Regrowth

Released: Apr 19, 2021
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Last updated: 16 Sep 2026, 08:58 GMT

Updates & announcements

15 posts

14 Mar 2024Developer post
Now on mobile! New features on desktop! My city builder's alpha has launched!
Hi guys, After being in the back of my mind for so long, finally I created a mobile version of Regrowth! :) Give it a try, I can't wait to hear your feedback! Though I can't share where due to Steam's policies. Good luck finding it! :\ With this big update I also implemented some
Hi guys,
After being in the back of my mind for so long, finally I created a mobile version of Regrowth! :) Give it a try, I can't wait to hear your feedback! Though I can't share where due to Steam's policies. Good luck finding it! :\
With this big update I also implemented some new features, while also fixed and polished a few things here and there. Just to mention the two big features:

Now you can change the game's speed, letting you "skip" those boring waiting times.
Now you can jump back in time with just one simple click: you can undo your midgame actions as well! :)
And on another note, after lots of playtesting and polishing, I present you the first fully open alpha of HexLands, my roguelike city builder! Click here to sign up and I'll let you in as soon as possible. :)
There were a few open alphas before, but they were not really promoted, as I tried to limit its reach on purpose. But now that stage is over, and I can't wait to see you play the first big, open alpha build! My next game is a bit grandiouse, so it takes much more time than I first wanted it to take, sorry. :\ But I really enjoy this new genre, and can't wait to explore all the possibilities. :)
Still can't believe that Regrowth is also playable now on the go... Lots of my friends told me that the game fits the mobile platform much better, in fact in its first months of development it was playtested mostly on phones. :) So it's strange that it took me this long to port it to mobile. By the way, there is also a new achievement in the game, it's pretty simple: you just have to visit my next game's Steam page! :)
If you experience anything strange or unpleasant, or you just have a suggestion/idea, let me know on Discord or on the Community Forums! :)
Thanks for sticking by, and have a nice weekend! :)
Cheers!
Tibor a.k.a. Tudvari a.k.a. Portgate Studios
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24 Aug 2023Developer post
v1.1.3c - Level Editor working again!
Hi guys! Sorry for the delay, I was AFK for a couple of weeks, but now I'm back. And the reported Level Editor issue is now fixed, so feel free to go back making levels! :) Cheers, Tudvari
19 Jul 2023Developer post
v1.1.3 - Small fixes and polishes!
Hi guys! I've just release version 1.1.3, no new content or feature, just some slight fixes and polishes. Have a nice week! :) Cheers, Tudvari
03 Feb 2023Developer post
HexLands: My Roguelike City Builder!
Hi guys! As some of you may already know, I've been hard at work on my next game for the past 8 months or so! :) So let me introduce you HexLands, a roguelike city builder ! :) Your goal is to expand your empire to as many harder and harder procedural islands as possible to maxim
12 Jul 2022Developer post
v1.1.1 - A little help for the achievement hunters! :)
Long time no see. Hi guys, I've been pretty busy since the last patch, working on my dream ARPG inspired by Diablo and then starting a small rogue-like strategy game as a side project... And some other personal stuff as well, just as usual. But here are a few changes to improve t
Long time no see.
Hi guys,
I've been pretty busy since the last patch, working on my dream ARPG inspired by Diablo and then starting a small rogue-like strategy game as a side project... And some other personal stuff as well, just as usual.
But here are a few changes to improve the game a bit. I know that there are other suggestions, lots of them, trust me, and they are all pretty neat... but due to the circumstances, they have to wait.
I guess they have to wait till the next major patch. I'm hoping to make a smaller update in the future, adding some new content to the game.
So here's the short list, and needless to say, I would really appreciate if you could check out my other projects on my YouTube Channel or on our Discord Server! :)
Have a nice week! :)
Cheers!
Features

Reset Game button in the Settings panel to help achievement hunters! :)
Fixes

Lowered intro clip sound by 33%.
Adjusted "I Give That" achievement's goal: only 250 clicks are needed instead of the 1000.
Adjusted "Aegir hungers..." achievement's description to make it clearer.
Other smaller fixes.
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21 Nov 2021Developer post
How Much Money did my First Game make... with 23 Translations? :O
Hi guys, Regrowth is now released for more than half a year, a major patch is out, and now I made a quick financial analysis ! So in case you wonder how much my little puzzle game made and want to know about what's behind the scenes, check out my video! If you enjoyed it, don't f
08 Sep 2021Developer post
v1.1.0 - Create your own levels! Play other players'!
Hi guys, This update took more time than I expected it to because I highly underestimated how much work will this new system need. Also due to some work and personal stuff, I have less free time. But anyway, let me introduce to you Regrowth's first major update: Now you can creat
01 Jun 2021Developer post
v1.0.4 - Undo-Redo, Serbian localisation, Balancing and Fixes!
Hi guys, This update took a while because lots of stuff came up, and I had some issues with implemeting an undo-redo system which would suit both the game and the upcoming level editor as well. Besides the undo-redo feature there is now a Serbian localisation thanks to Marko "rom
Hi guys,
This update took a while because lots of stuff came up, and I had some issues with implemeting an undo-redo system which would suit both the game and the upcoming level editor as well.
Besides the undo-redo feature there is now a Serbian localisation thanks to Marko "romanizat" Josifović and Radoš "rammba" Milićev!
Also the level progressing got a bit more balanced, and fixed a couple of stuff.
Features

Undo-Redo before the level starts.
Serbian localisation.
"Trajectory" got easier.
"Enclose" got easier, its previous version is now present at the later part of the branch.
"Separation" got replaced with an easier new map, called "Rejuvenation". "Separation" got moved to the later, harder part of the branch.
Fixes

Opening the settings panel in the intro level crashed the game.
Settings panel's language dropdown sometimes wasn't undone on undo.
Localisation fixes.
After the game has ended, tiles are no longer interactable.
The "Portgate Studios" intro clip couldn't finish on some Windows 7 machines due to having 1440p high resolution. So added an 1080p version, and also a WMV version to cover more machines. If a machine doesn't support any of these versions, the intro sequence is skipped.
Sadly the new maps haven't been localised yet. Stay tuned! :)
If you experience anything strange or unpleasant, or you just have a suggestion/idea, let me know on Discord or on the Community Forums! :)
Have a nice week! :)
Cheers!
Original post
03 May 2021Developer post
v1.0.3 - Graphics Settings, inspect failed levels, wind carry distance, fixes!
Hi guys, This update took a while because I haven't done a graphics settings form before :D Also after you've lost a level, you can have a final look at it , helping you finding your mistake and on windy levels you can see how far a seed can be carried during the wind's duration.
Hi guys,
This update took a while because I haven't done a graphics settings form before :D
Also after you've lost a level, you can have a final look at it, helping you finding your mistake and on windy levels you can see how far a seed can be carried during the wind's duration. And also some smaller fixes! :)
Oh and sadly the new stuff haven't been localised yet. Stay tuned! :)
Features

Lots of new graphics settings: Display Mode, Resolution, Refresh Rate, Lock Frame Rate, Vertical Sync. (Sorry Mark! :) )
After losing a level, you can inspect the end state of the island. (Thanks AztAdom, and unknown "feedbackers")
Distance indicator for wind: displays the number of tiles a seed can fly during the wind's full duration. (Thanks quality postpunk bois! :) )
Added a teaser for the workshop. :)
Extended the credits with Masafor and CBlade's help. Thanks again guys!
Fixes

On some machines the CPU ticked in a way that snails and bees had a hard time reaching their destination and they were "stepping" back and forth a few times before they would finally consider it reached.
On some machines the "Merge" level dried out too soon.
After defeating Deimos the game is no longer resumable/restartable.
If you experience anything strange or unpleasant, or you just have a suggestion/idea, let me know on Discord or on the Community Forums! :)
Have a nice week! :)
Cheers!
Original post
27 Apr 2021GamingOnLinux
Save islands from sinking by spreading life across them in Regrowth
On the surface Regrowth seems simple, with you growing plants across islands to stop them from sinking. However, it's surprisingly challenging and quite lovely. Read the full article here:
23 Apr 2021Developer post
v1.0.2 - Lots of fixes, rebalanced starting levels, new range indicator & more!
Hi guys, Here's another update with fixes, a new indicator for bees, and a rebalanced starting experience! :) I hear you well, and the level editor is coming! :D But on weekdays I have a dayjob and that daily 5-6 hours of game development is only enough for these must have fixes
Hi guys,
Here's another update with fixes, a new indicator for bees, and a rebalanced starting experience! :)
I hear you well, and the level editor is coming! :D
But on weekdays I have a dayjob and that daily 5-6 hours of game development is only enough for these must have fixes and improvements. :|
But luckily the weekend is near! ;)
Features

Tile based range indicator for bees. (Thanks -v-! :) )
Fixes

Some machines still experienced the misbehaving bees. Now it's fixed. (Thanks Seema!)
There were crashes if a bee was over the ocean and the user placed something.
Flowers requiring bees to flower no longer auto-flower themselves.
Second and third level are simpler & easier.
Fourth level is a bit more balanced.
The snail level before the last snail level is easier. (Sorry AztAdom :D )
If you experience anything strange or unpleasant, or you just have a suggestion/idea, let me know on Discord or on the Community Forums! :)
Have a nice weekend!
Cheers!
Original post
21 Apr 2021Developer post
v1.0.1 - "Beehaving bees", Easier levels, Graphics settings & More!
Hi guys, hope you are enjoying the game so far! :) v1.0.1 is out now with some nice fixes and quality of life changes! Features: Grass Density setting for all you guys with Power Plant and Potato PCs! :D The main menu island looks a bit better. Fixes: Third level became a bit sim
Hi guys,
hope you are enjoying the game so far! :)
v1.0.1 is out now with some nice fixes and quality of life changes!
Features:

Grass Density setting for all you guys with Power Plant and Potato PCs! :D
The main menu island looks a bit better.
Fixes:

Third level became a bit simpler and easier.
On some machines bees were behaving strange every now and then. Hopefully now it's fixed! Sorry Nookrium! :D
On some machines the 4th level was uncompletable because all plants were dead before it would have began raining. Thanks Shruikaan!
Next and skip buttons in tutorials and "stories" are green now so they are more visible. (Thanks Peter!)
Intro level's music volume is similar to the normal levels'.
"Company" Intro is 25% quiter.
Added an important group to the Credits.
Lowered recommended memory to 2GB.
Fixed typo in the YouTube channel achievement.
Translation fixes:

German fixes thanks to Masafor and Gorok.
Korean and Italian fixes thanks to Gorok.
Ukranian fixes thanks to -v-.
Polish fixes thanks to quality postpunk bois.
Thanks for all the feedback! Thanks to you the game becomes better every day!
Keep it coming! :)
Side note: Soon there will be an Undo feature and in the next major update a Level Editor!
They were planned to be in the release but I've ran out of time. But now they are on the top of my list due to lots of players requesting it. :) Thanks!
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19 Apr 2021Developer post
Regrowth is now available on Steam!
Regrowth is now available on Steam! Do you have the necessary strategy, optimisation, and of course logic… to save the Earthlands? ;) Be sure to grab it before the 10% launch discount ends! I can’t wait to see how many of you will unlock all the achievements and find all the east
18 Apr 2021Developer post
Here's how 1 year of gamedev looks in just 1 picture.
My little game jam entry sure changed a lot in the past one year. :) Only one day left and you can begin your adventure! Complete all the 48 levels, face the final challenge, unlock all the 29 achievements and find all the easter eggs! :D Can't wait to hear your feedback, see you
21 Mar 2021Developer post
4 weeks left till releasing my first game! :)
4 weeks left till my first game's release... what a ride it was, and it still is. But this mug that my girlfriend gave me keeps me motivated 😁 Since I've started working on this game I've been posting like twice a month to the community on a lot of platforms... but I've forgot t

Regrowth

Updates & announcements

Now on mobile! New features on desktop! My city builder's alpha has launched!

Hi guys,

v1.1.3c - Level Editor working again!

v1.1.3 - Small fixes and polishes!

HexLands: My Roguelike City Builder!

Hi guys!

So let me introduce you HexLands, a roguelike city builder! :)

In case I got you interested, check out its Steam page and well... wishlist it please! :)

v1.1.1 - A little help for the achievement hunters! :)

Long time no see.

How Much Money did my First Game make... with 23 Translations? :O

Hi guys,

v1.1.0 - Create your own levels! Play other players'!

Hi guys,

Player made levels!

Level Editor!

Workshop Integration!

v1.0.4 - Undo-Redo, Serbian localisation, Balancing and Fixes!

Hi guys,

v1.0.3 - Graphics Settings, inspect failed levels, wind carry distance, fixes!

Hi guys,

Save islands from sinking by spreading life across them in Regrowth

v1.0.2 - Lots of fixes, rebalanced starting levels, new range indicator & more!

Hi guys,

Here's another update with fixes, a new indicator for bees, and a rebalanced starting experience! :)

v1.0.1 - "Beehaving bees", Easier levels, Graphics settings & More!

Hi guys,

hope you are enjoying the game so far! :)

v1.0.1 is out now with some nice fixes and quality of life changes!

Regrowth is now available on Steam!

Here's how 1 year of gamedev looks in just 1 picture.

4 weeks left till releasing my first game! :)