- We're part of the INDIE Live Expo! - 25 April 2026
Dear strategic city-building fans! We are pleased to inform you that we've been selected to participate in the INDIE Live Expo! What does that mean? It means that we're participating in this festival alongside a group of top-tier indie games in their respective categories. And where can you watch one of the largest indie game showcases in Asia? Below! :) For those who have never heard about our game, a quick reminder: in The Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the gods - they are not exactly fans of your efforts! If you wanna try our demo (in single or online co-op mode), you know what to do... BUT the version you'll find in the link belo…
- We're part of the Relaxing Event 2026 😌🍃🎮 - 12 March 2026
Dear strategic city-building fans! We are pleased to inform you that we've been selected to participate in the Relaxing Event 2026, organized by Rogue Duck Interactive and Gamersky Games. What does that mean? It means that we're participating in this festival alongside a group of publishers and top-tier indie games in their respective categories. You can find it in the "Cozy Builders 🏗️" and "Popular Upcoming" sections of the sale! For those who have never heard about our game, a quick reminder: in The Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the gods - they are not exactly fans of your efforts! If you wanna try our demo (in single or online…
- Season’s greetings from the PJ GAMES - 24 December 2025
Dear city-builders fans! As the year comes to an end, we wish you calm oceans, full granaries, and gods in a generous mood. Thank you for every city built together in the demo version, every playtest survived with our dev team, and every story you’ve shared with the community via Discord. Thank you for playing together, helping each other, and shaping this ancient world with us. If you’ve enjoyed your time in The Whims of the Gods demo, consider waiting for the new one. We've already played it and... well... remember that our whimsical gods appreciate loyal followers. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2960200/The_Whims_of_the_Gods_Demo/ The gods are feeling festive. At least for now... Merry Christmas, citizens! 🎅🏻🎄🎁
- Let's look at the backstage #6 - 10 December 2025
Hello city-builder fans! Welcome to another episode of “Let’s look at the backstage”, where we reveal what’s happening behind the curtain of our production, showcase dev work, share concept art, and show off mechanics coming to the final game. But hey! Life isn’t only about serious stuff. And since we are definitely humans (despite rumors), let’s laugh together at… The Whims of the Gods! Here are four hilarious bugs that made us both cry and giggle. Thankfully, most of them are already long gone! OK, citizens! Let's go! HAMMER IN THE WORKER'S HEAD Ever told your boss: “Sorry, I’m not coming in today, I’ve got a horrible headache”? Well, whether the pain comes from tiredness… or a hammer inside your skull, our villagers never try that excuse. Definitely not because they don’t have phones! Here’s what’s going on: every tool used by workers is “attached” to their bodies in specific points…
- We're part of Ancient Costume Game Festival 🎉 - 3 November 2025
Hey, city-building strategists! We’ve got some awesome news to share — our game has been selected to take part in the Ancient Costume Game Festival, organized by 方块游戏 (CubeGame), a Hong Kong publisher of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice & S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl in Asia. Great, huh?! What does that mean for us? It means we’re joining an incredible lineup of indie games from around the world. You’ll find us proudly featured in the “Demos” section! Where exactly? Well... HERE! If you’re new, here’s a quick rundown - in The Whims of the Gods, you’ll step into the sandals of ancient city founders, building, expanding, and defending an ancient metropolis. Partner up with another player, balance your city’s needs, gather food, hunt wild animals, process materials, and build production chains to meet the demands of your people. Just beware! The gods are moody, and their whims can change…
- We're part of Summer Postcard Fest ✉️ 📬 - 22 September 2025
Dear strategic city-building fans! We are pleased to inform you that we've been selected to participate in the Summer Postcard Fest, hosted by Ancient Forge , a game development and publishing company from Poland. What does that mean? It means that we're participating in this festival alongside a group of publishers and top-tier indie games in their respective categories. You can find us in the "Browse Demos" section! For those who have never heard about our game, a quick reminder: in The Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the gods - they are not exactly fans of your efforts! If you wanna try our demo (in single or online co-op mode), yo…
- We're part of Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 🍂 - 2 September 2025
Dear strategic city-building fans! We'd like to inform you that we've been selected to participate in the BEST INDIE GAMES Fall Edition. What does that mean? It means that we're participating in this festival alongside a group of publishers and top-tier indie games in their respective categories. You can watch the broadcast here For those who have never heard about our game, Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the gods - they are not exactly fans of your efforts https://store.steampowered.com/app/2960200/The_Whims_of_the_Gods_Demo/ Let us know in the comments if you’ve added the game to your wishlist. What better time to do it than now? T…
- We're the part of Celebrating 10 Years of Polish Games at PAX 🎉 - 30 August 2025
Dear strategic city-building fans! Starting yesterday (until September 1), The Whims of the Gods participates in the "Celebrating 10 Years of Polish Games at PAX" event organized by Indie Games Poland Foundation. We found ourselves among the Polish game creators attending PAX West this year, and also among those who were present (like us, we were there last year) in previous years. And we have to admit, we're very happy with this amazing company!CHECK IT OUT!In The Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the gods - they are not exactly fans of your efforts. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried our demo and/or added the game to your wis…
- We're part of the Debut Festival 2025! 🎉 - 7 August 2025
Dear strategic city-building fans! Starting today (until August 11), The Whims of the Gods participates in the "Debut Festival" event organized by Gamedev.ist. What's more, we're present in five different sections - UPCOMING, DEMOS, SIMULATION & MANAGEMENT, MULTIPLAYER, STRATEGY & TACTICAL. We hope you will find our game without any problem ;) CHECK IT OUT! In The Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the gods - they are not exactly fans of your efforts. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried our demo and added the game to your wishlist. This the perfect occasion for it. Perhaps you'll have some feedback for us after playing the demo?…
- Let's look at the backstage #5 - 1 August 2025
Hello city-builders fans! Game development isn’t child’s play. Our dev team’s journey is full of unexpected twists - bugs, missteps, hilarious (and sometimes terrifying) glitches, and constant trial and error. Today, we’d like to share a little story about how something as “simple” as building a bridge became one of the most surprisingly complex parts of our game. You’d think it’d be easy, right? Think again. While working on this feature, one of the first bugs we encountered was triggered by the destruction of the bridge connecting the starting island to the calendar island. Sounds harmless enough, except that when it came time to clean up the leftover debris, the workers struggled to reach and collect the remaining resources. We managed to fix it, feeling pretty proud of ourselves. But as you might guess, that was just the beginning... The next two bugs were just as entertaining (and…
- We're not slowing down, we're improving the demo! - 8 July 2025
Hello city-builders fans! We've just released an improved demo version based on your previous feedback so far! This update includes the changes detailed below, which we've been gradually implementing. Check out the changelog below and have the most fun with the updated demo of The Whims of the Gods! Changes & Fixes ✅ A patch notes window has been added upon entering the game. If someone has already launched the game before and is returning, a note will appear on startup with information about what has changed since their last visit (if there was a patch). If someone launches the game for the first time, a disclaimer is shown instead, and the patch notes are skipped. The tutorial save system has been changed. If someone tries to load an older save where the tutorial was enabled, it will now be automatically skipped, allowing them to continue the game without the tutorial. In the foraging…
- HUGE Thanks from Crytivo and PJ GAMES! 🎉 - 16 June 2025
Dear city-builder & co-op games community! We want to thank you very much for supporting us with your presence during the just-ended Steam Next Fest. For downloading and checking out the The Whims of the Gods demo, being active on Discord, sharing feedback with us, leaving reviews, and comments. Your involvement really matters! Thanks to your ideas and suggestions, we have implemented one major upgrade to the demo version (you can find the full list of changes here ), as well as implemented a smaller patch that fixes minor things. However, we have no plans to rest on our laurels; this is just the beginning of our joint adventure. The demo will continue to be available and further improved - now and then, we will upload a new build so that you can check the updates and test them again! We appreciate your presence. You're the source of our energy, motivation, and, most importantly, the va…
- We are not sleeping! We are improving! - 12 June 2025
Dear city-builder & co-op games community!We’ve prepared a small update for our game demo! It’s just a minor patch, but it fixes some important issues you’ve reported – thanks a lot for all the feedback!Changes & Fixes ✅Fixed the progress bar in the research station after loading a save.The timer in the research station now correctly counts time when discovering new tech.Fixed an issue where, after opening the settings window multiple times, UI elements started overlapping.Improved canceling range movement on builds in the shipping version.Changed the map name shown in Steam Rich Presence from “Test_wojtek_2” to the correct one.The timer in the totem now correctly counts time during rituals.Prevented moving people into buildings that already hit their population cap — before, there was no limit, and players could cause overpopulation (e.g., stuffing everyone into one hut). Also fixed ri…
- Improved demo has just landed! - 11 June 2025
Dear city-builder & co-op games community! We've just released an improved demo based on your feedback so far! This update includes the changes detailed below, which we've been gradually implementing. Check out the changelog below and have the most fun with the updated demo of The Whims of the Gods! Changes & Fixes ✅ Added a confirmation window when exiting to the menu or quitting the game, asking if the player wants to save the game. It also shows the time of the last save. Fixed a visual bug where game speed was accelerated, but the button still showed the normal speed state. In the demo version, the stockpile is now editable by the second player by default. The "Allow edit by second player" button for buildings now correctly changes to the selected state and lights up — previously, it wasn’t visibly selected. The pause icon in the building’s bottom toolbar is now centered properly. F…
- Demo for The Whims of the Gods is now live on Steam! - 9 June 2025
We’re happy to announce that the demo for The Whims of the Gods is now live on Steam! To celebrate this special moment, we’re also thrilled to unveil our brand-new official trailer. It captures the spirit, tension, and beauty of shaping a civilization under divine watch - building, surviving, and facing the unpredictable whims of ancient gods. Check out the newest trailer! In this free demo, you’ll begin your journey in a world where a new civilization takes root. Whether playing solo or with a friend in online co-op, your mission is to lead your people, manage their needs, and navigate the blessings and burdens from the gods above. Here’s what you can expect to experience: Construct and expand your city with a variety of early-game buildings Set up food chains, gather resources, and meet your people's evolving demands Make meaningful tech decisions that shape your civilization's direct…
- The Whims of the Gods Demo Arrives June 9 During Steam Next Fest! - 7 June 2025
We’re excited to announce that The Whims of the Gods will be part of Steam’s Next Fest starting Monday, June 9th! The public demo will be available from June 9 at 12 PM CST | 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST until June 16, and we can’t wait for you to experience a slice of what we’ve been building. You’ll get a hands-on feel for city-building, resource management, technological progression, co-op gameplay, survival systems, and early divine interactions. It’s designed to give you a strong first impression of the systems and gameplay depth we're working toward. We’d love to hear your feedback in our dedicated Steam forum section for the upcoming demo. Thanks for joining us on this journey. See you in the demo! Sincerely, PJ GAMES team https://store.steampowered.com/app/2642390/The_Whims_of_the_Gods/
- We're the part of Polish Constitution Days 2025 - 26 April 2025
Dear strategic city-building fans! Today is a special day in Poland, and we celebrate a significant historical moment. Back in 1791, the Four-Year Court adopted a constitution that brought major changes to the country's political and social systems. To mark this occasion, we are excited to invite you to check out our game. As of today, the Polish Constitution Days are live on Steam, and we are thrilled to be part of it! From April 26 to May 3, you will find The Whims of the Gods featured alongside other amazing games from Polish developers, worth exploring! ➡️ Polish Constitution Days 2025 ⬅️ In The Whims of the Gods, you will step into the shoes of ancient city pioneers, building and protecting a thriving metropolis. Team up with another player, manage your city’s needs, fortify its defenses, and fend off threats from deep within the volcano. Oh, and don’t forget about the whims of the…
- Third public playtests are closed! - 4 April 2025
Dear city-builder & co-op games community! City Builder & Colony Sim Fest 2025 has come to an end, and we want to wholeheartedly thank everyone who checked out The Whims of the Gods! ❤️ It was an incredible pleasure to see so many of you dive into the game world, discover its secrets, and share your impressions. Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us - they help us improve the game and make us develop it with even more enthusiasm! Thus, our third public playtests of The Whims of the Gods have just finished. We will not hide - the interest in The Whims of the Gods exceeded our expectations! Many more people than before signed up for the playtests. This is a great joy for us and motivation for further work! However, we are most pleased with the quality of the feedback we received. Each of you approached the game with great commitment, sharing valuable insights and constructive…
- The Whims of the Gods is part of the City Builder & Colony Sim Fest 2025! - 24 March 2025
From today (until March 31) The Whims of the Gods is attending City Builder & Colony Sim Fest 2025 on Steam - an event that presents the best, selected games in the city building and life simulator genres. This is a chance to discover new gems and revisit titles that you can buy or add to your wishlist on Steam. And we would ask you to take advantage of this opportunity to do the same! But simultaneously... … we are happy to announce the start of the third open playtest of The Whims of the Gods! Join the gameplay and immerse yourself in a challenging world. Alone or together with another player, build and protect an ancient city, and manage resources to ensure survival. Try your hand at co-op city builder - join forces and expand your city! ➡️ JOIN OUR DISCORD NOW AND BECOME ONE OF OUR PLAYTESTERS! ⬅️ or ➡️ VISIT OUR STEAM TAB, PRESS THE REQUEST ACCESS, AND ALSO BECOME ONE OF THEM! ⬅️ h…
- Let's share the good. The streaming of our game! - 24 March 2025
Dear City-Building Enthusiasts, You couldn't be with us during the latest playtests? No problem! We are thrilled to invite you again to the live stream of The Whims of the Gods. Whether you're a strategy fan, a city-building enthusiast (even beyond the bounds of ancient settings), love co-op games, or simply eager to experience the gameplay firsthand, this stream is just tailored for you. 🕹️ What awaits you: In-game footage: see The Whims of the Gods in action! Co-op mode: Build and conquer alongside a friend! Head to our Steam page to watch this exclusive gameplay footage. We hope you like it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2642390/The_Whims_of_the_Gods/ Oh, and join us on Discord. It will be a real pleasure to have you there!
