- Playtest Concluded – What's Next for Dino Citadel - 26 February 2026
Hi everyone,First of all, thank you to everyone who joined the Dino Citadel playtest and took the time to share feedback.I've been reviewing feedback and looking closely at how the game currently plays. Based on that, I’m making some significant changes. The next version of the playtest will feel meaningfully different.Here's a brief look at what’s changing: 🔄 Shard RedesignShards are being reworked into high-pressure survival zones rather than static combat arenas. Objectives will play a stronger role, and corruption events will escalate in clearer, more predictable ways each day. The goal is to create constant tension and more meaningful decisions.🌍 More Interactive LandsThe board is becoming more dynamic. Lands will interact more deeply with combat and economy. Status effects like Burn and Wet will matter more, and environmental systems will play a larger role in tactical decisions…
- Patch 0.3.0 is Live - New Tools, Smarter Onboarding, Better Clarity - 11 December 2025
Hey everyone,Playtest patch 0.3.0 for the Dino Citadel playtest is now live!This update focuses on onboarding, clarity, and giving you better tools to plan and play. From a smarter tutorial to better movement and range indicators.Here’s what’s new:🎓 Improved OnboardingThe tutorial is now more interactive and teaches core systems more clearlyThe Queen now explains objectives at the start of each shardShe also reacts to Food shortages, giving helpful warnings when stocks are low🔄 New Tools & Clarity FeaturesUndo Move button added. You can now reverse your last movement if no actions were taken afterwardThe game now shows which side enemies are approaching from and in how many turnsPath previews now display the Movement Point cost along the pathCard ranges are now visually shown on the Shard when hovering over cardsEnemy movement ranges are now much clearer on the battlefield⚖️ Balance &…
- 🛠️ Playtest Patch 0.2.0 is Live - Thank You for the Feedback! - 26 November 2025
Hey everyone,Playtest patch 0.2.0 for the Dino Citadel playtest is now live!This update brings a bunch of improvements, all based on the feedback you shared over the past few days. Whether you reported a bug, posted a comment, or just played and left a mark in the data, thank you. It’s helped a lot.I also made a pacing improvements after noticing that early shards felt a bit too slow. These changes aim to make each shard faster and more focused, while keeping the core loop intact.⚡ Gameplay Speed ImprovementsShrunk shard size from 9x9 to 8x8Reduced max turn count to around 10Adjusted enemy spawn rates to match new pacingYou can now buy multiple cards per turn without rerollingThese changes should:Make encounters feel tighter and more meaningfulSpeed up overall shard completionImprove deckbuilding tempo from shard to shard🌿 Gameplay & BalanceThe Inner Spirit card reward can now be skipp…
- 🧪 Dino Citadel Playtest Is Now Live! - 13 November 2025
Hey everyone,The Dino Citadel Playtest is now live!This version includes nearly the full Act 1 experience from the upcoming demo. You’ll explore the early shards of the Expanse, build camps, command your Kin, and face off against the Voidrift.Here’s what’s included:42 cards to build your strategy10 unique items to equip and experiment with12 enemy units, from simple minions to early elitesThe full Order Pile + Card Buy systemCore mechanics like camp-building, resource harvesting, and deck-based tactical combatIf you requested access on the Steam store page, you should now be able to jump in and start playing.This playtest is a step toward the full demo release. It’s a chance for me to gather feedback, fix issues, and fine-tune the experience. If you try it out and feel like sharing your thoughts, I’d really appreciate it.If you haven’t already, please consider wishlisting Dino Citadel.…
- 🧪 Dino Citadel Playtest Starts November 13 - 7 November 2025
Hey everyone,We’re getting closer to the demo release, and before that, I’m opening up a playtest for Dino Citadel.Starting November 13, you’ll be able to try out a nearly complete version of the demo. It includes most of the first Expanse (Act 1), core systems, and a full gameplay loop — from building camps and spending Coin to draw cards, to cleansing your first Kin.This playtest is a chance for me to gather feedback, fix bugs, and make sure everything feels right. If you’re interested in helping shape the final demo, I’d be really grateful to have you along.🗓️ Playtest begins: November 13, 2025💻 Available on: Steam (PC & Mac)🔍 Access via: Request access from the Dino Citadel store pageThank you so much for all the support so far.If you’d like to join the playtest or just keep an eye on things, feel free to wishlist and follow Dino Citadel here on Steam. Hope to see you in the Expa…
- 🦕 Dino Citadel is Heading to the Monster Taming Direct! - 7 September 2025
Hey everyone! I’m excited to announce that Dino Citadel will appear in the upcoming Monster Taming Direct 2025. A brand-new trailer will premiere during the showcase!📅 The event goes live on September 7, 2025🕙 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PDT / 3 PM BST / 4 PM CEST🎥 Watch it here: 💡 What is Monster Taming Direct?It’s a curated showcase featuring new and upcoming games in the monster taming genre. Dino Citadel is proud to appear alongside some incredible titles this year.Special thanks to @GymLeaderEd for including us.If you’re excited to see more, make sure to wishlist and follow Dino Citadel here on Steam so you won’t miss a single roar.Thanks!Halit (developer of Dino Citadel)
- Drawing Cards in Dino Citadel – But Not Like You’re Used To - 3 August 2025
Hey everyone!Today I want to talk about one of the core systems in Dino Citadel — something that defines the entire flow of combat and decision-making: how you draw cards.In most deckbuilders, it’s simple. At the start of your turn, you automatically draw a hand of cards — maybe five. You play some, ignore others, and at the end of the turn, they all slide into your discard pile.But in Dino Citadel, there’s no auto-draw. At least, not the way you’re used to.Instead, you spend Coin to add cards to your hand, one by one. Every card is a decision. Every Coin is a choice. And your hand? You build it — you don’t just receive it.The Order Pile is Dino Citadel’s version of the draw pile, but with a twist.At the start of each Shard (closed-off regions with specific objectives), your deck is shuffled into the Order Pile. Then, at the start of each turn, you draw 3 cards from it — but they don’t…
- Thank You + Demo News - 21 July 2025
Hey everyone, I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all the new people who’ve wishlisted Dino Citadel lately. I see every single one, and it really means a lot. I’m just one person making this weird little game about a dinosaur carrying a castle through a corrupted world, and knowing people are curious enough to wishlist it really gives me fuel. 📢 Now for some real news:The demo is coming in November 2025.It’ll cover the first steps into the expanse, the game’s larger world made up of shattered zones called shards. You’ll get to experience the full core loop: buying cards, playing commands, moving across the grid, managing food and energy, and even rescuing your first corrupted kin, called Moonfang, if you manage to survive as things fall apart around you.I’m working hard to make sure the demo feels like a true part of the full game. Not just a teaser, but a real shard of the full…
