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Hey fighters! 👊
Smaller update this time, but a few things worth mentioning.
Under the Hood
Updated the game's engine (Unity), which should bring better stability and set the stage for future updates.
New Content
Added a new chair: Cushioned - a comfortable step up from the Standard chair.
Studio Name Update
You might notice a new name around the credits and store page. We've rebranded from Smiling Stallion Studios to Gallop Forever Games. Same team, same game, just a new name on the door. 🐴
Thanks as always for playing and sticking with us!
Hey fighters! 👊
I've just released a small update for Punch Rest Repeat with a few fixes, UI improvements, and some new achievements to chase in the ring.
Fixed an issue where enabling Idle Mode while accepting a challenge could start multiple matches at once.
Fixed a bug where Auto Battle could occasionally skip a turn without throwing a punch.
Fixed UI issues where XP and health values could overflow their bars.
Combo Practice dummy cooldown now scales with player level, improving pacing in higher leagues.
Improved number formatting across the UI so large values no longer overflow (K/M format is now used for stats, XP, HP and coins).
Three new belt achievements have been added for players who dominate the challenge system:
Epic Challenger – Win 500 fights
Legendary Challenger – Win 1000 fights
Ultimate Challenger – Win 1500 fights
Time to earn those belts. 🏆
Reaching the final stage of the League will now place a Golden Belt trophy on the gym wall as a permanent reminder of your achievement.
As always, thank you for playing and for the feedback that helps improve the game!
Hey Gym Members! 💪 We’ve made some small balance adjustments to enemy scaling to smooth out progression between league tiers.
Changelog:
Improved enemy scaling across leagues
Smoother difficulty progression between tiers
Minor fixes and polish
As always, thanks for the feedback and keep punching! 🥊
This is the biggest update so far and a highly community-driven one.
It focuses on progression clarity, balance improvements, usability, and long-requested features.
Huge thanks to everyone who reported bugs, shared feedback, and ideas!
League System added Progress through leagues with clearer promotion rules and visual indicators.
Idle Mode added Challenges can now be auto-accepted while idle, with improved feedback and status indicators.
Medal Stand & Trophy Stand unlocked These are no longer marked as Coming Soon and are now fully usable.
Workout Plan modification You can now modify the workout plan by clicking directly on your boxer.
Decoration items can now be unequipped No more permanent decoration choices, equip and unequip freely.
Small tutorial hints added Short in-game explanations to help new players understand core systems.
Enemy scaling improvements Enemy power now scales more consistently with player progression.
Fight balance adjustments Overall combat pacing and balance have been refined.
Perfect hit chance adjusted Perfect hit probability has been rebalanced to improve combat feel.
Flag prices rebalanced Flag costs have been adjusted to better fit progression.
New tooltip system added across the game
Promotion indicator added A clear visual indicator is now shown when promotion is available.
Idle challenge feedback improved Added an “Accepted” text when a challenge is auto-accepted in Idle Mode.
Narrative-style explanations added via tooltips Many game systems now include short explanatory text to improve clarity.
Gym Investor achievement bug fixed The achievement now correctly tracks progress and unlocks as intended.
Fixed multiple UI visibility and state update issues
Various minor fixes and stability improvements
A large portion of this update was shaped directly by player feedback. Please keep sharing your thoughts! It genuinely helps guide future updates.
This update was shaped by the community, so we’re celebrating it together.
The game is now 20% off for a limited time! Thank you for the feedback, support, and bug reports that made this patch possible.
More improvements are already planned. Thanks for playing and supporting the game 💪
Added 2 new boxers
Added 4 new country flags
Added 3 new wall decorations
Added 2 new floor decorations
Customize your gym even more with new visual options and face fresh opponents in the ring.
The Christmas event has concluded
The limited-time bonus XP from the event is no longer active
Thanks for training with us during the holidays!
Various minor bug fixes and stability improvements
Small UI and gameplay tweaks for a smoother experience
This update focuses on expanding customization options with new decorations and fighters, while wrapping up the Christmas event and improving overall stability.
Stay cozy & keep training 💪 Smiling Stallion Studios
Added country flags as decorative wall items
Added a new enemy boxer
Added a Change Character option to the Settings menu
Added a generic Yes / No confirmation dialog system
Added a confirmation prompt before Reset Game Data to prevent accidental progress loss
Improved UI layering and fixed sprite order issues across multiple screens
Fixed Christmas lights appearing incorrectly during matches
Fixed various UI order and visibility issues
Ho ho ho!
The gym is getting into the holiday spirit 🎅🥊
For a limited time, dummy bags are celebrating Christmas with a festive makeover and bonus rewards!
🎅 Santa Hats added to dummy bags
🎁 Gift props placed under dummy bags for a cozy Xmas vibe
⚡ 3x Experience from Dummy Bags during the Christmas event
Train, punch, and grind a little faster while enjoying the festive atmosphere. This bonus is available for a limited time only, so make the most of it before it’s gone!
Thank you for all the support and kind messages during the launch. More updates and improvements are on the way.
Stay cozy & keep training 💪 Smiling Stallion Studios
This update focuses on stability, combat feel, and balance improvements based on early post-launch feedback. Several critical issues affecting game flow and UI interactions have been resolved.
Fixed an issue where upgrading shop items could incorrectly subtract the next upgrade cost instead of the current one.
Fixed a rare crash caused by desynced fight history IDs from certain save states.
Fixed an issue where the Challenge system could enter a corrupted state and break fight flow.
Fixed multiple UI interaction bugs that could desync or completely break the game state.
Fixed continuous sound effects triggering during auto knockdown recovery.
Fixed Parry feedback incorrectly displaying as hit quality (now clearly shown as PARRY).
Added a short grace state after failed combos and knockdown recovery to prevent missed inputs.
Failed combos now correctly hand the next turn to the opponent for more natural combat pacing.
Improved combat turn handling to prevent extra attacks after fight-ending conditions.
Clarified Parry feedback with distinct visuals and text for better readability.
Rebalanced Auto-Battle to feel fairer and more consistent.
Improved player survivability by slightly increasing player max HP.
Reduced enemy damage output to better balance HP-based outcomes.
Adjusted enemy stat scaling to prevent enemies from consistently outperforming the player.
Improved Auto-Battle hit accuracy for the player.
Tuned enemy behavior and success rates to reduce frustration.
Adjusted tournament availability timing to improve overall pacing.
This update focuses on the early-game and idle play feel.
Further balance tweaks will continue based on player feedback.
Thank you for all the feedback and support! More improvements and polish are on the way.
Keep training and enjoy the grind — Punch, Rest, Repeat Smiling Stallion Studios
Punch, Rest, Repeat is now live! 🥊
This project started as a small idea and grew step by step with the help of feedback, testing, and lots of passion. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who wishlisted, tested, shared feedback, or simply followed the journey.
Thank you so much for the support during development. Every wishlist, message, and kind word truly means a lot.
I’ll be actively monitoring feedback and working on improvements and fixes.
If you enjoy the game, reviews and feedback are always appreciated and help a lot as a solo developer.
Have fun, and enjoy the grind! 💪
Hey everyone! 👋 Today I want to share a quick look at one of the systems I’ve been working on recently: Character Selection.
Until now, the game was very single-boxer focused. But as the project grew, it became clear that players should be able to choose who they step into the ring with, not just visually, but in terms of identity and progression as well.
The new Character Selection screen allows you to:
Choose your boxer before jumping into the game
Set the foundation for future customization and unlockable characters
The system is designed to be clean, fast, and expandable. Even though it looks simple on the surface, it’s already built to support:
Multiple playable boxers
Different progression paths
Cosmetic and stat-based differences down the line
From a development perspective, this was an important milestone:
Characters are now handled as data-driven entities
The selected character persists cleanly into gameplay
The system integrates smoothly with saving/loading and future content updates
This update sets the stage for:
Visual customization
More personality per boxer
Meaningful choices that affect how you play
As always, feedback is more than welcome. Thanks for following the journey, more updates coming soon! 💪
Stay cozy & keep training, Smiling Stallion Studios
Hey everyone!
We’re halfway through Steam Sports Fest, and it has already been an incredible week for Punch, Rest, Repeat!
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who watched the new trailer, visited the store page, or added the game to their wishlist. The support means the world and gives us so much motivation to keep polishing the game.
During the festival, we continued improving several core systems of the game. Here’s a small peek behind the gloves:
The training system now has real-time cooldown logic that works even while the game is closed. You punch → you rest → your boxer grows. Simple, cozy, satisfying.
Challenges now spawn dynamically based on real time. And yes, the opponent who knocks on your door stays the same even after closing the game. If Mike challenged you, you’ll still face Mike when you come back. 👀
We’ve been refining the combo challenge to be more fun and responsive. You’ll see smoother timing, clearer feedback, and a better feeling of flow.
Progress is safely stored without you noticing, so your boxer’s growth is always preserved.
Here’s what’s currently on the bench:
More polish for fight animations
Better clarity for challenge indicators
QoL improvements requested by wishlisters
And of course, we’re steadily preparing for the game’s full release later this year.
Every wishlist pushes the game to more players during the Sports Fest and gives me valuable visibility as a solo indie game developer.
Wishlist Punch, Rest, Repeat here:
Thank you again for all the love and support during Sports Fest. We’ll be back with more updates soon, until then…
Punch. Rest. Repeat. 🥊✨
Hello everyone,
We're excited to celebrate Steam Sports Fest 2025 with a brand-new look at "Punch, Rest, Repeat", our cozy desktop boxing companion.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been polishing artwork, updating UI elements, improving animations, and expanding the overall “desktop companion” experience. As part of the festival, we’re happy to share our Official Gameplay Trailer, showcasing:
• Training cycles and skill progression, • Growing stats and personalized workout plans, • Play-while-you-work desktop companion features, • Gym upgrades and customization options, • Challenges, fights, knockdowns, and comebacks, • Idle & Auto-Battle mode for a relaxed experience.
Punch, Rest, Repeat is designed to sit comfortably at the bottom of your screen while you work, study, or relax, levelling up your boxer little by little throughout the day.
We're getting closer to release, and your support means the world to us. If you enjoy cozy games, idle mechanics, and gentle progression loops, please consider adding PRR to your Wishlist.
Watch the new Gameplay Trailer Wishlist Punch, Rest, Repeat
Enjoy Sports Fest!
Smiling Stallion Studios
Hey everyone!
It’s time for a fresh development update, and there’s a lot to share! Punch, Rest, Repeat has been moving forward at full speed, and with the Steam Sports Fest getting closer, I wanted to give you a peek at what’s new behind the scenes.
Let’s jump right in 👇
Your boxer’s progress, upgrades, stats, and settings now save reliably across sessions and devices. This was a big system to finalize, and I’m really happy with how stable and clean it’s working.
The fight system has been reworked to feel smoother and more readable:
Better rhythm
Extra feedback on hits
Cleaner animations
Reduced clutter
You can now let your boxer handle fights automatically while you work or relax. This mode is optional, perfect for players who want a hands-off, cozy experience.
Menus, icons, transitions, energy bars, and multiple small components got a proper cleanup pass to make everything more consistent with the overall cozy theme.
New gym equipment has been added and made upgradeable with meaningful stat bonuses. This should make training progression feel more rewarding.
Lots of little things: flickers, layout issues, timing, text snap… gone.
Numbers will get another round of tuning so training → resting → fighting feels smoother and more satisfying.
The game will support additional languages. Planned initial set:
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Turkish
most likely German or Spanish next (depending on wishlist regions)
To improve variety and long-term feel, more scenery & decorative elements are coming soon.
Once the game launches, these features are next on the roadmap:
A long-term progression mechanic to honor your strongest boxers.
To keep the core loop fresh and growing.
Your input will shape how the game evolves, especially the idle pacing.
Thank you so much for following the development of Punch, Rest, Repeat. Your support genuinely means a lot, especially as a tiny solo developer.
If you haven’t yet, adding the game to your wishlist helps massively.
More updates soon, including a gameplay trailer and some surprises as we get closer to launch!
Stay cozy & keep training. Smiling Stallion Studios
Hello everyone! 👋
We’re excited to share some great news! Punch, Rest, Repeat has been officially accepted into the upcoming Steam Sports Fest! 🎉
The festival runs on December 8–15, and we can’t wait for you to see the game showcased there.
If you’re new here, Punch, Rest, Repeat is a cozy idle boxing companion that quietly sits at the bottom of your screen while you work, study, or relax.
Here’s what the game is all about:
🥊 Train your boxer and grow stronger
💪 Join fights and tournaments
🎧 Let the game run in the background while you focus on life
⭐ Upgrade equipment, and keep improving
We’re also getting closer to our Winter Sale launch, coming very soon!
If you enjoy cozy idle games with a unique boxing twist, consider adding the game to your wishlist. It helps us a ton and supports a tiny indie team more than you can imagine.
Thanks for being here, and see you at the Sports Fest soon!
Smiling Stallion Studios
Hey there! Thanks for checking out Punch, Rest, Repeat 💪
I’ve been quietly building this little boxing idler for a while now, and I’m super excited to share where it’s headed. Here’s a peek at what I’m working on and what’s coming next!
Currently working on
Polishing the core gameplay loop: training → rest → fighting
Gym upgrades and progression balance
UI/UX improvements and general quality-of-life updates
Next
Steam achievements & cloud saves
New backgrounds and gym equipment
Localization (supporting more languages)
After release
Hall of Fame & retirement system
New training types
Balance updates based on community feedback
Thanks for reading and for being part of this journey. Your support and feedback mean a lot! 🥊I’ll keep sharing progress along the way. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to release!
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