Dorfromantik — patch notes and updates
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| Monthly Challenge & NEW Community Event | 2026-04-01 | Monthly Challenge for April: Extended Quick Mode!In our April Monthly, you have the chance to play an extended version of Dorfromantik’s Quick Mode with a total of 150 placeable tiles.Quick breath, quick stillness,tiny doors within the dayopening to joy.Do not save your heartfor the wide and empty hoursbeauty lives in now."I`m new here! What is the Monthly Challenge?"Seeing that more and more people discover our little indie game genuinely means a lot to us. A very warm welcome to our community, if you're a new player. We hope you feel right at home. Here’s a quick explanation of our Monthly:Monthly Mode brings a fresh Dorfromantik challenge |
| Dorfromantik Anniversary: 5 Years of Cozy Landscapes | 2026-03-25 | Today we’re celebrating something very special: Dorfromantik turns 5! Over the past years you have built millions of villages, forests and rivers, shared screenshots, suggested ideas, and shaped the game together with us. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re happy to announce three brand-new additions coming to Dorfromantik.Dorfromantik Goes Medieval🏰 Biome Pack in DevelopmentWe're working on a Biome Pack, and we’re taking a trip back in time. Dorfromantik goes Medieval!Many familiar special tiles will receive a historical makeover and do a time skip. For example: The village well gains a small roof and bucket winch, the steamboat transforms |
| A Small Update on Big Wishes | 2026-03-12 | We’re currently putting the final touches on a long-awaited community wish that will arrive this spring alongside our upcoming DLC. Since release, many of you have shared recurring ideas. We’re excited to finally bring one of those long-standing requests to life.Since the release of Dorfromantik, there have been certain community wishes that keep coming up again and again. True evergreen topics. One of the biggest examples was the Undo Button, a feature many of you asked for from day one. We were happy to bring it into the game in 2022, and it’s been a core part of the experience ever since.But of course, the Undo Button wasn’t the only idea. |
| New Dorfromantik Biome | 2026-03-05 | We’ve been quietly working on something new behind the scenes, and today we’re excited to share a little glimpse with you: a brand-new Dorfromantik biome is in development! And it's very much inspired by your community wishes.Over the years, you’ve sent us countless ideas, wishes, and creative concepts. We’ve read them all, collected them, and discussed them within the team. You dreamed of savannas and Viking worlds, South Sea islands and fantasy realms, castles and medieval landscapes, Scottish Highlands and Mexican villages, a toy world and even a Cthulhu-inspired universe, the Wild West and Ancient Rome… So many amazing ideas. Where do we |
| Monthly Challenge March 2026 | 2026-03-02 | Got a long train ride to get through? Then March is for you! 🚞The Monthly Challenge for March is Transport Frenzy! The train carries melike the steady run of streamsrails hum into flow.Fields drift past the glasslike bark boats from childhood dayssent down a small creek.Plenty of rail tracks, plenty of rivers, and not a single flag. Definitely not the easiest Monthly. But then again, a travel day can really drag on… Did you pack enough snacks? Don't forget you can always join our Discord as well to exchange tips and strategies with other players! |
| Visiting Indie Friends – and a Souvenir for You | 2026-02-04 | This week, Zwi from the Toukana founding team is in the Netherlands, visiting some of our fellow indie game studios and friends. He brought back plenty of new impressions, and a 10% discount for you. But more on that later in this lovely little travel journal.Dorf Surprise on ArrivalIt’s always special for us to stay connected with other developers, exchange ideas, and see what everyone is working on. But honestly, who would have thought you’d have a Dorfromantik windmill right outside the appartment window when coming here? Spot the difference ...First Stop: Céline and Curiosmos The first visit was to Céline, who is currently developing Curi |
| Monthly Challenge February 2026 | 2026-02-02 | Craving a quick snack in between? 🍪The Monthly Challenge for February is Bite-Sized! Between busy hours A gentle bite of quiet joy Small worlds just for meWarm light, silent smile A simple snack for the soul Moments keep me wholeOnly 37 tiles. One goal: the highest score. Every tile matters this month. Bite-Sized is the perfect Challenge for short sessions. A quick round during your lunch break, after the kids are in bed, or for anyone new to our Monthly Mode. Short session length meets maximum tile efficiency. Compare scores. Share tips. Join our Discord. |
| 🎉 Dorfromantik at the Steam Board Game Fest 2026! 🎲 | 2026-01-30 | We’re taking part in the Steam Board Game Fest 2026, running until February 2nd. Save 50% on the digital version of Dorfromantik! Aaaaand ... 🥁 There’s big, big board game news, too. We’re working on new editions!But first, we want to take a moment to say something personal: We never thought that one day our own board games would be standing on our shelves. Seeing Dorfromantik as a physical game is still something we’re very grateful for. Being able to work so closely with such talented board game authors is a real privilege, and we’re thankful for every step of this journey.Our Current Dorfromantik Board GamesHere’s a quick overview of the |
| Two Brand New Bundles: Tiny Bookshop and Assemble With Care | 2026-01-27 | We’re happy to share that Dorfromantik is now available in two brand new Steam bundles together with Assemble with Care and Tiny Bookshop. Get a 10% discount on our partner games, if you already own Dorfromantik.What Is Tiny Bookshop?In this cozy narrative management game, you leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea. Stock your shop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.What Is Assemble With Care?In Assemble with Care, you join antique restorer Maria as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva. By carefully repairing e |
| Dorfromantik: News, Discord Community & Studio Channels | 2026-01-16 | Whether you discovered Dorfromantik through friends, cozy-game recommendations, or your own exploration, we’re thrilled you’re here. Many of you have asked where to find more dev insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and updates about the game. Below, you’ll find a quick guide to all the places where Toukana Interactive shares news, stories, and fresh Dorfromantik goodness.At Toukana, we’re an indie game studio of nine humans and two dogs, working together in the heart of Berlin. We’re passionate about charming design and wholesome games, and sometimes we capture small moments from our everyday studio life on our phones. Whenever that happens, |
| Monthly Challenge January 2026 | 2026-01-01 | Happy 2026, everyone! 🎉We hope you had a perfect start to the new year, whatever that means to you. Whether it was confetti and friends, watching fireworks, enjoying delicious food, or simply staying cozy at home and slowing down.The Monthly Challenge for January is Perfect Idyll!Chasing perfection, the mirror blurs what is real— idylls crack in light.Flaws keep us alive, soft edges hum truth’s refrain, wholeness breathes in gaps.See how long you can keep your streak alive with perfect tiles. No boats, no trains. Just you and a perfectly idyllic world ...Join our Discord Server to become part of our Toukana Community and chat with fellow hig |
| Bye 2025! | 2025-12-31 | As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to look back at an incredible year for our small indie studio. From big milestones to small everyday joys, here’s a seasonal recap of everything that happened at Toukana this year!🌸 Spring: Star Birds Playtest & Dorfromantik MobileSpring was all about creation, iteration, and early hands-on testing.We ran playtests for Star Birds and used the feedback to refine the demo build.Our team built lots of new buildings for the game, bringing its cozy sci-fi charm to life.We hosted our first content-creator streams on YouTube and Twitch, showing Star Birds to wider audiences.Development for the mobi |
| Sticky Business x Dorfromantik Bundle | 2025-12-26 | Last but not least, here's our final cozy bundle for this year 😍: Sticky Business and Dorfromantik are now available in a Steam Bundle. Picking up both games together gives you 10% off and a lovely way to spend a few calm, creative hours.What Is Sticky Business?Sticky Business is about the quiet joy of running a small, cozy sticker shop. You create stickers, print and pack orders.There’s no rush here. Take your time arranging sticker sheets, preparing packages, and exploring the little stories your customers leave behind. It’s a gentle, creative experience inspired by the simple pleasure of filling sticker books and enjoying small moments of |
| DORFDADA?!! ODDADA x Dorfromantik Bundle | 2025-12-22 | December is all about coming together, so we’re bringing you even more surprise packages this month. Dorfromantik and ODDADA are now available in a Steam bundle. Two bright, playful experiences! When you purchase both games as a bundle, you’ll receive 10% off.Beyond the games themselves, this bundle reflects a close connection between our teams. We share not only a common design mindset, but also a long-standing friendship and a deep mutual appreciation and collaboration as independent game studios.What Is ODDADA?ODDADA is a tactile music maker that encourages playful experimentation. Using gadgets, gizmos, and melodic toys, you assemble hand |
| House Flipper x Dorfromantik Bundle | 2025-12-19 | We’re happy to share some cozy news with you: House Flipper 2 and Dorfromantik are now available together in a Steam Bundle! If you purchase both games as a bundle, you’ll save 10%. The perfect opportunity to expand your relaxing game library.What Is House Flipper 2?Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! In House Flipper 2, you can buy, fix, and sell houses. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch.Whether you prefer carefully restoring homes or unleashing your creativity in sandbox mode, the game lets you play your way. With online 2–4 player co-op, you can renovate and build together with friends in |
| Dorfromantik in the Cozy Puzzles Bundle! | 2025-12-18 | If you love games that let you slow down, think gently, and enjoy small, satisfying moments, we’ve got something special for you. Dorfromantik is now part of a Cozy Puzzles Bundle, bringing together 7 fantastic puzzle games that all focus on relaxing gameplay, thoughtful challenges, and stress-free vibes.Whether you enjoy organizing, planning, decorating, or simply watching something beautiful grow, this bundle is all about taking your time and finding joy in the details. Even better: all games in the bundle are available with a 15% discount.What’s inside the Cozy Puzzles Bundle?A Little to the LeftSort, stack, and organize household objects |
| “Studio of the Year” at DEP 2025 | 2025-12-03 | We at Toukana Interactive are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the Studio of the Year award at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (DEP) 2025. This recognition means the world to us. Especially because this award is given by our peers in the industry, for the industry. It feels like a vote of confidence from the community of creators we admire most.This win comes at a special time for us: Toukana has now existed for five years. Half a decade of learning, experimenting, stumbling, growing, and above all, of making games together. As a now 9-person indie studio from Berlin, we hope we can continue to exist for many more |
| Monthly Challenge December 2025 | 2025-12-01 | For the month of December, our Monthly Mode is all about quests. How many can you complete with no more than 50 tiles?The Monthly Challenge for December is Quest Galore! Warm mugs by the fire,December taps at the door—A gentle quest calls.Soft quilts, candle-glow,Snow murmurs against the pane—The quest feels like home.And don't worry, no trains will trash your lofty highscore throne amibtions. 😉Join our Discord Server to talk strategies, brag about your #1 highscore, or just hang out with fellow highscore hunters! |
| Monthly Challenge November 2025 | 2025-11-03 | In November, the world of Dorfromantik mostly consists of trees and water. 🌲🌲🌲The Monthly Challenge for November is Nature Nurture! Whispering forest,soft moss cradles fallen light—nature hums in green.Footsteps slow and breathe,to nurture calm within roots,silence grows like dawn.Fancy a walk in the woods? November is your month! We've sprinkled in a few fields here and there, though – after all, the most beautiful parts of the forest are the clearings ...Join our Discord Server to share your forests with Dorfromantik players around the world! |
| 🌻 A Warm Welcome to All Our New Players! | 2025-10-17 | Hey everyone, we have some wonderful news to share — over the past months, more than 60.000 new players have joined the Dorfromantik community! 🏡We’re also seeing our daily player counts rising again, and it warms our hearts to know that so many of you — both new and longtime fans — are continuing to enjoy building your peaceful worlds.It’s been over four years since Dorfromantik first launched in Early Access, and moments like this remind us how special this journey has been. Seeing new villages grow every day fills us with gratitude and inspiration.Who Is Toukana Interactive?For those of you who are new here — hi, and welcome! We are Touka |