar New Year flair - Added some upcoming items in the encyclopedia - Added a button in the settings to turn off seasonal decorations Here's what the new town borders look like. I think it's much nicer! Fixes: - Fixed some audio issues with Walkers - Fixed an issue where AI created beast attachments wouldn’t have a name when converted - Improved the pathability of fishing towers - Hopefully fixed the bridge c…
- Update 1.1.14 - Adjustments and Fixes - 14 January 2024
Patch 1.1.14 Changes: - Cages will now collapse automatically when an AI is defeated - AI will no longer place new houses in your territory - You can now more easily convert Thinkerless braves - AI will be more accepting of gifts, even as enemies - Gifts and Baskets can now cross bridges - Changed the way a few festivals affect allies - Updated the Chinese, French, Spanish and German translations - Raised the seafloor in the Flatlands - Grenadiers will no longer hit their own balloons - Smoothed the loading process significantly at the cost of 0.5 seconds Fixes: - Fixed an issue where people would get stuck on slopes - Fixed the Firebird Perch - Fixed the missing name of the Blastpowder Factory - Blocked the chef’s wok from appearing in the tutorial - Fixed a bug where ash would be labeled as mud - You can no longer get water from destroyed shadufs - Fixed some invisible boxes that were…
- Save 35% on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization in the Steam Winter Sale! - 21 December 2023
Hello villagers! Winter has descended upon the land. It brings with it cooler temperatures, cold winds, and the opportunity to save cold hard cash on your next favourite game. Whats that next favourite game? Why, it might just be Kainga: Seeds of Civilization! Save 35% on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization Spend your Winter in the company of your loyal villagers as you strive against the odds to create your own civilization out there in this beautiful, mythical, punishing land. My roguelike village builder sees you take on the role of a Thinker, shepherding your villagers through crises and dreaming up new ideas to make your mark on the world and ensure your proto-civilization's success. Just watch out for weather, other tribes, and colossal beasts that have a tendency to wreck things. If that sounds like your kind of game, from the 21st of December to the 4th of January 2024, you can grab 3…
- Kainga: Anniversary Edition & new DLC out now! - 12 December 2023
Hello Kaingans! I'm thrilled to unveil the latest addition to your Kainga experience: a DLC support pack! As I alluded to in the last update, I've been working hard drawing alternative versions of all 8 Thinkers in brand-new, stylish outfits! The main purpose of this DLC is to support development of Kainga going forward so I can continue to expand this weird and exciting world! Here's a video to share what to expect: Thinker Outfits Support Pack Love Kainga and want to see more? This official Kainga support pack is a cosmetics-only DLC that allows you to switch the outfits of all 8 Thinkers to newly designed alternatives for that extra bit of flair! Explore parallel designs to the current Thinker outfits, each uniquely envisioned to add a touch of novelty. These designs follow the "B-Side" alternative versions of the Thinkers, released in update 1.1 . While the DLC isn't necessary to pl…
- Update 1.1.12 - Added a Cosmetic DLC! - 12 December 2023
Patch 1.1.12 Additions: - Added the new Thinker Outfits DLC! - Added lights to 3 landmark festival types including the lanterns - The telescope now moves in the Skyloft - The quest corner now has a pillow in the Skyloft You can check out the new DLC below, or read about the update here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2731110/Kainga_Thinker_Outfits_Supporter_Pack/ Changes and Fixes: - Fixed some synergy links for halbadiers - Added a synergy between crop rows and the the blastpowder refinery - Fixed the Alabastron’s color being default - The Alabastron will no longer duplicate when carried - You should no longer instant-lose on high-water Terraces - Tiwa houses’ invisible platform won’t break from fire - Towns will not see gift carriers as intruders - Snails will no longer melt it’s passengers when spitting - Brought back the “Next” button in the Thinker selection menu by popular dem…
- Update 1.1.11 - Kainga's Birthday! - 6 December 2023
Patch 1.1.11 December 6th, 2023 Making some changes based on community feedback and setting up some things for a future update! Change log: - Added some Kainga Birthday surprises! - You now get access to the B-Side Thinker’s quest from unlocking all Thinkers as well as unlocking all technologies OR mastering a single Thinker - Fixed some animations that were running backwards - Removed the useless “next” button on the Thinker select menu - Fixed the holes in the floor that would appear in a specific pattern on the Edges - Screen no longer shakes when nomads span - Campfires on Nomad walkers can now be destroyed - Beastmasters will no longer float when their walker has been destroyed - Added the current map and modifier to the menu in the encyclopedia - Charnushka’s B-side no longer spawns a cloud in the skyloft - You now lose the game when your caged Thinker escapes Happy Birthday to Ka…
- Kainga 1-Year Anniversary Celebration with -50% discount! 🎉 - 6 December 2023
Greetings fellow villagers! Can you believe it's already been a whole year since we embarked on this incredible journey together? Today marks the first anniversary of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization's release on Steam to a 1.0 version, and I couldn't be more grateful for the amazing support and enthusiasm from each and every one of you. To show my appreciation for your dedication to building, thriving, and conquering in the worlds of Kainga, I'm thrilled to announce a special anniversary celebration! 🌟 Anniversary Special -50% Discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269710/Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/29389/Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization_Collectors_Edition/ Starting today, for a limited time, enjoy a whopping 50% off on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization to celebrate the 1 year anniversary. If you're a newcomer looking to embark on your journey in th…
- Save 35% in the Steam Autumn Sale - 21 November 2023
Hello villagers! The Steam Autumn Sale 2023 has started and I'm proud to be taking part. If you've been waiting to jump into the wonderful world of Kainga, now's your chance. Save 35% on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization With a whopping 35% off Kainga: Seeds of Civilization, and a ton of updates and new stuff added since launch, it's never been a better time to dive in. So come join me in Kainga and put your strategy skills to the test! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269710/Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization/ Complete your Kainga Collection It's not just the main game that's on sale, you can also grab 35% off the soundtrack - so if you want to fill your ears with the beautiful sounds of Kainga, you can: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2228070/Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization__Soundtrack/ And if you want to take a look at the art behind Kainga as well as get exclusive wallpapers, the Artbook a…
- The Necromancer's Tower - 5 November 2023
Hello villagers! I've been working on some fixes for Kainga (full changelog at the bottom) and I thought I'd slip in something I've been working on and very excited about as well! The New Necromancer's Tower Have you ever wondered why the 8th Thinker, Serrano, doesn't show up in the other towns in the belowlands? Well that's because he normally doesn't participate in the Thinker's games, and instead focuses on necromancy and resurrecting the dead! You may now notice the "Necromancer's Tower" map modifier and see Serrano in his tower somewhere on the map, calling the dead to him during both day and night! I plan on continuing to add new modifiers in the future, so if you have any good ideas, post them in the comments below or on Discord! The Unusual Village Competition Winner At the beginning of October, we hosted an "unusual village competition" and I had a lot of good submissions from…
- Kainga: Seeds of Civilization x Tribe: Primitve Builder - Bundle Announcement - 24 October 2023
Greetings fellow villagers, I'm happy to announce a partnership with our friends over at Tribe: Primitive Builder, I'm excited to unveil a limited-time bundle that combines the best of both worlds. TRIBE x KAINGA BUNDLE Now, for a limited time, you can get your hands on both Kainga: Seeds of Civilization and Tribe: Primitive Builder at a whopping 24% off the combined price! It's the perfect opportunity to dive into not just one, but two thrilling worlds of tribal strategy and growth. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36055/Tribe__Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization/ So rally your tribe, sharpen your survival skills, and embark on an unforgettable journey of growth and discovery. This limited-time offer is one you won't want to miss! JOIN THE VILLAGE Feel free to follow me on Twitter and Join the official Discord to keep up to date. ----------------------------------------------------------…
- Hotfix 1.1.07 - 3 October 2023
Just fixing a critical bug that would make inspirations disappear. Most recent patch notes here. Thanks! -KaingaDev
- The Unusual Village Contest - 3 October 2023
Hello all! Just doing a minor update (I'm still working on some surprises for the future!) but I thought it could be fun to do an unusual village competition! As you well know, Kainga is a pretty weird game, so let's celebrate that weirdness with a competition! I've spiced up this post with some past creative examples for a bit of inspiration. I'm excited to see what you come up with! -Elevated town by CaptainArex Competition Ground Rules: Villages don't have to be large, efficient or successful, just unique looking! You can use any map, any Thinker, any technology! You can submit more than one village! It would be nice if you named the town as well Submit your entry sometime between now and October 31sr, 2023 Submit images to the #share-your-village channel on Discord or directly to me at [email protected] Selection will occur on Discord on November 5th -Bridge entrance by Hyena T…
- KAINGA -50% ON STEAM STRATEGY FEST - 28 August 2023
Hi villagers! Kainga: Seeds of Civilization is a proud participant of Steam Strategy Fest! Prepare to embark on a journey of strategic mastery and city-building delights as you immerse yourself in the captivating world of Kainga. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269710/Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization/ To celebrate this occasion, I have an exclusive discount on Kainga: Seeds of Civilization! For a limited time during the event, you can grab the game at a 50% discount. Whether you're a seasoned ruler or new to city-building, now is the perfect time to dive into Kainga's world of possibilities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the depth and challenges of Kainga: Seeds of Civilization while enjoying a fantastic deal. Rally your allies, fortify your defenses, and chart the course of your civilization's future! JOIN THE VILLAGE Feel free to follow me on Twitter and Join the of…
