Infinite Ruins news & patch notes

Infinite Ruins is now Steam Deck Compatible!

We're happy to announce that Infinite Ruins is now fully compatible with Steam Deck!

You can enjoy the complete mining experience on the go with:

• Full gamepad support

• Optimized UI scaling for Steam Deck

• Correct controller icon detection

• Smooth gameplay from the very beginning

Whether you're mining for a few minutes or planning a long expedition into the ruins, Infinite Ruins is ready to play comfortably in handheld mode.

Thank you to everyone who tested the game and helped improve the Steam Deck experience!

See you deep underground!

Infinite Ruins launches on July 27!

The wait is almost over!

I'm happy to announce that Infinite Ruins will officially launch on July 27.

Over the past months I've been polishing the game thanks to all the feedback received from the demo. Since then I've improved the visuals, fixed many bugs, rebalanced progression, and added plenty of new content for the full version.

What to expect

• New late-game content and progression

• World events and a narrative ending

• Improved visuals and UI

• Better balancing based on community feedback

• Lots of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements

Thank you to everyone who has played the demo, reported bugs, shared feedback, and added the game to their wishlist. Your support has made a huge difference throughout development.

If you haven't already, make sure to wishlist Infinite Ruins so you'll be notified when the game launches.

See you in the ruins on July 27!

The Infinite Ruins Steam Playtest is now live!

The Steam Playtest is now available!

This is your chance to experience the latest version of Infinite Ruins before its official release on July 27.

Over the past months, the game has received many improvements based on community feedback, including visual upgrades, better balancing, bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and plenty of new content.

What I'm looking for

I'd love your feedback on:

• Overall progression and balance

• Difficulty

• User interface

• Bugs or technical issues

• General gameplay experience

A short feedback form is available directly from the game, but you're also welcome to share your thoughts in the Steam Discussions.

Every suggestion helps make Infinite Ruins better before launch.

Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy exploring the ruins!

Infinite Ruins is officially joining Steam Next Fest!

To celebrate, we've released a brand new gameplay trailer showcasing the current state of the game as we get closer to launch.

Since the demo first became available, we've continued improving the experience based on player feedback. This latest version includes numerous visual enhancements, bug fixes, and general polish across the game.

What can you expect?

• A brand new gameplay trailer featuring the latest version of Infinite Ruins.

• Participation in Steam Next Fest, where you'll be able to play the demo and follow the game's progress.

• Visual improvements throughout the experience, making the ruins feel more alive and satisfying to explore.

• Bug fixes and polish to provide a smoother mining adventure.

Thank you to everyone who has played the demo, shared feedback, created videos, streamed the game, or added Infinite Ruins to their wishlist. Your support has been incredible and has helped shape the game into something much better.

If you haven't tried it yet, make sure to play the demo during Steam Next Fest and wishlist Infinite Ruins to stay up to date as we approach the full release.

See you in the ruins!

This update focuses on improving clarity, responsiveness and overall gameplay feel in Infinite Ruins.

Visual Improvements

• Blocks now flash using the color of the damage type received

• Added particles traveling from the cursor to the vortex to indicate it is clickable

UI Improvements

• Added tooltips to golem panel buttons explaining their function

• Improved purchase upgrade animation responsiveness

Balance Changes

• The vortex now appears in a random position

• Excavation Momentum has been split into:

  • Excavation Momentum → unlocks Chain Mining

  • Momentum Efficiency → increases maximum chaining multiplier

  • Frenzy → unlocks the Frenzy buff

• Reduced golem recycling costs to 200, 300, 700, 1300...

Fixes

• Added missing translation for Conductive Targets

• Improved pickaxe aiming

A new update has arrived, bringing more control over how you play, along with quality-of-life improvements and full localization support.

Game Mode Selection

You can now choose how the core systems interact when starting a run:

• Full Mode (default) The original experience, designed with all mechanics, synergies, and anti-synergies in mind. Every interaction matters.

• Harmony Mode Removes anti-synergies between elements. Fire no longer melts ice, and ice no longer stops fire. Ideal for players who want a more relaxed and experimental experience.

Golem Recycling

Golems can now be recycled. Recover part of their cost and adapt your strategy during a run.

Localization

The game is now available in:

• Spanish

• Italian

• French

• German

• Simplified Chinese

• Japanese

• Korean

• Russian

• Portuguese (Brazil)

• Portuguese (Portugal)

Gamepad Improvements

• Improved navigation across menus

• Better overall responsiveness

New Stat: Depth

• Your progress into the ruins is now tracked

• Adds more visibility to your runs and performance

UI Improvements

• Cleaner menus

• Better readability

• Improved feedback

Bug Fixes

Various fixes and stability improvements.

Thanks for playing and exploring the ruins.

A new Major Update is now live, bringing new music, better controls, Steam Deck support, and important fixes.

New Music

New music by Silentsphere Studios has been added to enhance the atmosphere and make each session feel more dynamic and engaging.

Improved Gamepad Support

Controller gameplay is now smoother and more reliable:

• Better navigation across menus

• Improved responsiveness

• More consistent overall experience

Steam Deck Support

The game now plays much better on Steam Deck:

• Proper controller detection

• Improved input handling

• Optimized UI scaling

Balance Changes

Some gameplay elements have been adjusted to improve pacing and overall feel during longer sessions.

Bug Fixes & Polish

This update includes a variety of fixes and improvements:

• More stable gameplay

• Cleaner UI behavior

• Smoother interactions

Thanks for playing and for your feedback. More updates coming soon!

The Descent Awaits

The Infinite Ruins upgrade now includes a confirmation dialog before triggering the end of the demo. Its cost has also been adjusted.

• You’ll be warned before descending

• The Descend button is slightly delayed to prevent accidental clicks

This makes the end of the demo a deliberate choice, not a misclick.

Visual & UX Improvements

• Purchase animations are now faster and feel more responsive

• Added a Bloom intensity slider in Graphics settings

• Demo end screen has been visually reworked to better match the rest of the UI

Better Controls & Flow

• Pressing ESC now closes:

  • Upgrades view

  • Golems panel

  • (in addition to the pause menu)

• New option: “Pause on Upgrades”

  • When disabled (default), the game continues running while browsing upgrades

Audio Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed UI sounds not respecting volume settings

• Fixed startup audio playing at full volume for a frame

• Default volume levels adjusted:

  • Master: 30%

  • Music / SFX / UI: 70%

Fixes

• Game correctly runs in background when pause is disabled

• Stats button no longer appears inside the upgrades view

• Options menu always opens on the Gameplay tab

Final Notes

This update is all about making the experience smoother, clearer, and more intentional, especially as you approach the end of the demo.

More systems, more depth, and more chaos are coming soon.

Stay tuned.

New Features

• Window Scaling

The game window can now be freely resized in windowed mode. It snaps to the nearest ×0.5 multiple of the base resolution (960×540). The UI scales proportionally with the window size, improving readability across different resolutions.

• Game Icon

The game now displays its icon correctly in the Windows taskbar and application window.

Fixes

• Upgrade Tree Centering

Fixed an issue where the upgrade tree did not center on the pickaxe node when first opened with no purchases.

The tree now also correctly centers on the Infinite Ruins upgrade when it is revealed.

Feedback

If you’ve tried the demo, I’d love to hear your feedback, especially regarding UI scaling and usability at different resolutions.

Thanks for playing!

Kileka Games