- Indie dev defends criticism of Steam refund abuse amid review bombing of his game: 'It's wrong to refund a game after having fun with it and completing it' - 10 July 2026
Developer Mateo Covic, who went viral for complaining that thousands of people had refunded his game after finishing it in less than two hours, says he's not actually unhappy about the number of refunds or money he lost, or even Steam's policy in general—he was merely expressing frustration with players who "bragged about having a fun time with the game and refunding it after completion.".. Read more.
- One Year Ago, My Life Changed - 9 June 2026
Hey paddlers,One year ago today, the very first demo for Paddle Paddle Paddle went live.At the time, I was just a solo developer from Germany who thought it might be funny to make a game about controlling a boat with paddles and putting friendships under extreme pressure.What happened next completely changed my life.Over the past year, I've watched thousands of people discover Paddle. I've seen streamers scream at each other, friendships get tested in ways science still can't explain, and countless clips of boats flying exactly where they weren't supposed to.And somehow, all of you turned this silly little project into something far bigger than I ever imagined. Honestly, I still struggle to put it into words.Every wishlist, every review, every stream, every video, every bug report, every speedrun, every person who convinced a friend to suffer alongside them... thank you.You changed my l…
- Up Up Up Is Here. Surprise. - 19 February 2026
PADDLERS!Surprise. The first content DLC for Paddle Paddle Paddle is live right now.Up Up Up no longer sends you forward (...ok, it's still forward but different). It sends you straight up. And yes, it is exactly as bad as that sounds. Higher. Harder. Meaner. More of everything that has already been testing your friendships.No checkpoints.No mercy.No shortcuts.One bad jump. One mistimed paddle. One tiny panic moment and you fall all the way back to the start. Everything gone. Do it again.This new vertical map is tropical, chaotic, and packed with new mechanics, moving hazards, and delightful little surprises that definitely do not help. Whether you play solo or in coop, the difficulty has been turned up noticeably. More rage. More chaos. More salt per minute.If you thought you had mastered Paddle, this is your wake-up call.Grab your paddles. Look up. Try not to fall.Happy paddling!Your…
- Hold Your Paddles, 2026 Is Gonna Be Wild - 8 December 2025
PADDLERS!I don’t even know how to start this without screaming directly into the water. Your support has been absolutely unbelievable, and the only logical response is: We’re going crazy in 2026.None of this would be possible without you. Truly. Every review, every shout-out, every friendship you’ve emotionally damaged through co-op mode... it all means the world to me. 💙So… what’s next for Paddle Paddle Paddle?Here’s what I hope to bring your way next year (not set in stone yet, but absolutely on my chaotic wishlist): Console PortsYes. Paddle on your couch. Paddle on your TV. Rage in 4K. Mobile VersionBecause why should your thumbs be safe? New Race Mode MapsMore tracks, more screaming, more “WHO PUSHED ME OFF?!” Level EditorYou asked for it. You’ll regret it. I can’t wait. A Brand-New MapOkay, okay! For THIS one, I can already tease something. Yep. You guessed it. It’s an “Only Up!”…
- Steam Awards Are Live… and Paddle Needs Your Chaotic Support! - 25 November 2025
Paddlers!Paddlers… gather ‘round the campfire of questionable decision-making. We’ve got Steam Awards business to discuss.First off:We recently crossed 700 reviews (!!!) and we’re now paddling at full speed toward 1,000. You’re amazing. Unhinged, persistent, friendship-endangering... but amazing. Keep it up!And hey, if you’re still working on your Steam Awards Badge tasks, it would mean everything to me if you left a review or updated your existing one. Every single one helps, and yes, I absolutely notice. I read them. I cherish them. I cry over them. All normal.Now… about nominations:For Paddle Paddle Paddle, I’d like to recommend the category: “Better With Friends”…... ...... ... …Yes, I know.It is technically a co-op game, but it’s also a friendship stress test, a rage amplifier, a trust-fall that drops you into lava, and occasionally, a friendship over moment.So is it “Better With F…
- OTK Expo Is Live — And So Is The New Update! - 22 November 2025
Paddlers… I’m honestly speechless.As a solo developer, being part of the OTK event with my own game is a literal dream come true. It’s wild, exciting, slightly terrifying... and an absolute blast.And to properly celebrate both OTK and Paddle Paddle Paddle, a brand-new content update is OUT NOW. Before we get straight into what’s waiting for you, here's some weirdo moving footage for you: 🆕 New Gamemode: RacingRace with up to 4 players on brand-new, handcrafted race tracks. Speed. Chaos. Screaming. Everything you’d expect.🟣 Twitch Integration (for all those content creators, suffered enough yet?)Your chat can now trigger all kinds of effects to help you… or absolutely destroy your run. (We believe in them. Probably.)🐞 Bug Fixes & Balancing UpdatesThe main level got some polish. Fewer issues, more suffering, but the good kind.🎥 New Camera OptionYou asked loudly. Repeatedly. Passionate…
- Bringing the Chaos to OTK Games Expo! - 13 November 2025
Big waves ahead, paddlers!So thrilled to announce that Paddle Paddle Paddle will be part of this November’s OTK Expo. It’s a huge honor (and a little terrifying) to be featured among so many amazing games. And yes, I'm bringing something special to celebrate.I can’t say much yet, but let’s just say… if you thought you’d already mastered the art of paddling chaos, think again.Stay tuned, keep your paddles polished, and get ready for something exciting!Happy paddling!
- Paddle or Perish 🎃 - 28 October 2025
PADDLERS!Things are getting spooky on the water! You can now paddle in style (or un-life) with the new Halloween set:🪦 A coffin boat to rest in between failures 💀 Skeletal paddles for that bony grip 🎃 A pumpkin hat so everyone knows you’re gourd-geousIt’s free, it’s festive, and it’s absolutely frighteningly fashionable.Go grab your eerie outfit, summon your bravest co-op partner, and remember: in the afterlife, there’s no pause button.Happy paddling... and happy haunting! 👻
- 100,000 Paddlers?! You Absolute Maniacs - 7 October 2025
PADDLERS!100K! Nothing more to say... except: I love you 100,000!
- Paddlers, Meet Forgotten Fragments - 26 September 2025
Paddlers!So… you like suffering. We get it. You bought Paddle Paddle Paddle. You willingly picked up a paddle and said, “Yes, I want to rage and maybe yell at my friends a little.”Well, good news. There’s a brand new way to ruin friendships on Steam right now. It’s called Forgotten Fragments and it just released a few days ago by fellow deveopers Binary Phoenix (they're awesome guys!).It’s a fantastic game. It’s also an enraging game. But don’t worry, it’s not the same flavor of rage as paddling into sawblades for the 384th time. It’s a different kind of frustration. Variety is important.And the best part? It also has a friendship-testing co-op mode. So if your friendship and temper survived paddling, maybe you’re ready for the next trial.👉 You can grab both games together in a shiny bundle: Paddle Paddle Paddle + Forgotten Fragments = Double the Chaos.Check it out, try it with your fr…
- 500 Reviews is insane! - 26 September 2025
Paddlers!We just hit 500 reviews on steam for paddle paddle paddle and that is absolutely insane 🥳 thank you so much for playing my weird little game, leaving reviews, and just generally keeping this thing afloat (pun intended lol). If you’re having fun, please drop a review, it helps a TON more than you’d think.🌏 special shoutout to korean, chinese and japanese players 🌏you guys have been showing overwhelming love for the game and i can’t thank you enough. to celebrate your godlike paddling skills i made a new skin line inspired by traditional asian craftsmanship (craftsman-ship… because… ships… ok i’ll stop now)there are 3 shiny new free cosmetics in the game right now for everyone to mess around with. go get drippy on the water!seriously thanks again for supporting this game, i’m just one person making silly paddles and seeing you all play it keeps me going ❤️stay floatyZoroarts
- Post-Launch Hotfix #26 - 25 September 2025
The Controller Navigation in the Skin Selection had a bug, so I fixed it now! Hope you enjoy the game ^^
- Post-Launch Hotfix #25 - 25 September 2025
3 new Boat Skins for you ^^ A special Announcement goes live at 500 Steam Reviews!
- Steam Deck VERIFIED - 15 September 2025
Paddlers!Just wanted to celebrate that Paddle Paddle Paddle is now Steam Deck verified. Yay. That's it, nothing more to add.Thank you!
- Post-Launch Hotfix #24 - 10 September 2025
More improvements: -> Game switches now to 1280 x 720 on Steamdeck -> Arrow Keys can be used to navigate through UI -> Some Localization issues fixed
- 60,000 Paddlers … - 9 September 2025
PADDLERS!Somehow, 60,000 of you decided to grab a paddle and suffer gloriously together. And we’re not slowing down anytime soon.🎁 Here’s a little thank-you:We’ve added a brand-new free cosmetic in-game for everyone. Go flex it proudly (and then immediately fall off a ramp).And hey, we’re almost at 400 reviews on Steam. Let’s tackle that milestone together, one paddle stroke at a time. If you’re enjoying the chaos, drop us a review, it helps a ton!Keep paddlin’, legends.
- Post-Launch Hotfix #23 - 7 September 2025
Some more Improvements that you requested: -> The Saves in your Save Selection are now sorted and the first Save is your most recently played Save -> The currently selected skin is now highlighted in the Skin Selection
- Post-Launch Hotfix #22 - 6 September 2025
60,000 sold units! WOW! Thank you so much! It really means a LOT to me and I hope you all enjoy the Game ^^ -> New Skin: The Diamond Pickaxe Paddle can now be selected in the Skin Selection -> You can now rebind the Checkpoint Selection UI in the Settings -> I will implement Twitch Integration in the first Content Update (coming late September / beginning of October) and I already built in a Rebind option for this feature too (you can just ignore it for now) -> I switched the color for the Key Rebind Buttons in the Settings to make the stand out more -> The Special DLC or Event Skins, that you dont need for the Skin Collector Achievement) now have a golden frame I spent the last weeks to work on the new Gamemode, which will come into the game in the first Content Update, and Im really excited about your opinion and feedback ^^ Im still on vacation right now and Im a solodev so I need so…
- Post-Launch Hotfix #21 - 4 September 2025
New Bug Fixes: -> The Bug where the player paddles normally on the ice surface after getting over an edge is fixed now -> The bug where Bouncepads dont work properly when the player is a bit too deep in the ground is fixed now -> Many other small bugs are fixed
- Post-Launch Hotfix #20 - 31 August 2025
Some balancing work on the map and a few bug fixes
