- Thank you, lovers💞! Now the after-party is live! - 9 September 2026
Whew. The festival is over. Time to catch our breath!First things first: thank you! To everyone who found us through the Fall in Love visual novel fest, who downloaded the demo, who spent an evening with Salem iu our way to long demo, who left a review, a comment, or just quietly added us to their wishlist!
- v3.0.7 - 6 September 2026
Patch notes:Changing the resolution in settings now changes in-game resolution instead of just window size. This should improve performance for those having problems with it.Fixed game breaking bug when changing resolution.Fixed visual glitch during screen shakes.
- We're back in the Fall In Love Fest 2026 + v3.0.6 Update! - 1 September 2026
Lately we've been thinking. Who are we? What do we want? Why are we here?Our little game project got caught up in these kinds of thoughts too. It doesn't help that we have such an exciting mix of genres going on! Because, let's be real: what are we? Yes, we have horror elements. Yes, there's a dark mystery hidden in the soil, waiting to be uncovered. Yes, we want to ask big philosophical questions and take a stand against discrimination and fear. But all of those are just aspects of our story. At the heart of it (literally) is the love story.It hit us like a brick: stripped of all the embellishments, our story is all about love. Because love is complicated and complex, and it can hold all these themes we're dealing with. Love is big.With that realization in the back of our minds, we were especially thrilled that others seem to see it too, like the great people at Studio Élan, who once a…
- 10,000 wishlists, Games Made in Germany, and a Episode 1 update! - 20 July 2026
Last weekend, we hit an incredible milestone: Rottenroots just passed 10,000 wishlists. And another great piece of news: we are also part of Games Made in Germany on Steam this week! It's full of other awesome games made in Germany You can find the festival here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-Composed-in-GermanySo, yeah, guys... All of this really means a lot to us. We are a team of four. This is our first game, we build it in our free time, with zero financial backing, alongside everything else going on in our lives. 10,000 people saving this thing is something we still cannot quite process. A huge chunk of that came from a single Instagram post that ended up at 1.7 million views and gave us a push none of us saw coming.To celebrate our joy, we want to share something with you in the form of a mid-sized Epsiode 1 update! The main game in coming together nicely, which allowe…
- Update v3.0.3: Bug Fixes - 19 April 2026
Bug fixes: Fixed He Had a Bigger Gun achievementFixed ending credits not triggering if language filter is enabled
- Rottenroots Episode 1 - Patch 3.0.2 - 14 April 2026
Blossom Brightly, everyone! Kurt here! I, uh, got asked to deliver this update report. Let me check my notes...Improved overall performance. Things should run a lot smoother now! I-I double-checked myself.Fixed some audio issues. Some sounds were acting up and... well, that's not protocol. Like multiple songs overlapping?! Now that's no fun. Good someone fixed that. Hopefully.Enhanced the log UI. It's easier to scroll back and reread things now! You know, in case you missed something important. Which, uh, happens to the best of us.Fixed game-breaking bugs. Yeah... those were bad. Like, really bad. But they're gone now! I made sure of it. Probably? Don't be mad if I missed one, there is a lot going on in this camp.A-anyway, that's about it! *Happy Kazzo noise!* If you find anything else, please let us know here on Steam or on social media. I'll, uh, write it down. Promise!Also can't wait…
- Rottenroots Episode 1 - Update 3.0 - 31 January 2026
Rottenroots Episode 1 - Update 3.0From the team at Klabautermann GamesAward Winner & Featured by Gronkh!Before we dive into the update: Rottenroots Episode 1 has won the Deutsche Indie Showcase Official Selection Award! We're also incredibly honored to have been featured by Gronkh, one of Europe's biggest streamers, in his Deutsche Indie Showcase. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey!To celebrate this, we are releasing a big 3.0 update:Narrative Improvements:Complete makeover of Audrey's character, so she's a more serious competition as a love interest!Major writing refinements across multiple scenes for improved flow and clarityMore dynamic meadow and raft sequencesOption to get more context about background loreMore hidden lore to uncover throughout the gameClearer hints to some of the game's mysteriesAdjusted sprite emotions throughout the game to better match d…
- We are part of the Midwinter Spirits Festival! - 1 December 2025
Where we live, days are getting really short now. The first snow has already fallen. The time of long dark evenings is here.Yes, winter has already come upon us!It's the time to get cozy indoors, because outside the weather really ain't it. Time to cuddle up under a blanket, grab your favorite hot beverage (we are cocoa lovers), and get lost in a good story game!Maybe we have what you're looking for, if you're into beautiful visuals, a strong narrative and memorable characters - seasoned with a dash of mystery and romance of course!You really got nothing to lose with our free demo! So, go ahead, get super comfortable, and enjoy 2-3 hours of gameplay in our Episode 1!And once you are done don't forget to check out all the other Midwinter Spirit festival games, there is a bunch of more to explore!
- Fall In Love Visual Novel Festival - 24 September 2025
In Rottenroots, you're not only fighting your way through the Sundown - you're also fighting your way into your beloved's heart. Which end of this love triangle will be your choice? Your secret lover James, or the ambitious Audrey? Your choice reflects Salem's internal conflict: Is he ready to risk it all to be happy, or will he bow down to his family's expectations?Every decision has consequences. Every kiss could be the last. And sometimes love means being willing to die for each other.Will you fight for your love?Make impossible choices and prepare to get your heart broken!If romance is your jam, make sure to check out other games from the festival as well!PS: If you're on Twitch, keep your eyes peeled - you might catch us in some streams!
- Rottenroots Episode 1 went live! - 20 September 2025
Our Sundown Demo left some of you confused. And rightfully so, because we threw you right into the middle of the action!With our new demo, which we titled Episode 1 (because that's what is in the grand scheme of things), you get the opportunity to learn more about Salem, and familiarize yourself with his world before the merciless Sundown begins.Feel Salem's sense of duty for his parents, experience his bond with his rebellious sister, and dream about a future where only love matters. Then, prepare for heartbreak.New features:More spritesMore decisionsMore roleplaying aspectsWe will probably publish some more updates in the next days with some minor tweaks! Also, we're very open to feedback and suggestions.This is named Episode 1, but don't be afraid: the full game will come out at once, we won't continue releasing single episodes!Have fun with the new demo!(Please be aware: if you have…
- Rottenroots Against Living Miserably - 8 September 2025
Hey everyone!Time to talk about a serious topic today.Unfortunately, every year many young people decide to end their lives - way too many. In fact, in the UK, 125 people die from it every week, making it the biggest killer of men under 50.As people, we empathize with them and they people they leave behind.And as a dev team, we think we can maybe add just a tiny bit of help against that.Our game's protagonist finds himself in harsh circumstances where it's easy to lose hope and give up, but he keeps fighting for a better future. With a character like that constantly on our minds, we feel like we need to work on a better future for our real world as well. And also, you know what? Sometimes a game, a good story, a different world is all you need to escape dark thoughts for a while.That's why we decided to support CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably. They provide a free suicide pre…
- The Hungry Ghost Festival has begun! - 6 September 2025
A spooky hello to everyone!Some of you might know the Hungry Ghost Festival already. But if you don't, have a glimpse into South East Asian culture on Steam! Among other games, Rottenroots is featured to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival and indulge in horror and spookiness for a while.So, take a step closer and explore Salem's world in our free demo. Will he survive a Sundown? And stay tuned for our full release next year, if you want to uncover the mysteries below the camp!Have fun with the festivities and some horror vibes!-Your friends at Klabautermann Games
