- Controller Support Upgraded! - 31 May 2026
We got a lot of really good feedback about how playing Bounce Castle with a controller was... let's just say, sub-optimal. SO we gave it a big ol' overhaul! If you have a controller or a SteamDeck give the new demo build a try and let us know what you think!There are still a few more tweaks coming soon, like updating the Upgrade screen to work better on controller, which will be out in a few days. There's also a big feature addition coming soon. WHAT COULD IT BE?!
- Bounce Castle Demo Stream with Actually Gameing - 24 February 2026
Actually Gameing is going live with the Bounce Castle demo and putting it through its paces. Today at 8pm EST!If you’ve been curious how the chambers play, how the enemy telegraphs feel in real time, or what kind of chaos you can create with well-placed knockbacks, this is your chance to see it unfold live.Expect:Tactical token flickingCrystal-saving heroicsQuestionable decisionsProbably at least one “OH NO.... wait… ok actually, yes?” momentCome hang out, watch the run develop chamber by chamber, and see how different abilities shape the flow of a playthrough.If you’ve already played the demo, swing by and share your own strategies. If you haven’t, this is a perfect look at what the game’s about before jumping in yourself.See you there.
- Demo Patch 0.8.20 - Addressing Difficulty and Controller Issues - 24 February 2026
A little over a week since the demo was first released and HoooWeeee have you all given me lots to work on and think about. The loudest signal I was hearing was about the games difficulty, specifically that the game should be considered a souls-like with how challenging it can be. Well, Sneezy and I got right on that and implemented a hidden metric called the Player Level. When first playing the game your player level will be low and concepts/enemies are introduced more slowly, eventually ramping up to the level of difficulty seen pre-patch. I consider this more an onboarding feature to help new players get used to things before throwing them in the deep end with lots of props, enemies and strategical whimsy. This system is going to get refined and expanded over time. In the short term, you can expect early levels to be less overwhelming and have a slower pace of enemy spawns. Also, to…
- Demo Live Stream with Alieann! - 23 February 2026
The goblins are trembling.Alieann is going live with the Bounce Castle demo and putting her tactical brain to the test. Expect clever plays, questionable decisions, crystal-saving heroics, and at least one moment where everything goes exactly according to plan (probably).If you’ve been curious about how the game feels in the hands of someone who hasn’t been staring at it in Unity for the past 6 years, this is your chance.Watch the chaos unfold. See the builds she experiments with. Judge her Flow management silently.If you enjoy the stream, drop her a follow over on YouTube Bounce responsibly.
- Bounce Castle's Demo is Live NOW! - 15 February 2026
The demo is live on Steam, which means you can now personally verify that this game is, in fact, real.It’s got all the stuff that a good game has:LevelsFunny enemiesMenu buttonsMeaningful strategic decisionsReal consequences. Well, not real LIFE consequences. Could you imagine? That would be something.And yes — there are Steam Achievements in the demo. You can earn them. You can flex them. You can pretend you totally meant to unlock that one on your first try.Play it. Break it. Try weird strategies. Accidentally discover the optimal meta and ruin my week cuz now I have to patch it out, who cares, I got nothing else going on.If something feels off, confusing, unfair, or mysteriously brilliant, let me know. Feedback is welcome. Praise is tolerated. Positive reviews on the Demo's page will make me thing you're really cool.Join the Discord and use all our cute emojis https://discord.gg/8Qm7…
- Surprise End of 2025 Livestream - 31 December 2025
We’re closing out 2025 with a surprise Bounce Castle livestream, and you're all invited! Join Bounce Castle developer Chris “Monkey” Stevens (that’s me) and my pal as the two of us jump into the chaos and sling the team of heroes through trap-filled Chambers, fend off enemies using powerful abilities and skills, and fight to protect the Kingdom’s Flow Crystals! During this special two-hour livestream, they'll be highlighting some of the biggest additions from the past year and may even share a small sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026 as the journey toward the Throne Room marches on! Whether you’ve Wishlisted the game (if you haven’t yet, go for it, we’ll wait…), followed development on social media or in our Discord server, or participated in one of our Steam Playtests, you’ve helped shape Bounce Castle in a major way, so thank you very much! Your support, encouragement, and contributi…
- Limited Time Spooky Graveyard Playtest - 9 November 2025
It's spooky season in the Bounce Castle lands, which is the perfect time to test out the latest Graveyard battle arenas! There are a bunch of new enemies and props to test out and I'm asking YOU, the ever vigilant play testers, to give these new levels a run through the ringer!Here are some of the things you can expect to find in the Graveyard:New enemies - Ghosts, Skeletons and Necromancers all with unique attacks and abilities.New props - Tombstones, spike walls, grave pits and mounds.Flipper Gate - This is a special new prop found in some levels that you can activate on your turn once you've used an ability. While tokens are moving you can trigger the Flipper Gate to swing out, batting away any characters that have gotten too close, keeping the chaos going!Controller Support - Mouse and Keyboard is for nerds! Time to bust out the controller! Give the play test a run with your control…
- Latest Playtest for Turn Based Carnival - 13 November 2024
It's the Turn Based Carnival and Bounce Castle is featured as an upcoming release! To celebrate we're released a brand new playtest build for you all to try! Wishlist Bounce Castle on Steam and get instant access to the playtest! Try out the Forest region and see if you can defeat the new Region Boss, the Knight!
- Bounce Castle Public Playtest and Streams - 19 October 2023
🚀 Exciting News: Bounce Castle Public Playtesting Event 🏰 We're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for you to be among the first to explore the whimsical world of Bounce Castle – a captivating physics and strategy game that will challenge your wit and test your skills like never before. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through a kingdom of bouncy mushrooms, spikey logs and strategic challenges that will keep you on your toes! Bounce Castle is ready for public playtesting! We need all of your feedback and bug identifying abilities. Your feedback and insights are invaluable to us, and we can't wait to hear what you think. Help us shape the future of Bounce Castle by sharing your thoughts, ideas, and any issues you encounter during the playtesting event. So give the playtest a try and provide all the feedback you've got on our Discord server! Link can be found in game…
