Steam News · Oct 20
New Trailer, Major Updates, & Release Date News
Hey everyone! It's been quite a while since my last update, and I've spent pretty much the entire past year deep in the mines, working hard on Drill Keeper! What's New?Almost every visual element in the game has been overhauled, including card art, character designs, portraits, buildings, and the UI. I've also added tons of new content and a whole bunch of quality-of-life improvements, including c...
Steam News · Oct 22, 2025
Drilling Permit Delayed to 2026
Hello everyone, Sorry for the long radio silence! I’m Denno, the solo developer behind Drill Keeper, and I wanted to share a long-overdue update to assure you that, despite the quiet, development is alive and well. I want to be transparent about the current timeline: Drill Keeper is now planned for release in 2026. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one to ensure the game reaches the q...
Steam News · Jun 20, 2024
Drill Keeper Digs Into the "Games Baked in Germany" Event!
Hello Dirt Dwellers! Exciting news from the depths of development! Drill Keeper is part of the "Games Baked in Germany" event on Steam, running from June 20 to June 27. The "Games Baked in Germany" event kicks off on June 20 at 19:00 CEST with a special showcase on Steam and IGN's YouTube channel. It’s a celebration of the best games developed in Germany, and I'm thrilled to be part of this lineup...
Steam News · Jun 18, 2024
Drill Keeper digs deep with Manor Lords‘ publisher Hooded Horse
Hello Dirt Dwellers, After more than 3 years of working solo on Drill Keeper, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve drilled into a partnership with Hooded Horse, my new publisher! They’re renowned for their dedication to quality and great catalog of deep and system-driven strategy games (e.g., like Manor Lords, Against the Storm or Terra Invicta). Importantly, this collaboration won’t change the crea...
Steam News · Jun 18, 2024
Drill Keeper seems to have it all with deckbuilding, tower defense and roguelite survival
Hooded Horse sure do pick some gems to publish with the latest announcement being Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte GmbH that looks like an intoxicating mix of genres. Read the full article here: