- Update 1.5.3 Hotfixes - 18 September 2025
Hello Creature Keepers,Fervir here with a quick update. Some bugs were reported, and I fixed them. Thank you to those who have lent me your saves ːsteamthumbsupːHave you all checked out the new Bestiary and Perk systems? What do you think?Patch Notes 1.5.3 (hotfix)Naowl did not have enough goalsVelthyra had too many goalsFixed a bug where creatures from previous versions weren't importing perks correctly (no data was lost)Fixed a bug with some Bestiary Goals not countingFixed a bug where you had infinite invulnerability after dodging an attack until you exited the room
- v1.5.2 Bestiary and Perk Reworks are now live! - 16 September 2025
Hello Creature Keepers, Fervir here!After some testing in the beta branch, the updates to the Bestiary, Befriending, and Perks system are here!Here are the Key Features of this updatePerk Rework The new perk point system allows for deeper customization of creatures. Based on initial feedback of perks being too punishing by having downsides to them, the downsides were removed leaving only upsides to perks. The perk system became a 'choose from 2 buffs' at certain levels which works as a temporary fix. The new system now grants creatures 5 perk points at level 1 and then 1 point for each time a creature levels, so every time a creature levels up, there is more opportunity for customization.Befriending ReworkIn the old perk system, each creature would have only up to 8 perks to choose from, but you can see more than 8 perks above, so how does getting perks work now? The answer, from the ne…
- Bestiary, Perks, Befriending and More! - 4 September 2025
Hello Creature Keepers! Below is an overview of all the changes currently available to tinker with in the public beta version of CK. Anybody can jump in and share their thoughts and ideas! There will be some simple steps to opt in towards the end of this post if you're interested. I'd like to get this update pushed by sometime next week. General Menu QoLWhen scrolling down or up when you’re at the edges of menus, the menu will continue scrolling until it reaches the limitPlayer ChangesReduced base dodge time to 1.0 seconds from 2.0 secondsYou can now increase base dodge time to 2.5 seconds by getting upgrades from the bestiaryYour dodge buff now includes +50% increased movement speedYour dodge invulnerability period is now the same as the length of the dodge buff. Previously it was locked to 1.0 seconds even though the dodge benefits lasted for 2.0 secondsThe player damage multiplier th…
- Beta Test Branch is Available! - 17 July 2025
Hello Creature Keepers! First off, thank you all for your continued support since Creature Keeper's release! I feel joyful in seeing how you all connect with CK, whether it's through bringing a tear to your eye from the story, or through the excitement of putting a silly hat on your favorite creature. I've been thinking about how to create more opportunities for that connection, and one way is to introduce a public beta-branch here on steam, in addition to a dedicated channel for it in the Creature Keeper Discord! The purpose of this is to give me a low-stakes environment where I can upload a version of Creature Keeper which is open to be influenced by your feedback! This feedback will be especially helpful for me as I get into the upcoming perk and bestiary rework systems, making them more fun and as bug-free as possible. The Test Branch and channel in discord are ready right now, her…
- The Creature Keeper Roadmap Has Arrived! - 19 June 2025
The roadmap is officially here, and with it a long list of changes to creatures.There's a lot to talk about today, but I have you covered if you’re not gonna read through it all yourself. Check out the TLDR at the bottom of this post if that’s more your speed.It’s been just over a month since Creature Keeper launched on May 8th, and we’ve pushed six updates since then! Addressing everything from softlocks & bugs, to menu navigation and creature behaviors. There is plenty more to bring to life, which is why we’re stoked to be sharing with you lots more information on what our plans are going forward! The time has arrived for the coveted roadmap, the great informer of future design intention, for your eyes to gaze upon. If any questions arise regarding the Roadmap, or you'd like to join the conversation, check out the Creature Keeper Discord: discord.gg/hf9UZsQ Additionally, for those who…
- More Improvements and Fixes, Plus the Push For Steam Deck Verified! - 31 May 2025
Hello fellow Creature Keepers! Another patch is here, and v1.2.1 is focused on key optimizations that were needed to push for Steam Deck verified and bug fixing some nasty save problems, among other things. General Improvements - Added full Cloud Save functionality Players should now be able to save their games and have their progress transfer between their all their devices, including Steam Deck. - Set default Screen Mode to Fullscreen - Added Multiple Controller support - Configuration files are now unique to each platform Bug Fixes - (Major Fix) Players should no longer be unable to save upon starting the game for the first time - fixed issues with a series of missing NPCS during cutscenes - Fixed an issue with Quest Tracker displaying incorrectly upon receiving a new quest - Players are now less likely to get stunlocked by a Bep on the Bep Farm map which was causing some softlocks -…
- Localization Has Arrived! - 23 May 2025
Localization is here, and with it, a warm welcome to all the new Keepers joining the ranks! We've added Localization for Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish! In addition, some bug fixes, and requested changes! For those with a keen eye, otherwise this can be ignored, you may have noticed we changed how patch version notation is represented, with the goal to be more consistent, and less confusing. (The numbers Mason, what do they mean!?) From v1.014 onward etc, to v1.1.2 where the last number will be the one changing from patch to patch unless it's a large or major update. Bug Fixes -Fixed a series of bugs introduced from v1.014 where NPCs were duplicated, missing from cutscenes, or being incorrectly added to the party Quality of Life & General Improvements - Localization for Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish have been added - Removed the downsides f…
- Menu Improvements, Bug Fixes & Quality of Life - 17 May 2025
Another batch of updates for the Keepers of Thera! With our fourth patch, we wanted to push our first round of menu improvements, squash more bugs, and bring some much needed Quality of Life to multiple areas of Creature Keeper. We're excited to share some exciting news with you coming soon as well, and while I can't quite spill the beans yet, it'll be a big step forward for Creature Keeper! Bug Fixes - Fixed a cutscene in Act4 where talking to an NPC would trigger a battle scene from earlier in the game - Fixed a softlock where you could travel backwards after the final fight which would result in a white screen - Fixed a source of Pocket Garden lag which was caused by an event continuously being retriggered, which would force the game to redraw seeds in the garden - Fixed another source of Pocket Garden lag caused by multiple instances of your Bottom Right HUD being drawn for each cre…
- More Bug Fixes & General Improvements - 14 May 2025
A fresh patch arrives today, and will be our third since Creature Keeper launched on May 8th. While there is still much work to be done, we're in the zone, and are listening closely to all channels for feedback on improving Creature Keeper. Bug Fixes - Fixed a softlock related to a warp after an event in Act3 - Changed the pathing in Horn Tower which was causing some softlocks to occur when warping out from the top of the tower - Prevented an Act3 cutscene from triggering in the wrong spot - Fixed an issue where lore text from the Act2 dungeon wasn't displaying at all - Added a scene that was missing where Max Command was increased to 3 *If you were affected by this bug and don't have a Max Command of 3 when you are supposed to, loading your game will fix the issue* - Fixed softlock caused by dying during the Elemental fight with Millienne *If you were affected by this bug, it should be…
- Improved Tutorial Support & Bug Fixes - 10 May 2025
Our first round of bug fixes and improvements, with many more to come. Bug fixes: - Fixed softlock in Act 3 where you could miss a warp, and if you died you couldn't get back to be able to complete the story Users affected by this softlock will have a fix applied whenever they try to fast travel from a Traveler's Stone - Fixed softlock in Act 4 where you could talk to Bibb in Bibb's Sanctuary and overwrite Act4 Progress Users affected by this softlock will have a fix applied when they Go to the Horn Tower Improvements: - "Add Fruit" prompt in Befriending screen has been updated to include the right button icon - Added a sign that shows where Selias and Sodland Inn are shortly after completing the tutorial - Added button prompts to the intro tutorial, to show which buttons to press when the game pauses during these tutorial sequences: 1. The first dialogue sequence at the start of the ga…
- 1.009 Patch - 9 May 2025
- Bug fix to address soft lock that prevented certain players from progressing past main story scenes
- Known Bugs & Issues with Creature Keeper Launch Build - 9 May 2025
This list is comprised of bugs & issues we've collected throughout launch day. Such that players know we are going to address them first and foremost, and we communicate issues that may have affected players, or may in the future. Known Bugs - If you befriend a Denka into your party or storage before interacting with the first pocket garden sequence, which happens once you first arrive at Horn Tower, it will break the sequence. This bug has been fixed internally, and will be patched asap - Some players when launching the game cannot navigate the options or menus with their controller until they return to use their keyboard. Which then allows navigation for controllers. - There are some sneaky sequence breaks existing specifically for content at the end of the game - A few players are starting their game with default keybinds unbound - In very rare cases players are experiencing saving i…
- Creature Keeper has officially launched! - 8 May 2025
🎉 Creature Keeper is OUT NOW on Steam! 🐾 After years of solo development, love, and way too many adorable creature designs, Creature Keeper has officially launched! 💚 Step into the world of creature companionship, real-time party based combat, goofy NPC's, and colorful exploration — now available to everyone! Check out Creature Keeper's Steam Store page: bit.ly/3DGqWSi --- A huge thank you to all our Kickstarter backers, playtesters, and longtime supporters who helped bring this beautiful world to life. Your feedback, love, and bug reports have shaped what the game is today! --- Ways to support the game today - Leave a review — it helps a lot - Post your favorite team combos, screenshots, or creature names - Enjoy the game :) --- This is just the beginning — we hope you love your time with Creature Keeper, and we can't wait to see the party of companions you create. Happy launch day!…
- Creature Keeper (PC) Review - 8 May 2025
I was pretty interested in trying out Creature Keeper because, as I’ve mentioned before, I’ve felt like the Pokémon series has gotten a bit stale, and I’ve long relied on the Indie scene to approach it with fresh new ideas. So far, while games like Nexomon and Corromon have been pretty serviceable little Poké-likes, games like Beastieball , Ooblets, and Cassette Beasts have found ways to really shake things up and stand out above the rest. Creature Keeper certainly belongs in the latter category, combining several unique elements of gameplay with its central monster taming mechanic to make something truly unique. When I started playing it, I jokingly said it felt like “ Pokémon Red/Blue but with more ambition,” but the longer I played, the more my opinion shifted because Creature Keeper isn’t really trying to be Pokémon . It’s going for something far more interesting. Players take on th…
- Creature Keeper (PC) Review - 8 May 2025
I was pretty interested in trying out Creature Keeper because, as I’ve mentioned before, I’ve felt like the Pokémon series has gotten a bit stale, and I’ve long relied on the Indie scene to approach it with fresh new ideas. So far, while games like Nexomon and Corromon have been pretty serviceable little Poké-likes, games like Beastieball , Ooblets, and Cassette Beasts have found ways to really shake things up and stand out above the rest. Creature Keeper certainly belongs in the latter category, combining several unique elements of gameplay with its central monster taming mechanic to make something truly unique. When I started playing it, I jokingly said it felt like “ Pokémon Red/Blue but with more ambition,” but the longer I played, the more my opinion shifted because Creature Keeper isn’t really trying to be Pokémon . It’s going for something far more interesting. Players take on th…
- Creature Keeper Sneak Peek - 16 April 2025
Check out this sneak peek of the latest gameplay footage from Creature Keeper!
- Creature Keeper is launching on May 8! - 17 March 2025
Hey everyone! The wait is almost over — Creature Keeper officially launches on Steam on May 8, 2025! We’re beyond excited to finally share the world we’ve been building with all of you. Get ready to explore, battle, and befriend a world full of creatures — and uncover the mystery behind the strange sickness spreading through the land. 🗓️ Mark your calendars and get ready to: 🦊 Befriend and raise a party of adorable (and dangerous) creatures ⚔️ Fight alongside them in fast-paced real-time combat 🌱 Grow plants and craft gear to boost your team 🏡 Build and customize your campsite to keep your creatures happy 📖 Discover the secrets of a world in trouble Wishlist Creature Keeper now to be ready for launch! 👉 Creature Keeper Steam Page We’ll be sharing more sneak peeks and updates leading up to May 8, including revealing a creature a day on our Twitter/X account — so stay tuned, and don…
- Creature Keeper Sneak Peek - 17 March 2025
Check out this sneak peek of the latest gameplay footage from Creature Keeper!
- Creature Keeper Combat Demo Now Available! - 5 February 2024
Hello, Keepers! We're excited to be dropping a playable teaser for Creature Keeper as a part of Steam Next Fest! We know that many of you have been eagerly awaiting some updates on development and asking to get more hands on with the game, so we hope that this event shares a bit about what we've been working on and gives you the opportunity to play with some of the mechanics and features that will be included in the final game. Also, you'll find that we're still keeping some of the awesome storyline and main plot close to our chest in order to not spoil anything for the full release. Though we hope you'll like a few of the characters and interactions you'll discover here in this version! In this alpha build, you'll likely come across some issues or placeholder content, so know everything in here is a work-in-progress. With that said, we'd love to get your thoughts on how things feel, wh…
- New Areas Revealed at The MIX Next Showcase - 27 October 2022
Hello Monster Enthusiasts, Great adventure awaits in the world of Creature Keeper, and we're excited to show you more of this amazing world. At The MIX Next Showcase, we debuted a brand new trailer, showing off never-before-seen areas of the game. Cuddle up with your favorite creature and take a closer look at the world that awaits prospective Creature Keepers... While you're here, please don't forget to WISHLIST Creature Keeper on Steam. And if you're eager for more monster-taming action, join our Discord or follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest news, reveals, and more. Cheers, Fervir Games and Graffiti Games
