- Demo Update #1 (0.0.142) - 22 June 2026
AdditionsAdded the Extraction Turret to the default technology tier.Added large resource deposits that can be harvested using the Extraction Turret.Added the Wave 10 victory screen.Added the Demo defeat screen.ChangesImproved the game's pacing with waves occurring every night and a smoother overall difficulty progression.Rebalanced technology tiers, building unlock order, and associated costs.Minor resource rocks are no longer visible on the map.Fixed some bugs, probably added some new ones. Perfectly balanced. đThis update is primarily focused on improving the game's pacing and progression. Based on your feedback, we've reduced downtime between action phases, made progression smoother and more intuitive, and introduced new resource deposits to give the Extraction Turret a more meaningful role in the gameplay loop.Thank you again for all the feedback and reports so far on the beta branâŠ
- Demo Hotfix Update #1 (0.0.134) - 22 May 2026
ChangesImproved the overall balance of energy production and consumptionAdjusted early-game energy progression to make it less punishingMinor fixes, performance & stability improvementsThank you again for all the feedback and reports so far đPlease keep sharing your thoughts with us, it genuinely helps us improve the game faster!
- Symbiosis Demo Now Live + New Gameplay Trailer! - 21 May 2026
Symbiosis Demo is Now Live on Steam!The first playable demo for Symbiosis Demo is finally available!Fight against massive waves of mechanical hybrids, explore a dangerous procedural alien world, build your defenses, evolve your loadout, and try to survive the swarm.Weâve also released a brand new trailer alongside the demo reveal! Watch it here: What to ExpectFast-paced top-down hero-shooter combatProcedural exploration and resource gatheringBase building and automated defensesLarge enemy swarms and escalating threatsSolo gameplay with co-op planned during developmentAs a small indie team, every bit of support genuinely helps us a lot â€ïžIf you enjoy the demo, please consider:Adding the game to your wishlistLeaving a positive review/comment on the demo pageSharing the game with your friendsJoining our Discord and giving feedbackPositive comments and reviews on the demo really help us impâŠ
- Devlog: Exploration - 10 April 2026
Hello there! As weâre kicking off this closed playtest, we wanted to give a bit more context on how exploration is meant to feel in Symbiosis and what weâre hoping youâll experience (and help us refine đ). â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Exploration sits at the core of the game. Your Core wonât survive on its own, youâll need to expand, gather resources, and continuously improve your defenses to keep up with the growing threats. But this planet doesnât make it easy. A toxic fog covers the surface, slowly damaging your prisoner the deeper you go. Every expedition is a trade-off: push further for better rewards, or play it safe and risk falling behind. The further you venture from your Core, the more valuable the resources become. These rare materials are key to unlocking higher technology tiers, automating your production, and building stronger defenses to survive the increasingly aggreâŠ
- Second Playtest is starting today! - 10 April 2026
Hello there! We are happy to announce the start of our Second Playtest! If you are eager to dive into an early build of the game and join our dedicated team of Playtesters, we would be honored to have you. This is your chance to experience the game before anyone else and provide valuable feedback that will shape its future. Your support has been incredible, and we are inviting you to get even closer to the action. Fill out the form below to join the Playtest: https://forms.gle/3oHhkji8cSzXJ1yD9 You will get your invite by email, so make sure to check it out! Thank you for your support during the development process. With your help, making Symbiosis is that much more enjoyable! Have a great day! ~Symbiosis Team
- New Symbiosis Playtest Starting Soon! - 30 March 2026
Hello there! We are happy to announce that we will be starting Playtests soon! The next Playtest will start on the 10th of April! This is your chance to experience Symbiosis before anyone else, and provide valuable feedback that will shape its future. If you are eager to try an early build of the game and join our dedicated team of Playtesters, we would love to have you. Fill out the form below to join the Playtest: https://forms.gle/9FjjFMrgrSfHPa1G8 You will get your invite by email, so make sure to check it out! Thank you for your support during the development process. With your help, making Symbiosis is that much more enjoyable! Have a great day! ~Symbiosis Team
- Devlog: Building - 9 March 2026
Hello there! In today's devlog, we would like to share some news and updates to the building system, which is a core gameplay element in Symbiosis. Let's jump into it! Symbiosis is all about defending the core against swarms of enemies. Without a base, itâs impossible, and without building systems⊠Well there are no bases! But the importance of construction goes far beyond stacking walls around your Core: Victory hinges on smart defence. Good fortifications and well-placed structures are the difference between holding the line or being overwhelmed. Building accelerates the whole game loop. As you expand your bastion, you unlock systems that boost your character, improve mobility, let you travel further, and reach deeper into the alien world. Exploration depends on your infrastructure. With the right upgrades, you can venture out to seal nest openings, discover rare enemies, and gather uâŠ
- We are joining Steam Tower Defense Fest next week! - 5 March 2026
Hello there, Survivors! We will be taking part in Steam Tower Defense Fest next week! Celebrate this occasion with us from the 9th to the 16th of March! Make sure to drop the Wishlist to support our development process! To all of those who already did, big
- Demo Update from the Developers Team - 23 January 2026
Hello there! Today, we have a lot of news and updates about the game's current development plans for the following months. Letâs go straight into it. Demo Release Update Unfortunately, weâve decided to postpone the demo release. This wasnât an easy decision, but itâs one we made for good reasons, and most importantly, because we listened to your feedback. During our latest playtests, you shared a lot of valuable feedback. After taking the time to properly analyze it, we realized that some of your suggestions were not only valid, but crucial to the kind of game we want to build. Rather than rushing a demo that doesnât fully reflect our vision, we chose to take a step back and improve the foundations of Symbiosis. Below, weâd like to walk you through the main changes weâre currently working on, to give you a clear idea of the direction the game is heading. One of the most recurring piecesâŠ
- Demo Date Reveal! - 9 December 2025
Hey there! We are happy to announce the date for our new Demo release! The Demo will be live on the 26th of January! Here is a Demo Date Reveal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMo4K2FzS0k This is a huge step for us, and we hope you will have a lot of fun playing and surviving in the world of Symbiosis! Thank you for all of your support during our development. This means a lot for us! ~Symbiosis Team
- We reached 10K Wishlists! - 20 November 2025
Hey there, Survivors! We are happy to announce that we have reached 10k Wishlists on Steam! This is a great achievement for us, and we want to thank you all for your great support! We hope you will stay with us until the release of the game and that you will enjoy the experience of playing Symbiosis! Have a great day! ~Symbiosis Team
- Developer Update #6 - 06/11/2025 - 7 November 2025
Hey there, Survivors! Welcome to our sixth Developer Update! Our last playtest was incredible, and everyone who tested the game and shared feedback helped us tremendously in improving it :) Some of the updates below may already have been featured in our recent social posts, as a few are now almost two months old đ¶âđ«ïž. Letâs check it right now! Concept Arts: The mighty swarm spawners! These locations are soon to become your worst nightmare. While they may look like massive, broken ventilation pipes, theyâre actually the escape routes for hundreds, if not thousands, of creatures. Where could they be coming from, so deep beneath the ground? Introducing the Highly Adaptive Reconnaissance and Precision Yield Unit, also known as HARPY đ. He might not be the biggest threat to your defenses, but believe me, you donât want to face one in a duel. Good news never comes alone... Hereâs your leasâŠ
- Playtest is Live! - 3 October 2025
Hello there, Survivors! We are happy to announce the start of our very first Playtest! Your support has been incredible, and we are inviting you to get even closer to the action. This is your chance to experience the game before anyone else and provide valuable feedback that will shape its future. If you are eager to dive into an early build of the game and join our dedicated team of Playtesters, we would be honored to have you. Fill out the form below to join the Playtest: https://forms.gle/42nBL5vywfiZ74777 You will get your invite by email, so make sure to check it out! Thank you for your support during the development process. With your help, making Symbiosis is that much more enjoyable! ~Symbiosis Team
- Symbiosis - Our Rebrand Announcement đ±âš - 29 September 2025
Hello there, Survivors! Today, we are coming to you with a very Important Devlog - Rebranding. We will try to go in-depth on why we made such a decision, so we can be as transparent as possible. Let's jump into it! Why the change? âSymbiosisâ felt like the clearest way to capture the heart of our game. At its core, the story revolves around creatures altered by technology, experiments that scientists called symbiosis. In reality, itâs closer to parasitism, and your journey is about facing the consequences of those morally questionable choices. The shorter name is also easier to remember, with less friction, simple, direct, and true to the experience weâre building. What does the rebrand bring? Since leaving pre-production earlier this year, weâve been able to shape the artistic direction much further. The rebrand reflects that progress: A new logo that captures the essence of Symbiosis.âŠ
- Developer Update #5 - 25/09/2025 - 25 September 2025
Hey there, Survivors! Welcome to our fifth Developer Update! Today, weâre excited to share a big look at whatâs been cooking behind the scenes. Letâs dive right in! Male Character & Armors Up until now, the female character has been leading the way, but itâs time for reinforcements. The male character is officially joining the fight! Alongside this, weâre unveiling one of the biggest gameplay systems yet: armors. đ„ Hereâs a first look at two new armor sets designed for the male archetype, each offering distinct stats and playstyles to shape your survival strategy. But thatâs not all. Some of you eagle-eyed explorers may have spotted a motorbike in our last trailer đ. Vehicles are a huge milestone for mobility, but we wanted to give you something to bridge the gap while exploring our vast worlds. Enter: backpacks! đ Each backpack comes equipped with its own jetpack, giving you new wayâŠ
- New Alien Creature Inspired by Event Winner! - 24 September 2025
Hello there, Survivors! Weâre excited to reveal a brand-new creature inspired by Grey, winner of the Alien Evolution Event! When we saw Greyâs creation, âStinkler,â we knew right away it belonged in *Land of Symbiosis*. It was such an inspiring design that we immediately started bringing it to life in-game! Concept Art from Alien Evolution Event Winner Grey: Our 3D model implemented into the game: We want to extend a huge thank you for your continued support and creativity. Events like this wouldnât be possible without our amazing community. đ Thatâs all for this update! We hope you enjoyed this first look at Greyâs incredible creature, now coming to Land of Symbiosis. Community-driven content like this makes the world feel more alive, and we canât wait to share more with you soon. â
Donât forget to add the game to your Wishlist, itâs the best way to support us and never miss an updateâŠ
- Playtest Registration is Live! - 20 August 2025
Hello Early Survivors! đ„Weâre thrilled to share some wonderful news with you! Become a Part of Our Journey - Join Our Playtest Team! Your support has been incredible, and weâre inviting you to get even closer to the action. This is your chance to experience the game before anyone else and provide valuable feedback that will shape its future. If youâre eager to dive into an early build of the game and join our dedicated team of Playtesters, weâd be honored to have you. Simply fill out the form provided below: đPlaytest Registration Form đ Thank you for your patience and support as we achieve this significant milestone. It's meant a lot! Have a great day! ~Land of Symbiosis Team
- WE ARE LIVE AT GAMESCOM! - 20 August 2025
Hello there, Survivors! We are extremely excited to participate in Gamescom, and we cannot wait for you to try out our demo at the booth! It is a massive step for our game recognition and a boost of motivation for us to create an even better game! You will be able to visit us at Gamescom from August 20th to 24th! We are at Hall 10.1/B-032G! Stay tuned, we might have some big announcements during Gamescom! If you will be attending Gamescome, please donât hesitate and talk with us in person! Your opinions and feedback are greatly appreciated at every step of our development progress! Have a great day and see you there! ~Land of Symbiosis Team
- Devlog - Gamescom - 19 August 2025
Hey there, Survivors! In todayâs devlog, we want to share some insights about our development journey that leads us to the upcoming Gamescom! Letâs jump right in! We're incredibly excited, and a bit nervous too, to be honest! Itâs our first time showing Land of Symbiosis in such a big international setting. Weâve been working quietly behind the scenes for a while now, so finally getting to share what weâve been building with press, partners, and players feels like a big milestone. It started with a clear goal: we wanted to make a survival game that felt fresh, hopefully not just another stone-axe simulator. Our early ideas around symbiotic creatures, electromagnetism, and procedural ecosystems helped shape the vision of the sci-fi survival game Land of Symbiosis would become. Since then, itâs been about building the game piece by piece. We're focused on developing the core gameplay andâŠ
- Devlog - Creatures - 6 August 2025
Hey there, Survivors! In todayâs devlog, we want to share some insights about the Creatures you will be able to find in the game. Being prepared and knowing your enemy is a key to survival! Letâs jump right in! The creatures in the game are part mechanical, part organic beings that have been artificially modified. Throughout the game, youâll gradually uncover why and how this happened. As players survive through the cycles, new creatures will adapt and evolve into unique variations with special abilities, bringing fresh challenges to defending your base. For Early Access, players will encounter five families of creatures. Each family will include a primal creature along with several variations. Weâll reveal more about these variations in future dev posts. As cycles pass and you explore further into the environment, youâll encounter increasingly powerful creatures, adding new layers of câŠ
