THE KULKA Steam news

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• Review score100% positive
• Total reviews9
• Release dateDec 23, 2025
• DeveloperAirem
• PublisherAirem

Genres: Action, Casual, Indie

Company pages: Developer: AiremPublisher: Airem

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THE KULKA Steam news

THE KULKA news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• CHWÆST: A Creeping Parasite Horror is Out Now 🎁 - 26 February 2026

  Hello, A short retro 3D horror set inside a living organism. No keys. No traditional doors. Feed the Biomass Core to progress deeper. If you enjoy experimental, late-90s style horror — welcome inside. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4363010/CHWAEST_A_Creeping_Parasite_Horror/ TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjGbWDwQUZc KEYMAILER Link: https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/c83e9814 Press: https://www.game.press/g/games/c83e9814 SMALL GIFTS 9HE8I-FHZ44-X9NPV YDKEV-PZYDA-20LXI 3BYGM-DAE0V-F6RQL R0Q3G-LR73A-GVR7R 5JD6W-D7TRC-0CWNT XDEMX-YMTB0-4J3QX DAFQ7-IE5Q5-GX87I GIMAR-QL2HX-9E3D6 ZAY5B-NPP5D-5QDKX B9N49-NQB6J-CT4GW LR6CC-BLND2-K3A7F ZWIQA-3LBH9-VZD93 PD0XQ-P5QJA-F67WW 68ZKV-A54E3-R39FD

• There is a new version 1.8.7 - 21 January 2026

  Hello,Update 1.8.7 is liveDemo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)BallBank fixes and improvementsChallenges system fixesPerformance optimizations — improved enemy behavior and reduced load (e.g. VORTEX enemies)Gamepad support fixesMinor localization improvementsOther minor fixes and improvements Changelog (Current version 1.8.7) :: THE KULKA

• Update 1.8.6 is live - 7 January 2026

  Hello,Update 1.8.6 is live:Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)Game and UI scaling fixesUpgrades module fixesLocalization and translation fixesGamepad support fixesOther minor fixes and improvementsChangelog (Current version 1.8.6) :: THE KULKA

• THE KULKA wins Best Sound & Music — Fix Gaming Channel Indie Game Awards 2025 - 6 January 2026

  THE KULKA wins Best Sound & MusicFix Gaming Channel Indie Game Awards 2025 THE KULKA was honored with the Best Sound & Music award at the Fix Gaming Channel Indie Game Awards 2025. This recognition comes from the Fix Gaming Channel community and editorial team as part of their annual Indie Game Awards. As a one-person studio, I’m especially grateful to see the game’s sound and music noticed and appreciated outside of development. Thank you to everyone who has played, listened, and shared feedback so far — it truly means a lot. — Airem

• There is a new version 1.8.5 - 5 January 2026

  Hello,Update 1.8.5 is liveDemo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)New "Multi-Level Up" system — XP is now queued. If you gain more XP than needed (or start with bonus XP, e.g. XP +50 artifact), you will receive multiple upgrade choices instead of losing extra XP.New "Powerups" module — currently includes two powerups: extra SKIP and extra ROLL that can be collected during a run (more powerups planned — see the previous news).Illustration: “R” Power-up (Reroll Token) — grants +1 extra ROLL for the upgrade screen.New "Restart" button in Pause — quickly reset the current run for players chasing leaderboard records.Ballbank fixes and balancingLocalization updated (all languages)Steam achievement "Perfect Defense" — fixed wrong icon and updated graphicsFLOW mode improvements — players are now informed when the system applies e…

• Balls are planning what’s next… - 4 January 2026

  Hello,Artistic vision: “The Council of Balls”, Leonardo The Ball, 1564. The game has already reached almost 500 people worldwide. Thank you for playing, reviewing, and spending time with the game — this is what truly drives further development. Full post content: Below I share what I am realistically thinking about and considering as next steps. These are not promises or marketing — this is the current state of planning. If something here makes no sense or something important is missing, I can only see it if someone actually names it. TrailerDirections I am currently considering and even already testingGame modesAs unlockable additions later in the game — the core Flappy/arcade mode remains the heart/DNA of the game, each mode would have separate online leaderboards, and some would unlock after completing tasks or spending time in the game — e.g. after 12h, 24h, 48h, etc., so as not to…

• There is a new version 1.7.4 - 2 January 2026

  Hello,Update 1.7.4 is live:Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)New intelligent "Upgrades" system — rolls no longer show the same upgrades repeatedly. The system now remembers your choices and reacts to SKIP / ROLL to reduce pointless RNG.Achievements update and fixes ("Marathon Runner", "Perfect Defense", "Century", etc.) — fixed tracking, correct display in the menu and cleaned up duplicated / unclear challenges (due to Steam achievement limits).Steamworks achievements updated and synchronizedLocalization updates and fixesUltrawide screen fixesScale and UI sizing fixesPerformance improvementsOther minor fixes and improvements Changelog (Current version 1.7.4) :: THE KULKA

• There is a new version 1.7.3 - 29 December 2025

  Hello, There is a new version 1.7.3Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit* and Web version)Fixed and rebalanced Ballbanks, including:WeaponsRunesThemesArtifactsModifiersPerformance improvements (smoother gameplay and better stability)Bug fixes and various minor improvements Changelog (Current version 1.7.3) :: THE KULKA

• There is a new version 1.7.2 - 27 December 2025

  Hello,There is a new version 1.7.2Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit* and Web version)Leaderboards now display positions from 1 to 15Expanded meta-progression systemNew neon color palettes added for all levelsVisual improvements for some upgrades (e.g. Time Warp and others)Enemy fixes and adjustments (e.g. Shield Drone, Vortex)Localization updated and improved (all languages)Performance improvementsOther minor fixes* The macOS build will be uploaded to Steam within 1–5 days. Changelog (Current version 1.7.2) :: THE KULKA

• There is a new version 1.7.1 - 26 December 2025

  Hello,There is a new version 1.7.1: - Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit* and Web version)- Ultrawide fixes (enemy behavior, respawns, scaling, etc.)- UI fixes (various elements)- Performance improvements (particles, 3D grid, and related systems)- Gamepad fixes- Other minor fixes* The macOS build will be uploaded to Steam within 1–6 days. Changelog (Current version 1.7.1 - 26.12.2025) :: THE KULKA

• There is a new version 1.7.0 - 25 December 2025

  Hello,There is a new version version 1.7.0Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)BallEngine / Pattern Survivors core performance improvements (3D grid, bullets, etc.)LOW / MEDIUM graphics settings optimized (+15–30% performance)New enemy: “Nullifier” (resets bullets to basic state by removing all mutations within its range)Bullets on later levels now have ArmorLeaderboards fixes (duplicate player shown on the last position)Bullet system fixes (some bullet types could hit the same enemy many times in a few frames)Ultrawide / panoramic monitor fixes (scaling, enemy respawns, etc.)Enemy fixes and tweaksAsteroid splitting fix (correct chain: 1 big → 2 medium → 4 small → 8 tiny)Input fixes (gamepad, mouse)Other minor fixes Changelog (Current version 1.7.0 - 26.12.2025) :: THE KULKA

• There is a new version 1.6.9 - 24 December 2025

  Hello, There is a new version version 1.6.9Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)Ultrawide / panoramic monitor fixes (more coming soon) and low resolution (game over screen etc.)Game performance optimizationsGamepad fixesOther minor fixesSome small tweaks to the skins: Changelog (Current version 1.6.9 - 24.12.2025) :: THE KULKA

• THE KULKA 🎁 - 23 December 2025

  Hello, A one-button arcade bullet-heaven built around pure flow. You flap, survive, and slowly mutate a single projectile into screen-filling neon chaos. Short runs, instant restarts, and endless “one more try” moments. Thank you to everyone who played the demo and shared feedback. See you in the leaderboards. Free keys: 56VTV-H3IQV-RZIAC 4LDLP-MPXFD-600LG FAQZG-Z7DIY-TQ632 BAKN5-Y4JTJ-H4WEN IL5AQ-QV3QP-NBQIJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un2O5hUKROU Changelog: https://steamcommunity.com/app/4221950/discussions/0/687491161632301261

• THE KULKA is out now on Steam - 23 December 2025

  Hello, A one-button arcade bullet-heaven built around pure flow. You flap, survive, and slowly mutate a single projectile into screen-filling neon chaos. Short runs, instant restarts, and endless “one more try” moments. Thank you to everyone who played the demo and shared feedback. See you in the leaderboards.Changelog (Current version 1.6.8 - 16.12.2025) :: THE KULKA

• Steam Winter Sale 2025 – Little Part Two 🎁 - 19 December 2025

  Hello, My post isn't showing up in the group. I don't know why. I'm attaching a few keys I have left and from my previous post, as many keys still haven't been activated. Previous post As the holidays come to an end and we head into 2025, I just wanted to say a big thank you for supporting my games and being part of this community. I wish you a new year full of wins, good vibes, and lots of fun — both in games and in real life. 🎁 Holiday game keys as a small thank-you. I have survived on Steam for almost 6 years as a solo developer without a publisher or PR, so I am attaching more keys kid_lollipop : ⚠️⚠️⚠️REMOVE LAST AND FIRST CHARACTER⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️REMOVE LAST AND FIRST CHARACTER⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️REMOVE LAST AND FIRST CHARACTER⚠️⚠️⚠️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4221950/THE_KULKA/

• Steam Winter Sale 2025 🎁 - 18 December 2025

  Hello, As the holidays come to an end and we head into 2025, I just wanted to say a big thank you for supporting my games and being part of this community. I wish you a new year full of wins, good vibes, and lots of fun — both in games and in real life. 🎁 Holiday game keys as a small thank-you. I have survived on Steam for almost 6 years as a solo developer without a publisher or PR, so I am attaching more keys ːkid_lollipopː : ⚠️⚠️⚠️REMOVE LAST AND FIRST CHARACTER⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️REMOVE LAST AND FIRST CHARACTER⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️REMOVE LAST AND FIRST CHARACTER⚠️⚠️⚠️ (not yet released - 23/12/2025) https://store.steampowered.com/app/4221950/THE_KULKA/ 8HDI0Z-9IRFR-9HGRK1 5IPQT6-6LCKQ-2ABMC3 1NJVIV-Q0Z58-HX43B6 5ZACRL-TBYJM-F2Z062 1XCGX7-KVWFJ-HF92H7 3FJFE6-AQKVL-I2JNH1 7HIEV9-9D8M9-7D8J85 5ZFR5I-QB49N-K85DW0 0LGDQT-6IJHY-KDRXZ5 4E8KT0-9JL5E-T55BL7 7BIB83-GVMPB-G5M5Y3 4Y75DB-WQEDQ-VD23V0 9P49PT-H…

• There is a new version 1.6.8 - 16 December 2025

  Hello,There is a new version 1.6.8:Demo and full version updated (Windows 32 bit, Windows 64 bit, Linux 64 bit, Mac 64 bit and Web version)Improved ULTRA mode for hyper-realistic real-time effects (requires a high-end PC)New upgrades, e.g., knockback, freezing enemies with more than 1 HP, slowing them,GHOST projectileNew additions in BallBank.js (skins, etc.)Visual improvements (e.g., upgrade selection system)Fixes and updates for localizationGame performance improvements / optimizationGamepad fixesOther minor fixes

• THE KULKA – demo is now on Steam - 10 December 2025

  Hello,Flappy Bird meets Vampire Survivors. Focused on flappy survival, strong sound design and local scores; the full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.

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