- Another big update out now! - 23 February 2026
The second big content update for Babbling Brook is out now! It has lots of new content, bug fixes and improvements.Including……two new levels: Snowy Summit…and Sunny Spring……updates to the existing levels to make each more unique……and finally volcanoes and stormy weather which randomly appear.All changes in this updateTwo new bonus levelsUpdates to existing levelsRandomly appearing volcanoes and stormy weatherBonuses in Rubber Ducks game mode appear in more random placesButton to turn grid on and offOption to invert camera rotation and zoomBug fixes & small improvementsThe update is available right away, so do check it out!
- Big update out now! - 5 December 2025
Hi everyone! The first big content update for Babbling Brook is out now! It features lots of new content and improvements.Things like......a new bonus level which is twice the size of the other levels......five new rubber ducks......one of which is an angry looking chef which can take down obstacles......and finally improved sand sculpting. Sand looks a bit nicer and gets wet when under water. It's also easier to pile up sand and create nice looking channels.All changes in this updateNew big bonus levelNew chef, engineer, cat and sleeping rubber ducksBig update on the way sand looks and how it interacts with water and sculptingControls to rotate the cameraMore space to move the camera aroundOption for alternative controlsBug fixes & small improvementsThe update is out now, so enjoy!
- Upcoming Babbling Brook update - 15 November 2025
Hi all! The first proper Babbling Brook update is in the works. It’ll come with a bunch of improvements (thanks for all your comments and suggestions!) and some new features too.Including...One of these new features is improved sand sculpting. You’ll be able to create more natural looking shapes. Flat sand, rough sand and wet sand all look a bit different.And the overall look of the sand matches better with the surrounding nature.The update will include a new level too, filled with flowers and pine trees. This level is double the size of the other levels. So you'll have lots more space to play around with!Thanks for checking in! I'll be showing off more of the Babbling Brook update soon.
- Small update (1.5.1) - 4 November 2025
Changes: Steam Deck support (check Steam Deck compatibility in the settings menu) Camera and controller options Rubber duck with a cold Small improvements & bug fixes
- Babbling Brook is out now! - 3 November 2025
Babbling Brook is out now on Steam! Time to relax, mess around with water and get a flock of rubber ducks to the open sea.Get rubber ducks to the open seaYou’ll start high in the mountains, helping a flock of rubber ducks escape. Collect points and unlock new levels as you make your way down to the coast. Along the way, you’ll encounter all kinds of rubber ducks. From slow, big inflatable ones to valuable golden rubber ducks. There’s even a rubber duck that turned into a black hole… but don’t worry about that!Extra game modesBabbling Brook comes with two additional game modes. Let the water flow under every bridge in the Bridges game mode. Or just mess around with water and sand in the Sandbox game mode.Let me know what you think!I’m excited to finally share Babbling Brook with you all! If you run into any bugs, have suggestions, or just want to share ideas for improvements, please shar…
- Babbling Brook coming November 3 - 25 October 2025
What is the best day to release Babbling Brook, a sunny relaxing indie game about messing around with water and sand? You guessed it… a dreary Monday in November 😁Release trailerCheck out the release trailer below and be sure to wishlist the game if you haven't already.
- Big demo update - 19 October 2025
Hi all! Since releasing the last demo update, I've been hard at work to improve and polish the full game. So that it's ready for its release in about three weeks 🥳 It's quite a lot so...Here we go!In the full game you'll be able to push rubber ducks around, in case they get stuck:You'll also be able to open and close gates to quickly start and stop the flow of water:There will also be a huge happy sponge, which is basically a water source which you can freely move around in the level:The special kinds of duck will also be more powerful and valuable, making it especially worth to gather them:The game should be easier to understand thanks to a couple of improvements to the interface and tips in the pause menu:Thanks everyone who shared their feedback through the feedback form or in other ways. A lot of these and smaller improvements were based on your feedback.What's nextI'll be announci…
- Big demo update - 2 October 2025
Hi all! A brand new and big demo update is out now. It features a new level, new rubber ducks and a lot of gameplay improvements.Play a bit of Babbling BrookThe updated demo is out now, so be sure to check it out. It comes with a couple of levels, both game modes and all the gameplay improvements I have been working on lately. Read more about those improvements in the last news update.What's nextBabbling Brook is close to being ready for release. At the moment I'm polishing the game and fixing bugs. So if you have feedback, do let me know! You can post it here or use the feedback button in the game.Thanks!Thanks for checking out Babbling Brook, by the way! Don’t forget to wishlist the game so you’ll know when it’s released!
- From calm pine forests to sunny beaches - 13 September 2025
Hi all! In this news update I'll talk a bit about new gameplay features, new rubber ducks and new levels. All of which will be coming to you in the full game.Even more rubber ducksAs you may know, the Rubber Ducks game mode is all about guiding ducks downstream. Since the last demo update, I’ve improved how special ducks appear. From valuable gold rubber ducks to big slow ones. These special ducks appear throughout the level, and the more you dislodge, the more will start arriving. So at first you just have a few plain rubber ducks, but by the end of the level, all sorts of ducks will be constantly flowing through.I'm also working on a bunch of smaller improvements: Randomly appearing obstacles for some more challenge, traveling instantly between levels and more precise control when sculpting sand.From calm pine forests to sunny beachesIn the full game, you’ll start high up in the mount…
- The rubber duck demo update - 27 July 2025
Hi all! The next update for the Babbling Brook demo is out now. It comes with a new and improved Rubber Ducks game mode, smoother gameplay in the Bridges game mode, more music and much more.More rubber ducksThe Rubber Ducks game mode received a big upgrade. Special types of ducks can appear anywhere in the level. From valuable golden ducks to exploding ducks which cause a bit chaos. You can also earn lots of points by guiding ducks to one or more score multipliers.And you can now play this game mode on all levels in the demo.More improvementsThis update also comes with some much needed tweaks to the Bridges game mode. Bridges detect water more easily, making the mode more fun to play. The update also features multiple game modes per level, additional music, better controller support and more.What’s next?I’ll now be working on finishing the full game. So adding all the levels, adding a b…
- Big demo update featuring Cliffside Cascade - 16 July 2025
There’s a big update out now for the Babbling Brook demo. It features a new steep rocky level and some nice improvements to Bridges and Sandbox game modes.Cliffside CascadeThis steep rocky location is perfect for creating streams and waterfalls. The full game will come with even more levels, taking you from high up in the mountains all the way down to sandy beaches.Improvements to game modesBoth the Bridges and Sandbox game modes have been improved a lot. With each series of bridges you complete, another bridge will be added to make things challenging. When playing the Sandbox game mode you now have all sorts of new objects to play around with. From planks, bottles to a spongy rubber duck to create completely new streams.Next up on my todo list is improving the game mode with rubber ducks. Which I'll probably feature in the next demo update, so you all can try it out before the full gam…
- Demo update with all-new rubber ducks - 4 July 2025
Hi all! There’s a small update available for the Babbling Brook demo. It features a new tutorial level to get familiar with the game, some new types of rubber ducks and a bunch of other small improvements.There are now exploding rubber ducks, sponge ducks which leave behind water and black hole ducks which create a vortex in the water. I plan to add a couple more types of ducks, so feel free to post your suggestions.I’m using the demo both to introduce people to Babbling Brook and to try out new ideas. A bit like early access or a play test. So keep an eye out for future updates. That way you can try out all sorts of new features and content.ChangesAdded a tutorial levelAdded new types of rubber ducksAdded rubber duck soundsMade sculpting sand fasterReduced flow of water a bitSmall changes to lighting & sound
