- Monthly Challenge September 2026 - 7 September 2026
Not a single tree on this map... 🌲🌳🏭The Monthly Challenge for September is Industry! Treehouse in green arms Or houses where the trees stood Leaves once gave us breathRoots bound by asphalt The city feeds on forest ground Will we miss their shade?And since this month’s theme, “Industry,” is basically asking for it, here’s a little plug: Starting in October, our other game STAR BIRDS (a factory builder) is getting a Monthly Mode too! We’re currently looking for names for all 12 challenges over on Discord, so drop by if you’d like to submit your ideas.
- Is That Para Playing… Dorfromantik?! - 13 August 2026
Yes, you saw that right: we’ve teamed up with the fantastic developers behind Paralives! Dorformantik now exists inside of Paralives as an entertainment activity for your characters. As Paralives continues to grow throughout Early Access, your Paras are developing more needs of their own. A good snack, a bit of sleep, a refreshing shower… and, of course, some entertainment. And what better way to unwind than by sitting down at the computer for a relaxing round of Dorfromantik?We think it’s incredibly cool that you can now tell your household members to play our very own game. Seeing Dorfromantik exist inside another game is a little surreal. In the best possible way!Dorfromantik x Paralives Steam BundleAnd to celebrate the collaboration, we’ve also put together a Dorfromantik x Paralives Bundle, giving you 10% off when picking up both games together or when owning one of them already.Yo…
- Monthly Challenge August 2026 - 3 August 2026
Ready for a swim? 🤿☀️The Monthly Challenge for August is Big Lake! The lake keeps the sun Like a secret in its blue And bears me gentlyNo opposite shore Only water dreaming wide, A sea at my doorThis month, the tiles are densely filled, and quests demand higher numbers than usual. No train tracks (😅) but SO. MUCH. WATER!We know that still waters run deep. If you feel like connecting with other players, come join us on our Discord server!
- Dorfromantik x Mini Worlds - 14 July 2026
Mini Motorways and Mini Metro are now available in a Bundle with Dorfromantik. Picking up the games together gives you 10% off. You already own Dorfromantik? The 10% community discount for the Mini Worlds games is still available to you.What Is Mini Motorways?Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. What Is Mini Metro?In Mini Metro, you design a subway map for your growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?Simplicity in PerfectionBoth games of the Mini Worlds Series are made by Dinosaur Polo Club. Dino…
- Summer Showcase: Winners! - 13 July 2026
We were really happy to see so many of you submit screenshots for the Summer Showcase, both here on Steam and over on Discord.After a team vote, and by a very narrow margin, the keys go to the following three people:Talia Random5 OldCuppaWe’ll contact you via DM. You’ll receive your Star Birds key and your Medieval Biome Pack key shortly.We’d also like to give an honorable mention to Papyg because: funny. And honestly, we kind of feel it too. All that’s missing is the hammock.👆 Submission for the question of where you would like to spend the summer 😏We’re really glad to see more people from the community getting excited about taking part in showcases again. That’s why we’re currently thinking about continuing the showcase seasonally: autumn, winter, spring.Let us know in the comments if that’s something you’d be interested in!Until then, we hope you have a few wonderfully sun-kissed,…
- Dorfromantik – Head to Head - 10 July 2026
Dorfromantik – Head to Head is a competitive boardgame for two players in a convenient travel-sized format. It offers a quick round of Dorfromantik for everyone who enjoys putting their skills to the test against each other. Perfect for fast-paced, exciting duels, and for anyone who loves drafting games.We recently shared that a South Seas Edition is on the way for the Dorfromantik boardgame series. And today, we are excited to reveal another upcoming title: Dorfromantik – Head to Head. Designed specifically for two players, Dorfromantik – Head to Head brings the familiar peaceful landscape-building of Dorfromantik into a quick, friendly head-to-head competition. A Fast-Paced Drafting Game for TwoIn Dorfromantik – Head to Head, both players compete to create their own high-scoring landscapes. The twist: We’ve added elements of a drafting game, so you’ll build your own winning stacks.1 -…
- Dorfromantik Patch 1.2.3 - 9 July 2026
Patch NotesBugfixes:Fixed an issue where clicking the Resume button while an empty map was loaded in the background caused the tile stack and UI to become invisible, preventing tile placement.The Bug Reporting tool button is no longer visible on the Game Over screen.Pressing Gamepad X to open the Bug Reporting tool no longer interferes with deleting a save game or continuing a completed Creative Mode game.Fixed an issue where the score label on the Game Over screen overlapped with the game mode label when UI Scale was set to 150%.
- New Dorfromantik Board Game Edition - 6 July 2026
This October, we’re setting sail for a brand-new Dorfromantik board game edition. And this time, we’re heading to the South Seas!Leave forests, meadows, and golden grain fields behind. Instead, you can look forward to a sparkling turquoise ocean, sandy islands, colourful coral reefs, and wooden walkways stretching as far as your bare feet can take you.Whether you are building peaceful island landscapes, connecting little pieces of paradise, or simply dreaming of your next holiday, the new South Seas edition brings a fresh coastal twist to the relaxing Dorfromantik experience at the table.The Dorfromantik Board Game FamilyFor everyone who has not explored our board game editions yet, here is a short introduction:Dorfromantik – The Board Game is the original cooperative experience. Together, you place tiles, build landscapes, complete tasks, and unlock new content over multiple games.Dorf…
- In-Game Bug Reporting Tool - 3 July 2026
With our latest patch, we’ve added a new in-game bug reporting tool and made several fixes to help leaderboards refresh faster and show your rank more reliably. Whether you have feedback to share or a high score to chase, Patch 1.2.2 brings a smoother experience to Dorfromantik.New Bug Reporting ToolWe’ve added a new bug reporting tool directly to Dorfromantik. Just click the bug-shaped icon to open the form.Since the latest patch, you can send us a message straight from the game and let us know whether you have encountered a serious issue or simply have some feedback for us. Once you submit the form, your report is sent directly to our development backend, where the team can review it more easily.Of course, you can still use the Steam Feedback sub-forum and our feedback channel on Discord. But when you spot something while playing and do not want to leave the game to report it, you now…
- Monthly Challenge July 2026 - 1 July 2026
Turn your villages into a city. 🏠💚🏠 The Monthly Challenge for July is Stadtromantik! Roofs gather like leaves At what point does a village Learn to call itself a city?Rails carry stories Inward, outward, through the day Life blooms between them Lots of houses and trains await you. It's getting dense! Join our Discord Server to share your villages and cities with Dorfromantik players around the world!
- Summer Showcase: Win Keys! - 29 June 2026
Competition Time! This is the Summer Edition of our Seasonal Showcase!Play Dorfromantik. Share a screenshot. Take the chance to win a key! This showcase is all about sunny landscapes and light colors. Build a spot with Dorfromantik tiles where you would like to live in summer. Or use the creative mode as a tool for building motifs.🏰 This year, we especially want to encourage you to include the summer biome from the new Medieval Biome Pack in your showcase submission. We can’t wait to see grand castles rising from vibrant green countryside and sailing ships drifting across shimmering, sunlit lakes.If you don’t own the Medieval Biome Pack, of course any other biome is welcome too!The Showcase will run until 2026-07-09 2359 CEST. 🎁 Win Keys!Among all participants, we will award 3 bundles consisting of a Dorfromantik Medieval Biome Pack key (PC) + a Star Birds key (PC).Based on feedback f…
- The Coaches Are Off the Rails! - 26 June 2026
Hello everyone,Over the past few weeks, we’ve been busy working through your feedback following the release of the Medieval Biome Pack and the Anniversary Update.As a small indie team, releasing our very first DLC for Dorfromantik was a big step, and it has been wonderful to see that so many of you are still actively playing, sharing your thoughts, and helping shape the game together with us.Medieval Biome PackOne piece of feedback came through especially clearly: many of you felt that the horse-drawn coaches moving along rails did not feel quite immersive enough, and that paths would be a better fit for the medieval atmosphere.We heard you. And we changed it.With today’s patch, the rails are a thing of the past. The coaches now travel along paths instead, making the Medieval Biomes feel more natural.Night ModeAnd while we’re on the topic of immersion, we’ve also made a few more improve…
- Play Dorfromantik on Mac - 25 June 2026
Dorfromantik is now available natively on Mac. Nice and easy, right here on Steam. If you already own Dorfromantik, just log into your Steam account on your iMac or MacBook, and start playing. First of all, a warm welcome to all players who are joining us through the Mac release. It’s wonderful to have you in the Dorfromantik community! Here on Steam, as well as on Discord, everyone is happy to help each other out. We from our indie team are around, and there are surely plenty of lovely people who have been playing for a while. So if you have any questions as you get started, don’t hesitate to ask. 💚And then, of course, a big shoutout to everyone who has stuck with Dorfromantik since the very beginning. Ever since 2021, you’ve been asking us for a Mac version. Some of you may still remember: Way, way, waaaaaay back at the very beginning, we actually had a Mac version on itch.io, but it…
- Tell Us What You Think - 19 June 2026
Is there something you’ve always wanted to tell us about Dorfromantik? Now’s your chance! Our Dorfromantik Survey is in the game, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.What’s your favorite game mode? Which biomes or settings would you love to see in the future? Are there any improvements you’d like us to make? The survey is a nice place to share your ideas, wishes, and feedback with us.You can find the survey here:Dorfromantik Main Menu > News (newspaper icon) > SurveyWhy We Set Up This SurveyOver the years, we’ve received so much valuable feedback from you through Steam comments, Discord discussions, and community messages. We’ve learned a lot from your thoughts, and we’re incredibly grateful that so many of you are actively helping Dorfromantik grow, live, and evolve together with us.The Undo Button, Night Mode, and even the Medieval Biome Pack were all based on your suggestions. And of…
- Mac Port for Dorfromantik - 12 June 2026
We know many of you have been asking for this for a long time, and today we’re happy to share what we’ve been cooking behind the scenes: we’re working on a Mac port for Dorfromantik!Earlier this year, we promised that we would continue to put plenty of time, care, and love into Dorfromantik. After releasing the Medieval Biome Pack and the Anniversary Update featuring Night Mode, we’re now getting everything ready for a Mac release!Mac Release Date: June 25, 2026Yes, that's right: Only two more weeks to go! Mark your calendars, everyone! Dorfromantik will be available for Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 2020 and newer).Over the past weeks and months, we’ve been testing internally whether we could bring Dorfromantik to Mac in a way that meets our quality standards. And by now, we feel confident enough to say: we can make it happen!Thank you so much for your patience, your support, and for con…
- Medieval Biome Pack: OUT NOW! - 2 June 2026
The Dorfromantik Medieval Biome Pack is OUT NOW! Our first-ever cosmetic pack takes your Dorfromantik landscapes into the middle ages. Place each tile with care and build idyllic landscapes – now in a cozy medieval coat.Three Seasonal BiomesDiscover three vibrant new biomes shaped by the turning of the seasons and watch your tiles leap through time into a world of castles and timber-framed villages!Iconic Landmarks Leap Through TimeWithin those new biomes you’ll find a reimagined version of each iconic Special Tile. The ruined walls of the old castle are rebuilt and rise above your landscape. The Steamboat becomes a medieval trading cog. And above it all, the sails of the windmill keep turning, now in a more rustic design.Features• 3 Additional Seasonal Biomes• All Buildings re-imagined in a Medieval Style• Mighty Castles• Medieval Trading Ship• Cozy half-timbered village houses• 2 Add…
- Anniversary Update - 2 June 2026
The Dorfromantik Anniversary Update is here! And it brings a cozy new way to enjoy your landscapes: Night Mode!With Night Mode, your colorful Dorfromantik worlds are gently transformed into a calm and cozy evening atmosphere. You can enable it directly from the Biome menu and switch between day and night whenever you like. Night Mode works across all biomes, including the brand-new medieval biomes from the Medieval Biome Pack.The Anniversary Update is free for all Dorfromantik players.Thank you so much for still being here with us after five years. And a warm welcome to everyone who has joined us along the way. We hope you have a wonderful time with the new additions.Your Toukana TeamPatch NotesPatch 1.2Night ModeIntroducing Night Mode, transforming the Dorfromantik landscape into a cozy nighttime setting that is easier on the eyes.Toggle Night Mode on or off globally in the Biome optio…
- The Medieval Biome Pack Is OUT! Win a Key! - 2 June 2026
Play Dorfromantik. Share a screenshot. Take the chance to win a key! Check out this article for all the event details.Share Your Medieval Landscapes! 🏰Noble lords & jesters! Our Medieval Biome Pack is out! The most iconic Dorfromantik tiles are leaping in time: The forest ruin is being rebuilt as a castle and the steamboat becomes a sailing ship. To celebrate the release of the Medieval Biome Pack, we’re giving away 3 key bundles consisting of the Dorfromantik base game (PC) + the Medieval Biome Pack (PC). Share with us your most beautiful medieval impressions in Dorfromantik! We can’t wait to see your castles and medieval villages. You’re welcome to use the biomes from the Medieval Biome Pack for this challenge. But don’t worry if you don’t own the pack! You can still join in! Build a knight’s helmet in Creative Mode, or show us what the Middle Ages looked like across different region…
- Monthly Challenge June 2026 - 1 June 2026
No quests, no rails but a strong focus on perfect placements ... 👌 The Monthly Challenge for June is Perfectionism! Perfect places wait under summer’s breathing tree time forgets its nameKind streets open doors a brook catches forest sun home is everywhereWant to try our Monthly for the first time? Here's where to find it in-game: In the main menu, select "YOUR GAMES" > "MONTHLY MODE" Tab.Also a warm invitation to join our Discord Server. Ask questions or simply say hi and chat with fellow high-score chasers!
- Town to City x Dorfromantik Bundle - 26 May 2026
Town to City and Dorfromantik are now available in a Steam Bundle. Picking up both games together gives you 10% off. You already own Dorfromantik? The makers of Town to City will still grant you a 10% discount. 🥰What Is Town to City?Town to City is a cozy city builder. Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population. Freely place houses, shops, and amenities and natural elements to delight your residents and encourage new families to move in. As your population grows, you start creating multiple towns that can grow alone or thrive together, helping the whole region develop and prosper.In story or sandbox mode, you're free to build at your own pace, placing each flower bed with pixel precision, or prioritise growing your economy and developing your…
