Insectile Steam news

• Steam app typegame
• Steam App ID3045270
• PriceNo longer available on Steam Store
• Release date2026
• DeveloperNarwhalnut LLC
• PublisherNarwhalnut LLC
• Parent gameNot available

Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG

Company pages: Developer: Narwhalnut LLCPublisher: Narwhalnut LLC

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Insectile Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Monster Taming Direct 2025 + Demo Update 1.2.2 - 9 September 2025

  Version 1.2.2 of the Insectile Demo is here!This update implements new animations to match the ones shown off in Monster Taming Direct 2025! If you have not seen the direct, I highly recommend you watch it here! (Thank you so much to Gym Leader Ed for selecting Insectile to be a part of the event!)AnimationsTaming now triggers a new animation where a jar clunks down over the target Insectile.Morphing now triggers a new animation where the target Insectile wraps itself in silk.GlitchesFixed a glitch where a lily pad in the Muddy Poppy Patch would disappear.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any feedback on the demo!I hope you all enjoy!

• Insectile Design Contest! 🎨🐛 - 11 July 2025

  🎨 I'm hosting the Insectile Design Contest!🐛 Design a cute, puzzle-shaped bug! (Note: The submission does not have to be pixel art!)🏆 One winner gets their design in the game and a free copy of Insectile on release!📅 Deadline: July 25th✅ Read the full rules before entering!🔁 Please spread the word for other artists!Please note: The contest is being run on all of my socials (links are at the bottom of the event page). You are more than welcome to post your submission on multiple platforms. If unable to post a submission for any reason, feel free to DM me or shoot me an email with your submission.I've always loved entering contests like this, so I am so excited to finally host of my own! I can't wait to see all of the wonderful entries!Good luck!

• Maps and Menus! - 10 July 2025

  Version 1.2.0 of the Insectile Demo is here!There is very little new content this time around. Instead, this update is mostly quality of life changes related to the user interface. I’ve also included the patch notes for the previous two versions, which seemed too minor to feature on their own.User Interface ChangesAll sections of the inventory have been remodeled.Insectile and item icons now cast a slight shadow behind them in all menus.When opening the inventory, it will now jump to the last tab you were in.The “Insectiles” section has been broken into pages.The “Map” section has been added to the inventory.Please note: If you have previously played the demo, the map will start blank. Rooms will need to be traversed to reveal them on the map.The “Bestiary” section has been broken into pages.The “Bestiary” section now shows silhouettes of all missing entries.Gameplay ChangesThe Fiery Fo…

• Variants, New Faces, and New Game Plus! - 8 June 2025

  Version 1.1.0 of the Insectile Demo is here!Gameplay AdditionsAdded 2 new Insectiles.Added a new room off of the pumpkin patch.Added 3 Insectile variants which are recolored versions of existing Insectiles with different encounter effects.Every sparkly encounter now contains a variant.Sparkly encounters now respawn, but will not continue to drop Soft Silk after the first encounter.The previously named “Blossomed Raindrop” is now a variant of the Apex Raindrop.Added the “Smash” effect which can clear shells, lemons, and rocks.Jam Drops now use the Smash effect.Great Walking Geode now uses the Smash effect.Added a rematch with the Great Walking Geode which can be triggered by the "?" mushroom within the boss room after completing the demo.Added New Game Plus which is a quick way to hop back into the demo with extra options, making many potential challenge runs now possible. Please note: i…

• Insectile Placing Has Never Been Easier! - 4 May 2025

  Patch Notes: Insectiles now have a dotted outline when placed. Insectiles now preview their effects when hovering above the board. Both of the above can be toggled on and off in the settings. Glitch fixed where NPCs may get stuck and soft lock the game.

• Check out the unique demo for Insectile, a bug-catching creature collection game with puzzle-battles - 24 April 2025

  Insectile is an upcoming game that blends together exploration, creature collection and puzzle battles into what looks like quite a unique and charming experience. It will have Native Linux support and a demo is now available. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/check-out-the-unique-demo-for-insectile-a-bug-catching-creature-collection-game-with-puzzle-battles/

• The Insectile Demo is now LIVE! - 18 April 2025

  https://store.steampowered.com/app/3549400/Insectile_Demo/ Be sure to give it a play and tell your friends! Also, consider leaving a review! If you have any bug uh- glitch reports, drop it in the Discord or shoot me an email! Any other feedback is also appreciated! Have a great day!

• Demo This Friday! - 15 April 2025

  We are just 3 days away from the Insectile Demo. The plan is to release it around 12:00 PM EST. Please tell your friends and leave a review when it comes out! I will place an announcement here when the release is successful. Have a great day! See you all then! - Narwhalnut

• Demo Releases April 18th! - 22 March 2025

  You can play the Insectile Demo starting April 18th! 🙌 🐛 Add the demo to your wish list: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3549400/Insectile_Demo/

• Join the Insectile Discord! - 13 September 2024

  The Insectile Discord is now live! https://discord.gg/CRks7M29CK I am hoping this will really be a place where I can connect to players on a more personal level leading up to the release of the demo (and eventually the full game)! Join and say "hi"!

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