- THE BLEAKEST KEEP 2 ANNOUNCEMENT AND GAME UPDATE - 5 August 2026
Hi everyone. I am announcing The Bleakest Keep 2! Go wishlist it on Steam right now!!!Also please remember to follow me on Twitter for more updates on the game, and to also follow the store page for The Bleakest Keep 2. I am hoping to post updates there a bit like a development blog.And thank you for playing The Bleakest Keep! Needless to say if you didn't, there wouldn't be a Bleakest Keep 2, so thank you! The game is early in development (a little over 2 months) so there is still a lot more work to be done. I am hoping The Bleakest Keep 2 will be ready sometime next year, but I want to do my best to make it a worthy sequel, so I don't know how close release will be.Most things are being remade from the ground up. I am hoping that this will set better groundwork for a more expansive game. One of the biggest differences between The Bleakest Keep 2 and TBK1 is enemies and Edward can ragd…
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 12 February 2026
ChangesChanged A rank requirements for all survival mode characters and levels to be easier.The final wave of the graveyard level will spawn faster and 3 regular zombies have been changed to fast zombies for all characters but Edward.Edward's castle rooftop level has reduced stronger enemies.Edward now has a faster movement speed in survival mode.King Eadgar now has a higher chance his melee attacks drop ammo in survival mode.Changed the chances of Gwen appearing from a 50% chance to a 70% chance after defeating Cormac at least once, and also made what usually blocks the path to Gwen more visible so it is more noticeable when it is no longer blocked.Bug FixesFixed the parry special attack not working correctly in survival mode when using unarmed or the heavy sword.Fixed Juliet's heavy projectile sometimes not working. There is also no longer a cooldown, after a successful block Juliet's…
- SURVIVAL MODE UPDATE - 10 February 2026
Hi everyone. Here's a pretty big update.This is probably the last major update for The Bleakest Keep. Thank you so much for playing my game about a knight throwing frying pans at vampires, who must save the kingdom from the evil, buff, 9 foot tall wizard, as Juliet cheers him on.If you want to keep updated with my future games, please follow me on Twitter!Here's what's new and what changes and bug fixes have been made. I hope I didn't miss anything!There will likely be some bug fixes and balance changes to come in the next few days. If you struggle with getting an A rank as Edward for the castle rooftops level in survival mode, I know I might have made it too hard and it is likely going to be made easier sometime after this update!NewSurvival ModeDefeat 100 enemies as fast as you can! Earn ranks and unlockable outfits!3 levelsGraveyardDungeonRooftopsThere are 6 playable characters in su…
- Survival Mode Update Launching February 10th! - 30 January 2026
Hi everyone!Here's some information on what the next update for The Bleakest Keep will be, releasing on February 10th!This will also likely be the last major update the game receives.Thank you so much for playing!If you want to keep up with whatever I make next, I suggest following me on Twitter! Twitter is where I post the most and where you can see what I am working on. With The Bleakest Keep ending, if you want to keep updated with my future games, be sure to follow me on Twitter! I'd also suggest following the Cache of Bone's steam page as well!What is the survival mode update?The main focus on this update will be survival mode. You must defeat 100 enemies as fast as you can. There are 3 survival levels and you can play as:EdwardJulietKing EadgarQueen ElenidCormacIt's a pretty quick and simple mode and I think playing as characters other than Edward is pretty fun!Also the main mode…
- Steam Winter Sale! - 18 December 2025
Hello everyone!Tis the season, so The Bleakest Keep is 20% off on Steam during the Winter Sale!Also, my previous game Slay the Minotaur is 40% off! You should check it out!Thanks for playing everyone!
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 13 December 2025
NewAdded Vsync to the graphics option menu.Updated the character model viewer to include some animations for a few characters and also change Juliet's emotions. Queen Elenid's model now also shows her weapon which can be toggled on and off.The bosses, a few enemies, and outfits are not longer automatically available from the start. The outfits won't show unless you unlocked them, and the bosses won't appear unless beaten and some enemies won't appear until reaching a certain point. All models can be unlocked by either getting 10 game overs or beating Cormac 3 times.I realized it was a bit of an oversight that showing these things in the model viewer was a spoiler and I don't want someone who first plays the game to open the model viewer and spoil themselves.ChangesChanged ultrawide mode to Aspect Ratio in the resolution settings.16:921:932:9Flies should be much easier to hit with melee…
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 7 December 2025
ChangesReduced screen shake when using the Lever-Action Shotgun.Reduced screen shake when using the Repeating Rifle and increased its durability.Changed the description for the parry special attack to mention that parrying can be difficult.Bug FixesFixed a spelling error for Armored Zombies in the character model viewer.Bomb Launcher screen shake added.Fixed the camera positions for Juliet's shop being incorrect while the ultrawide resolution setting is set to true.
- The Bleakest Keep: Character Model Viewer Update - 5 December 2025
Hi everyone. Here's another update for The Bleakest Keep. This update isn't as big but it comes with some cool stuff.Please follow me on Twitter!Twitter is where I post the most and is where you can see what I am working on. So please follow me there if you are interested in my current and future games!Please enjoy this update and thanks for playing!NewAdded a character model viewer in the extras menu.When restarting a run you can now choose to change starting gear without exiting to the main menu.In the resolution settings you can now enable ultrawide resolution which will adjust the camera while at Juliet's shop for ultrawide monitors.Added 2 rare Juliet animations when first opening her shop. Only applies to when she is sitting or floating (same rare animation) or while she is laying on the bed.ChangesBuffed the club.Roll regeneration decreased (now about 2 seconds) but can not be up…
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 28 October 2025
ChangesSlightly increased the length of the heavy sword.Club no longer has a longer regeneration time for special attack or dodge and will also now start with lucky hit.Bug FixesFixed opening camera settings disabling damage numbers.
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 26 October 2025
ChangesSlightly increased some of Cormac's hit boxes.Bug FixesFixed some inputs possibly not being recognized by some players.
- The Bleakest Keep Bug Fix - 25 October 2025
Bug FixesCorrected the regeneration speed of the dodge ability.
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 25 October 2025
ChangesIncreased skeleton hit box size.How to unlock Juliet Outfit 5 description made clearer.Bug FixesFixed weapon names sometimes appearing as blank when automatically equip weapons is enabled.Fixed some inputs possibly not being recognized for some players.A few changes made to hopefully prevent rare crashes.
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 23 October 2025
NewAdded shortcut buttons for items when using keyboard. These shortcuts are bound to the number keys. This option can be enabled or disabled.Health PotionSpeed PotionTricky KnifeLuck PotionWrenchBombChangesAdded more options for keybinding.Movement can now be changed to other keys.Can now change inputs for swapping items.Scroll wheel and extra mouse buttons are now accepted.The menus for changing controls should now be more readable.Separated the camera settings from gameplay settings.When buying a weapon from Juliet it will automatically reload the weapon. If low on that ammo type you will also be given some extra ammo, except for legendary weapons.Charge attack shouldn't damage enemy legs as often.Bug FixesFixed a problem where attacking after blocking an attack while aiming would cause a melee attack to happen instead of firing the ranged weapon being aimed.Fixed attacking at the st…
- The Bleakest Keep: Melee Weapons Update! - 20 October 2025
Hi everyone. Here's a pretty big content update! This update is adding some more melee weapons that you can find in the starting gear menu! There's also 2 new special attacks added as well!These 3 new melee weapons add some more gameplay options that I hope you'll like!Juliet is also getting another unlockable outfit!Please follow me on Twitter!Twitter is where I post the most and is where you can see what I am working on. So please follow me there if you are interested in my current and future games!Thanks for playing!New3 new melee weapons can be equipped in starting gear. There are some requirements to unlock them though. After you defeat a certain boss or die a few times, they will become available.Heavy SwordThis sword swings slower but deals more damage. You also start each run with bloodlust and blocking attacks gives you 2 seconds of invincibility. The range is also slightly lon…
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes and Bug Fixes - 2 October 2025
ChangesThrowing Knives special attack rework.The throwing knives special attack functions a little differently now. Generally I am avoiding nerfing things, but the throwing knives were a bit too strong. There was also a bug that was making them even better.The second and third upgrades for throwing knives now increases the damage of the knife. No more impacting nearby enemies or throwing 2 knives. However, now the knife deals more damage.Increased the knife's fall off.Regeneration time is slightly longer.Fixed a bug where the knife would pass through and hit multiple enemies only when upgraded once.The price of healing will now adjust if your health is in the 91-99 range.Decreased the chances of zombies that spawn during the Queen Elenid boss battle.Decreased Queen Elenid's speed when her health is low.If playing on Linux or Steam Deck, the opening cinematic and outfit animated 2d image…
- The Bleakest Keep Game Update: New Starting Perks, Changes, and Bug Fixes! - 27 September 2025
Hi everyone. Thanks for playing! Here's an update!NewAdded 2 new starting perks.More Health PotionsJuliet will sell up to 5 potions instead of 3 with this perk enabled.Quick HandsStart with Quick Hands 2.Added the option to disable automatically swapping items when you pick up another item.Added some more options to the graphics settings.Change the size of text for item/weapon names and prompts.Disable or enable the opening cinematic and outfit animated images.This option is mainly for Steam Deck users.ChangesKing Eadgar nerfed again. He shouldn't use ranged attacks as often.Slightly decreased the chances of zombies spawning during the Queen Elenid fight.Tricky Knife has less fall off when thrown which should make it easier to aim.The tricky knife should also activate a wheel when the player is up close to the wheel, even without aiming directly at the wheel.Weapons and health potions t…
- The Bleakest Keep: Small Changes - 15 September 2025
ChangesArachne's attacks can now destroy the columns.Increased werewolf head hitbox.Increased Cormac head hitbox.King Eadgar should not attack at a distance as often as he was.Quick Hands perk now mentions it increases your bow's reload time.After 3 game overs a sign will appear at the start of the run. Reading it will give a few helpful reminders.Bug FixesMoved a few misplaced barrels.The intro cutscene should hopefully not drop frame rates as much.
- The Bleakest Keep Bug Fix - 13 September 2025
Bug FixesOne of the hidden coins had a duplicate coin of the same value nearby, which could cause confusion on how many coins were destroyed. This duplicate coin is no longer a problem.Moved a floating object.
- The Bleakest Keep Game Update: Balance Changes and Optimization - 13 September 2025
I hope you're all enjoying The Bleakest Keep!The game is pretty challenging, but I am making a few changes to make some things a little easier. This update also includes some bug fixes and optimization.ChangesOnce you reach level 3, healing and healing potions will now only become 2.5x more expensive instead of 3x more.If you pick up a weapon when low on that weapon's total type of ammo, you will be given a little bit of ammo when you pick up the weapon. Only applies to projectile, regular, and heavy weapons.The Healing Revolver is now more durable.One of Arachne's attacks has been slowed down.Adjusted the amount of level 3 enemies.Adjusted the amount of level 4 enemies.Armored shotgun zombies now only deal 10 HP of damage instead of 20 HP of damage with their shotgun.Werewolves now resist less damage while howling.Fire will now only deal 1 HP of damage when you land on top of it after…
- The Bleakest Keep - Pause Fix and Other Small Bugs - 11 September 2025
Sorry for the pretty annoying bugs involving inputs.This latest patch should finally fix these issues. Please let me know if any of these problems remain.Fixed getting stuck when asked if you want to pick up a weapon or not.Fixed not being able to pause the gameFixed rocket launcher not destroying the hidden coins.(Already fixed in last patch but rebinding keyboard controls correctly updates again.)Changed King Eadgar so he doesn't jump back as often.If you're running into any cpu heating issues, I recommend locking your frame rate.Hopefully this should fix some of the problems!
