Stackflow news & patch notes

🐛 Critical Fixes

• 💥 Crash on huge scores – Massive scores (NaN/Infinity) could crash the game during animations. Fixed!
• 💰 Credit overflow – Huge Credit balances no longer break; they now show in scientific notation, just like the score.
• 📖 Tutorial fixes – Fixed several issues in the solo and multiplayer tutorials that could leave players stuck.
• 🏆 Achievement popup size – The in-game achievement popup no longer covers the whole screen.

⚖️ Balance & Boss Changes

• 👮 The Warden rework – Indestructible Rows no longer pile up unfairly. Now each Line you clear destroys one, giving you a way to fight back.

⚙️ Quality of Life

• 🔄 Restart confirmation – Restarting a run now asks to confirm, so you won't lose progress by accident.
• 🎮 Gamepad description scroll – Scroll long block/perk descriptions with the right analog stick.
• 🔒 Better navigation – You can now lock a block during selection using only keyboard or gamepad.
• ✂️ Fixed name truncation – Long player names in the multiplayer leaderboard are no longer cut off.

🙏 Thank You!

These fixes exist because of your reports — you caught things we didn't, and you caught them fast. Keep the feedback coming in the discussions, and if you hit anything strange, let us know. Happy stacking! 🧱✨

— Ferrareto

Hey everyone! 👋 The day has finally come – Stackflow 1.0 is officially out! 🧱 Thank you for sticking with us through Early Access, testing every build, and reporting every bug along the way. This release brings new blocks, new perks, and a quality-of-life feature that's been one of the most requested: removing blocks and holding blocks during rolls. Let's dive in!

🆕 New Blocks

• 🐷 Piggy Bank – When destroyed, gives 1 Credit.
• 🌿 Vine – Each time a piece is placed, grows toward a nearby Vine to connect with it. When destroyed, destroys all connected Vines, giving +1 Stack and +1 more for each block in the chain.
• 🍄 Mushroom – Each time a piece is placed, grows toward a nearby Mushroom to connect with it. When destroyed, destroys all connected Mushrooms, giving +1 Multiplier and +1 more for each block in the chain.
• 🧪 Acid Bomb – When destroyed, launches three Acid Rain drops upward. As they fall, each drop destroys a Block.

🃏 New Perks

• 🔫 Hitman – Remove a type of block from your deck. Gain Credit for each block destroyed.
• 🎲 High Roller – Every time you Roll, gain a permanent bonus that multiplies your Flow after clearing a Combo.

⚙️ Quality of Life

• 🔒 Hold Block on Roll – In the Block Selection screen, you can now hold a block to keep it for your next roll instead of losing it to the shuffle.

🙏 Thank You!

This is a huge milestone for Stackflow, and it wouldn't have been possible without this community. Thank you for every bug report, every suggestion, and every run you shared with us. As always, drop your feedback in the discussions and let us know what you think of the new blocks and perks. Happy stacking! 🧱✨

— Ferrareto

🪙 New: Credit Economy!

Credits are now part of every run. Earn them by destroying blocks and clearing stages — then spend them between rounds to buy new blocks and shape your strategy. Every decision counts when your wallet is on the line.

🆕 New Perks

• 💰 Greedy — At the end of every round, gain a flat amount of credits. Stack this perk to increase the bonus per round.
• 📈 Economist — At the end of every round, earn a percentage of your current credit balance. The more you hold, the more you make — scales up to 50% at max level.

🐛 Bug Fix

• Fixed an exploit where holding a piece at the exact frame it landed would consume it without placing it, effectively deleting it from the board for free.

🙏 Thank You!

The credit system opens up a whole new layer of decision-making — we're excited to see how you build around it. Drop your feedback in the discussions and report any bugs you find. Happy stacking! 🧱✨

— Ferrareto

Hey everyone! 👋 Update 0.13 brings two exciting new block types to shake up your runs, plus some quality-of-life options for experienced players who want more control over their gameplay flow. Let's dive in! 🧱

🆕 New Blocks

• 💎 Crystal – A spreading block with combo potential. Each time a block is placed, Crystal spreads to one random adjacent non-mineral block. When destroyed, it gives +5 Multiplier for every other Crystal in the same row — chain them up for massive bonuses!
• ⚗️ Philosopher's Stone – An alchemist's dream. When destroyed, it converts every block in its column into a random mineral block (Bronze, Iron, or Diamond), setting up powerful chain reactions.

⚙️ Advanced Options

Two new toggles are now available in the Options menu for players who prefer a faster or more streamlined experience:

• ⏩ Skip Stage Clear – Skip the stage clear screen and jump straight back into the action.
• 🎯 Skip Level Selection – Bypass the level selection screen.

🙏 Thank You!

Crystal and Philosopher's Stone open up some really interesting new strategies — we can't wait to see the combos you come up with! As always, drop your feedback in the discussions and report any bugs you find. Happy stacking! 🧱✨

🔮 What's Next?

PREPARE FOR A BIG UPDATE! 0.14 is finally coming with a whole new economy system for buying blocks and new perks. Stay tuned! 👀

— Ferrareto

Hey everyone! 👋 Update 0.12 is here, and it's a big one – Multiplayer Mode has arrived! Compete against other players using a shared weekly seed, climb the online leaderboard, and prove you're the best stacker out there! 🎮

🌐 Multiplayer Mode

You can now choose between Singleplayer and Multiplayer right from the main menu!

In Multiplayer Mode:

• 🌱 Weekly Seed – Everyone plays the same seed, so every run is a fair fight. The seed resets weekly!
• 🏆 Online Leaderboard – Submit your score at the end of a run and see how you stack up against other players worldwide. A dedicated leaderboard panel lets you browse scores and find your own ranking at a glance.
• 📅 Daily Leaderboard – Toggle between the weekly and daily leaderboard to track short-term competition as well.
• 🃏 Deck Selector – Pick your deck before diving into a multiplayer run, just like in singleplayer.

🙏 Thank You!

Multiplayer has been a big technical milestone for Stackflow, and we're excited to finally share it with you. We can't wait to see who tops the leaderboard! Let us know what you think, report any bugs in the discussions, and as always – happy stacking! 🧱✨

— Ferrareto

⬆️ Perks With Levels!

• 🏃 Speedrunner: Place a piece within 2 seconds (3 at max level) to gain bonus Stack – scales from +3 at level 1 all the way up to +100 at level 5!
• 🧘 Acceptance: Place a piece without rotating to gain Flow – from +5 at level 1 up to +30 at level 5.
• 💨 Last Breath: After placing your last piece, gain a percentage of your Target Score as Stack – starts at 10%, goes up to 40% at level 5.
• ⚡ Chain Reaction: When another perk activates, gain bonus Flow – from +1 at level 1 up to +20 at level 5.

🔢 6 Perk Limit

🎲 Dice Blocks – Huge Buff!

• Their effects are now multiplied by your current level (round) – early game they stay modest, but in late game they become a massive source of Stack and Flow!
• Casino builds that lean on dice are now much more viable and stay powerful throughout the entire run. 🚀

🙏 Thank You!

🧠 Smart Deck Balancing

🆕 New Content

• 🌙 More subtle glow when "Visual Effects" setting is enabled – easier on the eyes during long sessions
• 🎨 New art-style of the game! Outlines on everything to improve the contrast and readability.
• 🔓 Fixed Moai and The X not being unlocked properly in the Blockipedia.
• ✨ New Perks: Introducing Pauper, Forgiven, Perfection and Momentum.
• 🧱 New Blocks: Introducing Honey Bomb, Honey Dice, Undead Pirate, Treasure Chest, Cursed Chest.

⚙️ Quality of Life

• 🔢 Information Counters: Important numbers now have visible counters! You'll see exact counts for things like the Dizzy boss fight mechanics and other crucial information.
• 🌱 Custom Seeds: You can now insert a custom seed before starting a run! Perfect for challenges, sharing interesting runs with friends, or practicing specific scenarios.

🙏 Thank You!

✨ New Features

• 📖 Blockipedia Screen - Discover and catalog all the blocks you've encountered! Track your collection progress and learn more about each block type.
• 👁️ Perk Visibility - You can now see your active perks directly on the Block Selection screen. No more guessing what buffs you have!
• 🏆 New Achievements - Unlock new achievements while having fun discovering new blocks!

🐛 Bug Fixes

• ⏩ Fixed: Skip button becoming disabled when pressed before transition ends on Block/Perk Selection screens.
• ⌛ Fixed: Speedrun timer not stopping correctly on Level 21 (now properly stops and resumes when pressing Continue).
• 🔥 Fixed: Fire Mage creating another falling piece when blocks got destroyed by their fireballs.

✨ New Content

• 🌟 New perk called Full Clear: Clearing all the Board will multiply Stack and Flow by x3
• 🎯 A new boss named The Perfectionist: A demanding foe that punishes inefficiency - clearing LESS than four Rows multiplies your Stack by 0.5x
• 🌑 Another boss called The Eclipse: Test your memory in the shadows - you can't see the Piece you're holding, Next Piece, or how many Pieces you have left on your Deck

🔧 Improvements

• 🎮 Dynamic button hints: Button prompts now automatically switch between keyboard and gamepad based on your last input
• ⏱️ Speedrun timer: New optional speedrun timer for competitive players
• ⬇️ Lock-delay now counts even when you're not pressing the soft-drop key (0.5 seconds whenever an input is pressed)
• 🎨 Fixed text coloring for display

Thank you for playing Stackflow! Keep stacking and flowing! 🎲✨

🎮 Major Improvements

UI & Visual Updates 🎨

• "Points" renamed to "Stack"
• "Multiplier" renamed to "Flow"

Control Enhancements ⌨️

• Added 180-degree rotation keybindings for advanced techniques (default key is A, but you can rebind it!)
• New "Reset Keybindings" button to restore default controls

Gameplay Feel Improvements 🎯

• Delay time added for instant placement (hard-drop) - more forgiving timing when pieces land
• Increased time window for placing pieces after landing on the ground
• New setting: Soft Drop Speed customization
• Settings now increment by 0.01 instead of 0.05 for finer control

🔄 Balance Changes

• Uranium reworked: Increased activation time (from 3s to 5s) and boosted points to make it more strategic and rewarding (+10 Stack)
• Granite nerfed: 2x Stack but it multiplies your Flow by 0.75x!
• Fire Mage buffed: Two fireballs and each gives +5 Flow per blocks destroyed

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

• FIXED: Rotation system completely broken - Rotation system now works properly!
• FIXED: Game crashes when restarting when you run out of pieces

🙏 Thank You!

🎮 What's in Early Access?

🙏 Thank You!

🎯 What's New

Keyboard Remapping! ⌨️✨

Input Customization ⚙️

• Input Repeat Rate - Adjust how fast inputs repeat when holding a key
• Input Repeat Delay - Control the initial delay before inputs start repeating

New Blocks! 🧱

• Fire Mage - Bring the heat to your runs! 🔥
• Skeleton - Rattle some bones! 💀
• Slime has been moved from the "Magical" group to the "Monster" group (it just makes more sense thematically!)

🙏 Thank You!

🎯 What's New

• Proper piece rotation with accurate kick tables
• Wall kicks and floor kicks that follow official SRS specifications
• I-piece, T-piece, and all standard piece rotations working as expected
• Smoother gameplay that matches what competitive players are used to

🙏 Thank You!

Hey Stackflow players! 👋

We've been busy crafting an explosive update that's all about destruction, sound, and making your gameplay experience smoother than ever. Get ready for some serious block-busting action! 🚀

🆕 What's New?

🎯 New Block Groups System - Blocks are now organized into themed groups for better strategy planning:

• 💣 Explosives Group - Bomb, C4, and Detonator for maximum destruction

• 🐝 Colony Group - Queen Bee, Worker Bee, Honey, and Hive that work better together

• ✨ Arcane Group - Mimic, Slime, Bookshelf, and Arcanist with magical properties

• 🎵 Harmony Group - Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, and Speakers for musical chaos

🔍 Enhanced Block Selection - Group visualization with color-coded themes makes finding the right blocks faster than ever.

⚡ New Block Synergies - Special blocks like Detonator can trigger explosive chain reactions, while Speakers amplify all musical blocks for maximum harmony.

🛠️ Fixes & Improvements

• ⚡ Performance Optimizations - General improvements for smoother gameplay experience.

• 🌍 Gravity System Overhaul - Finally fixed! Blocks now fall naturally without weird behaviors.

• ⏰ The Puppeteer Boss - Improved to 3 seconds for better gameplay flow.

🙏 Thank You!

Your feedback continues to shape Stackflow into something truly special. The new block groups system opens up endless strategic possibilities – we're already cooking up more explosive content for future updates! 👀 The harmony between destruction and creation has never sounded so good! 💥🎵 Happy exploding (and harmonizing)! 🏗️⚔️

Hey Stackflow players! 👋 We’re back with another big update, and this one is packed with epic boss challenges, spicy new rules, and important fixes that make the game feel smoother than ever. Let’s dive in! 🚀

🆕 What’s New?

• 👑 Boss Battles – Every third level you’ll face a boss with a unique rule that changes how you play. Think you can handle: • The Dizzy – Your blocks keep spinning randomly 🌀 • The Thief – No more Hold for you! 🕵️

• 🎲 Limited Rolls – Strategy matters! You now get 5 rolls per run. Use them wisely.

🛠️ Fixes & Improvements

• ⬇️ Block Fall Fix – Blocks now fall correctly, filling empty spaces without leaving awkward gaps.

• 💣 Dynamite & Obsidian Fix – These tricky blocks no longer leave empty spots behind. Clean destruction, clean gameplay.

• 🧩 Game Over Bug Squashed – The game will no longer end before you’ve used all your blocks.

🙏 Thank You!

Your feedback keeps shaping Stackflow into something even better. Keep sending it our way, and get ready… because the bosses are only the beginning. 👀

Happy stacking (and surviving the bosses)! 🏗️⚔️

Hey there, Stackflow players! 👋

Thanks for all the amazing feedback so far! We've been listening, and we're excited to drop this fresh update packed with improvements and new content! 🚀

🆕 What's New?

• 🔄 Counter-clockwise rotation - Now you can rotate pieces both ways! Use Z or Q on keyboard, or the bumpers on your controller

• 🎮 Full controller support - Complete gamepad integration for the ultimate couch gaming experience

• 🧱 New blocks - Welcome the Brick and Iron blocks.

• ⌨️ Keyboard-only gameplay - Play the entire game using just your keyboard - no mouse required!

• ✨ Interactive tutorial - First-time players now get a guided introduction to master the basics

• ➕ +3 Levels - You definitely need to do a lot of points on those!

• 🔥 Ramped up difficulty - Levels are significantly more challenging - think you can handle it?

• 💎 Obsidian block rebalance - Now gets destroyed after 3 activations (previously unlimited) for better game balance

• 💡 Block tooltips - Hover your mouse over blocks to see exactly what they do - no more guessing!

🙏 Thank You!

Your feedback has been incredible and is what makes these updates possible. Keep it coming!

More exciting updates are on the horizon... 👀

Happy stacking! 🏗️