- VERSION 0.970 RELEASE: A BIG ACHIEVEMENT - 17 December 2025
Keeping Score At long last, Steam Achievements have come to Unnatural Disaster! Unlock badges of honor to commemorate destructive milestones, from topping megastructures, to triggering setpiece disasters, defeating capital cities, and more! Bug Fixes and Other Improvements Naturally, this update also includes a number of important bugfixes, improvements to usability, balance, and performance, and all the other long-term support that you'd expect. What's Next This marks the last item on the roadmap before leaving Early Access - stay tuned for more news soon! Happy smashing! ːsteamthumbsupː
- Unnatural Disaster is a mini city-builder where you try to destroy everything - 30 June 2025
Cities build themselves in Unnatural Disaster, and it's your job to tear them down with the power of natural disasters. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/unnatural-disaster-is-a-mini-city-builder-where-you-try-to-destroy-everything/
- Version 0.964 Release: Heating Up, Making Waves - 29 June 2025
Over the last few minor updates, we've been quietly improving the game balance, readability, and stability of Unnatural Disaster. Recent improvements include: Support for Linux and Steam Deck Redesigned 03-12 Chicago to give players more flexibility in their approach Added more feedback to 01-08 Westerlily Improved menu navigability for gamepad users Continued work on localization, added language-select menu Various bugfixes and performance improvements Minor graphical enhancements This regular update makes the following additional changes: To improve the readability of our fire-producing landmark, we've swapped out the electrical transformer for a new district heater that more obviously communicates "contained fire, break to release!" District heaters replace transformers in all Story Mode levels. Transformers are still available in Sandbox Mode, but now produce electrical discharge wh…
- Unnatural Disaster available for Linux & Steam Deck - 27 June 2025
Unnatural Disaster now ships with a native Linux build and full Steam Deck support! What’s New Native Linux executable Steam Deck tested for performance and compatibility Fully playable with touchscreen and gamepad controls What We Haven’t Tested (Yet) Desktop Linux distributions other than SteamOS (Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, etc.) If you play on a non-Deck Linux PC, we’d love to hear about performance, input quirks, or crashes. Share your feedback using the in-game socials (Info > Contact Us) or in the Community Hub. How to Launch the Native Version Update Unnatural Disaster to the latest version Select Unnatural Disaster > View game details > Gear icon > Properties > Compatibility Ensure "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" is unchecked Press Play. Steam will launch the native build automatically Thanks for playing Unnatural Disaster on PC, Mac, and now Linux and Ste…
- VERSION 0.960 RELEASE: CULTURE SHOCK - 26 November 2024
Global Catastrophe We're thrilled to announce that Unnatural Disaster now supports 15 languages! Whether you're causing chaos in English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Polski, Bahasa Indonesia, Türkçe, Русский, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, हिन्दी, or ภาษาไทย, control over natural disasters is at the tips of your fingers instead of the tip of your tongue. A tremendous amount of work went into making this possible, but there's always a chance we missed something. If you have any feedback about the translations or notice something's not quite right, please bring it to our attention via the in-game feedback buttons or on our Steam discussion board. Category 5 Hurricane and Kaiju have received much-needed buffs, raising their threat level to be more on par with the other setpiece disasters. Bug Fixes and Other Improvements No update is complete without the requisite bugfixes and miscel…
- VERSION 0.950 RELEASE: THE BIG APPLE - 1 June 2024
We’re excited to bring you a fresh, juicy update for Unnatural Disaster! This version is packed with new features, enhancements, and some long-awaited love for our fans on Apple devices. Mac Release That’s right, Unnatural Disaster is now available on macOS! You can finally take a bite out of the Big Apple... on an Apple. Controller Support Cause chaos and create calamities from the comfort of your couch. We’re particularly eager to hear your feedback on this new feature. How do hurricanes handle and Sandbox tools seem with a controller? Share your thoughts! Rebalanced Objectives We’ve made significant changes to the objectives on several levels to improve game balance and enhance your gameplay experience. Dive in and see if you can conquer the new challenges! New Landmark Vegas just got a whole lot more personality! The new Sphere landmark mugs for the camera and reacts to your disaste…
- VERSION 0.940 RELEASE: A LANDMARK WORK - 17 January 2023
Completely refreshed Story Mode, with brand new hand-made levels across five distinct regions. Defeat each regional capital to unlock iconic landmarks in Sandbox Mode! PLEASE NOTE: This is a major, breaking change from the original story mode. When you upgrade to 0.940, you'll receive a notice that your story progress is reset. Don't worry, any upgrades you've already unlocked will carry over to this new version, from extra strikes to setpiece disasters. But you'll need to play through the story to unlock new landmarks in Sandbox Mode! Story Mode Use every disaster in your repertoire to conquer each city's unique challenges. There are new objectives to overcome. New megastructures to mangle. And existing megastructures have unexpected new twists. Experiment to take down the indestructible TV tower, or see what effect sharks have on a cruise ship! Sandbox Mode Every time you defeat a reg…
- VERSION 0.930 RELEASE: A BIG SPLASH - 3 June 2022
This latest flood of improvements to Unnatural Disaster upends the rules of the game, and provides a bridge to the next phase of development. New Fluid Simulation The core of this release is the completely new, fully-simulated volumetric water system. Liquid doesn't just react to disasters, it occupies space and can pool, gather, and flow realistically on the terrain! This doesn't just look cool, it has a big impact on the way the game plays. Take tsunamis. Underwater earthquakes cause waters to recede at first, before roaring back bigger than before and sweeping away anything in their path. But they also require more finesse and strategy to use. The deeper and larger the body of water, the greater the effect. Puddles won't cut it! Since this is a new and massive change, your feedback (and bug reports) are critical! A Bigger Sandbox Plasma Ball Transformer Fuel Silo Sandbox Mode has gro…
- Version 0.922 Release: Skybeam, Chicago, Washington DC, and more - 6 December 2021
Another week, another wave of Unnatural Disasters! This update features a new setpiece disaster, multiple new challenge cities, and a host of quality-of-life improvements. New Challenge Cities Welcome to the Windy City! With an iconic skyline littered with recognizable landmarks, Chicago is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper and the perfect playground for Unnatural Disaster. No city is more of a lightning rod for fictional disasters than America's capital, Washington DC. This map is centered on the National Mall for maximum disaster-movie-homage potential. New Setpiece Disaster But what's the fun of a new toybox without a new toy to play with? The star of this update is a new setpiece disaster, the SKYBEAM. Is it a solar flare? Gamma ray burst? A tragically misguided attempt by alien life to establish communication? Whatever it is, it's an incredibly satisfying way to obliterate a…
- Version 0.921 Release: Sandbox Mode overhaul and new disaster combinations - 23 November 2021
Welcome to the most significant one one-thousandth of a version bump in Unnatural Disaster history! This update completely overhauls Sandbox Mode AND greatly expands disaster interactions. It's two giant leaps crammed into one tiny step! Sandbox Mode overhaul First and foremost, Sandbox Mode has received a well-deserved refresh. The UI has been rewritten with clearer iconography and a more visual distinction between Play and Edit mode. Setpiece disasters like the volcano, previously only available in Arcade Mode, can now be used in Sandbox Mode too. Even better, this includes the new setpiece disasters added in the last update (0.92) - hurricane and kaiju! (Provided you've unlocked them, that is.) There are also a number of usability and quality-of-life improvements to share. From better debris cleanup to smarter undo functionality to a brand-new tutorial, Sandbox Mode is the place for…
- Version 0.920 Release: Daily Challenge Mode, real cities, and new disasters - 12 November 2021
This update adds requested new features, along with improvements under the hood that will allow for even more great stuff to come. Read on to learn about what's included and what's on the roadmap! Daily Challenge This feature has been a long time coming, but what is it? In a nutshell: new levels delivered daily! Play every day to face off against challenging new scenarios, and maintain your winning streak for a chance to face off against... Real Cities Every week streak earns an encounter with a real-world city! Seattle, New York, and Auckland are among the first to be included, with more coming soon. New Disasters Head over to the Upgrade Shopping Network and trade some stars for exciting new setpiece disasters. Once unlocked, you'll get access to a loadout menu anytime you play Arcade Mode to pick your finishing disaster of choice. In addition to the existing volcano, new options incl…
- Minor update ~ 20 August - 20 August 2021
Added defense level slider to Sandbox Mode. A higher defense level equals more durable buildings and more capable obstacles Added saving to Sandbox Mode. Currently allows saving one custom configuration - terrain, buildings, obstacles, and defense level - which is then loaded automatically on the next visit to Sandbox Mode Right-click to cancel stops any in-progress aiming but no longer deselects the current disaster (so it works the same as dropping an unwanted disaster in the deselect tray) Bugfixes
- Minor update ~ 15 August - 15 August 2021
Added ability to right-click to cancel current selection (dragging to the side of the screen also still works) Changed target icons to make fire- and earth-type targets more distinguishable UI improvements in Sandbox Mode Minor graphics upgrades Bugfixes
- Bugfix release ~ 11 August - 11 August 2021
In response to complaints about the news anchor's mumbling being "repetitive" and "annoying," we're trying out a new vocalization technique that makes dialog sound more simmish or AC-like while still capturing the tone of the original Numerous bugfixes in Sandbox Mode Added volume option to main menu
- Sandbox Mode: First Look - 8 August 2021
Sandbox Mode is our most-requested feature, so we're taking advantage of Early Access to put it in your hands as soon as possible. Fair warning, it is not as polished as the other gameplay modes! Not yet, anyway. But core functionality is there, so this is the perfect time to put it out there and start getting feedback. The first thing you'll notice about Sandbox Mode is the lack of strikes or objectives. All upgrades are available (fast-plant trees, wind control), and there is no limit to the number of disasters you can spawn. But that's just the beginning. Click the wrench icon to switch to the edit tools and unlock a whole new level of control! The top three tools on the left are for manipulating the terrain. Raise, level, or lower the ground by clicking and dragging to highlight rectangular patches of earth. (Raise and lower also work by clicking a particular spot). The shield icon…
- Unnatural Disaster: Steam Early Access - 28 July 2021
Unnatural Disaster is now available in Early Access! Download and play to get in on the ground floor with a full-featured game at the best possible price. And stick around to help shape what more it can become! With your support, we'll continue to add to and improve on what we've built - and have some fun along the way. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1414400/Unnatural_Disaster/ Why Early Access? So players can help us grow Unnatural Disaster into the best game it can be! We're proud of the core gameplay and existing content and already have a detailed roadmap for future improvements, but your feedback will be crucial for shaping what we build going forward. With your help we'll refine what we have, prioritize what comes next, and ultimately deliver something for everyone to enjoy. Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access? We're planning on 3-6 months of concentrated…
- Early Access Release: 28 July 2021 - 14 July 2021
JULY 28 - This World Nature Conservation Day, stand up to runaway sprawl and save the world from disaster with disasters! Join the Unnatural Disaster Early Access to help grow the game - and tear down whole cities in the process. The chaos begins 28 July 2021. Happy smashing!
- Next Fest, Next Steps - 6 July 2021
Next Fest Showing at Steam Next Fest was a big milestone. Our first ever livestreams introduced the game to tens of thousands of new players. At one point we had more than 4000 concurrent viewers! Thousands of players had a chance to download and play our demo, and our Wishlists and Follows have exploded. A number of streamers also reached out and covered the game, which was a huge honor! Thank you all for taking an interest in Unnatural Disaster! Takeaways Feedback to the demo was very positive, which was incredible! We picked up on a number of issues that streamers and players alike ran into, and are working on addressing them for release: Players want more flexibility and freedom to experiment (sandbox mode) Some story-mode objectives were not clearly explained Certain disasters, like tsunamis, are too hard to activate The camera controls need some work Already, we've pushed updates…
- Live play and chat with the developer - 21 June 2021
Join the developer for a session of Unnatural Disaster and explore a totally unique blend of action, strategy, puzzle, and simulation as we try to wreck a series of sim cities that have a mind of their own. Welcome to the anti-city builder, where the cities build themselves and you have to figure out how to stop them with your arsenal of natural disasters!
- Smash Cities in Unnatural Disaster - 17 June 2021
Blow up buildings with the developer of Unnatural Disaster! Welcome to the anti-city builder, where the cities build themselves and you have to figure out how to stop them with your arsenal of natural disasters. Join the developer for a play session of Unnatural Disaster and explore a totally unique blend of action, strategy, puzzle, and simulation as we try to wreck up a rotating cast of sim cities that have a mind of their own.
