NEWS ARCHIVE
Jun, 15

Upcoming changes in Alpha 35

Alpha 35 will be a less exciting patch than its predecessor, although not for the lack of ambition on my part! I had planned a world map overhaul as well as a new minion... more

Feb, 18

KeeperRL Alpha 34 is out!

KeeperRL Alpha 34 is released! The update includes the addition of steeds, an overhaul of the Z-level system, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. Check out the patch notes... more

Feb, 16

A few quality-of-life improvements

The last post talked about some major gameplay changes coming in KeeperRL, but the upcoming Alpha 34 patch will also feature some nice, ordinary improvements to your everyday... more

Feb, 04

Steeds and z-level overhaul

When creating KeeperRL I took a lot of inspiration from Nethack, and one of my memories from playing this classic roguelike was riding a tamed dragon to victory. I think steeds... more

Oct, 28

The Necromancer patch is out!

The Necromancer is released! This patch introduces a new playable faction focused on putting new life into dead bodies. Its highlight is the embalming mechanic, which lets you... more

Oct, 13

Necromancer faction coming Oct 28th

After automaton crafting was added to KeeperRL last year, someone suggested that a necromancer could similarly craft zombies from the body parts of fallen enemies. This was the... more

Sep, 14

KeeperRL Alpha 33 is out!

KeeperRL Alpha 33 is released! New additions include a playable dwarf faction, overhauled z-level content, as well as numerous gameplay improvements, such as new crafting... more

Aug, 17

Dwarves

What's a dungeon building game without dwarves? Of course the little neckbeards have always been present in KeeperRL as an enemy, but a playable dwarf faction has long been due.... more

Jun, 26

Alpha 33 gameplay news

After a bit of a break following the last patch, I'm back with some new, exciting gameplay features that will arrive in KeeperRL Alpha 33. Workshop materials I've... more

Apr, 05

KeeperRL Alpha 32 is out!

KeeperRL Alpha 32 is released! This patch features major gameplay improvements, including an AI and combat overhaul, as well as new content additions, including adapting the... more


 LATEST NEWS

Feb, 29

KeeperRL v1.0 is released!

I'm very proud to announce that KeeperRL v1.0 is out! In addition to being the most important milestone for the game, this is also a huge update with major gameplay additions.... more

Feb, 08

More news on the upcoming v1.0 patch

KeeperRL will leave Early Access in exactly three weeks. The last major patch was released one year ago, so you can imagine that this will be a pretty huge update. In the August... more

Feb, 05

KeeperRL 1.0 will be officially released on February 29th 2024

I have important news for you today. KeeperRL version 1.0 will be officially released on February 29th! More details about the patch will follow, and for now let's celebrate this... more

Aug, 24

Upcoming features in KeeperRL 1.0

In the last news update I revealed that KeeperRL will leave Early Access in the next (major) patch, and that it will bring some big gameplay changes. It's finally time to share... more

Jun, 29

KeeperRL will leave Early Access with the next update

When I launched the Indiegogo campaign to fund KeeperRL nine years ago, I promised a 1.0 release by the end of 2014. This kinda didn't happen, but I've always been committed to... more

 

 PLAYERS SAID

There are no other games out there like KeeperRL. The game is a unique mixture of management, levelling, crafting, constructing, exploring, adventure etc. […] The possibility of interacting with other’s players monumental dungeons turn KeeperRL into one of the most promising games I’ve found.

dbvel

This game is amazing! It’s challenging, fun, unique, and exactly what you might expect it to be. For an early access game it’s incredible. And the thought that there’s more to come thrills me! I can’t wait to see how this awesome game will develop even more.

Avarti

Any time I touch another race, I get bent over like a cheap, overworked sex worker. I love sucking at this game so much.

DaavPuke