Developer posts and news about this game.
This update drastically improves the "How to Play" mode by making the tutorial text much more focused on teaching mechanics. It is now far less verbose and contains less lore, which I hope streamlines the learning journey and allows new players to jump into the action sooner. Add
Time marches on, and the swarms of rogue agricultural drones continue their diabolical journey across the galaxy to harvest all life. Defend homesteads on new worlds far more alien than what you've seen before. Rose, Lava, and Azul planet biomes are now available, and the locals
November 25th, 2025: Removed the tutorial requirement for playing the main game. Please note that you will probably lose if you don't understand how to play :-) Improved water rendering for the "Low Quality" option. Audio rebalancing to improve overall audio experience. Updated t
Hi all, 2025 was a whirlwind that prevented me from spending much time on GILTSTEADER. Thankfully, things have calmed down, and I'm ready to get back to pushing updates to the game. I will be looking at all your reviews and feedback with a refreshed perspective, and I'm hoping to
August 7th, 2025: Various adjustments/fixes to biomes and biome choice text.
It is hard to believe that an entire year has already gone by since the release of GILTSTEADER. I wanted to celebrate this game's first birthday with a major sale, and right now you can experience the chaotic fusion of strategic farming and relentless tower defense for only ONE D
Since GILTSTEADER's early development, playtesters have been providing feedback on how the game performed on the Steam Deck, which ultimately led to the addition of controller support and other features to help make the game ready for Steam Deck verification. Recently, I was fina
Biomes The hordes of rogue agricultural drones are spreading to other colonies, and you can now defend homesteads in three different biomes in Day Mode. These "biomes" are just different color-schemes that provide players with options beyond the desert region. (Super) Bonus Attac
GILTSTEADER will be participating in this year's Tower Defense Fest!
After defeating the final super drone on Wave 40, players now have two ways to end their game: If you choose to Claim Victory , you will end the game and the normal victory bonus will be added to your final score. However, if you choose Endless Mode , instead of receiving the nor
July 7th, 2024: Turret damage in the turret popup menu now accurately updates with damage upgrades for new tier-boosted turrets. July 17th, 2024 (Major Update): Endless Mode added. Check out this post for more details. Total Sell Value now updates immediately when using the 'Harv
Thanks to everyone providing feedback in discussions and reviews! Below you'll find the first round of updates post-launch: June 20th, 2024: Improved tutorial explanation of various topics. Changed Quest List hotkey from 'Q' to 'Tab'. Disabled small/big turret selections in the f
The day has finally come! I hope you enjoy your time playing!
For all the streamers out there, GILTSTEADER will feature Crowd Control support! This is a streamer tool that lets your viewers interact with the games you play on stream. Yes, it will be pure chaos. When enabled, Crowd Control will let your viewers dictate your fortune with the
Giltsteading This is the art of farming and selling crops for gilt , which is planet Highseed's currency, and is used in the fabrication of turrets and upgrades. Highseed's governing body mandates that all residents must achieve complete self-sufficiency, making giltsteading a cr