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Version History

3 public versions documented with official source links. Tracking every demo build from the latest v18 back to the original project revival.

v18

April 22, 2026

Current demo build

itch.io
+Latest public demo version available on itch.io
+Includes all checkpoint system additions from February update
+Two full levels with escalating trap density
+Full character creation system with multiple customization options
+Steam demo page live
v5

February 22, 2026

Demo Expanded: New Traps, Character Creation, and More

itch.io Devlog
+Checkpoint system added — respawn at last checkpoint instead of restarting from beginning
+Second level added, doubling the demo size
+Multiple new tree types with distinct visual designs and trap behaviors
+Character creation screen added — customize appearance before starting
+More visual variety across tree models so players can learn which tree type uses which trap
+Prepared demo for Steam page launch
v1

December 12, 2025

Project revival and Steam page launch

itch.io Devlog
+Project revived after initial upload period
+Steam store page launched with 2026 release window
+Official announce trailer published on YouTube (Tykenn Game Lab)
+Pinned trailer on official Bluesky profile (tykenn.games)
+Itch.io devlog marking the revival and linking the new Steam page

About these versions

How the version numbers work

itch.io build numbers don't follow strict semantic versioning. The demo started at an early version, jumped to version 5 for the Demo Expanded update (February 2026), and is now at version 18 as of April 2026. The gaps between version numbers likely reflect internal development builds that were not publicly documented.

The current build is always listed on the official itch.io page with its update date. Check the release timeline for the full narrative context behind each milestone.

Context

Release timeline

Full narrative context behind each milestone date with source links.

Details

Game overview

What the current build includes: features, platforms, controls.

Play

Open the demo

Try the latest build in the embedded playable stage.