Just launched our demo on Itch!

Hey everyone! Tecumseh here from Klaubautermann Games.

We're thrilled to announce that Rottenroots has officially launched on Itch.io—and honestly, this feels like coming home.

Our Journey Started Here

Rottenroots began its life right here on Itch during a game jam. My friend and I participated in NaNoWriMo 2024 and managed to complete a demo version that we were genuinely proud of. The road wasn't always smooth—our original artist started ghosting us mid-project, leaving us scrambling. But we improvised, created our own art, and launched a charming little visual novel that exceeded our expectations.

A Year of Growth

What started as a jam project became something we couldn't put down. We've been working on Rottenroots non-stop for over a year now, and we're still not done—but that's exciting! We found an incredible artist to collaborate with, Laura Meggers, whose work has truly elevated the game.

One of our biggest additions is a full-fledged personality system where every choice you make influences two core stats, making each playthrough feel personal and meaningful. The game has evolved far beyond what we initially imagined.

We Want to Hear From You

If you've played Rottenroots, we'd love your feedback! We know there's still room for improvement, but we hope there's already plenty to love. Your thoughts help us make the game better with each update.

Thanks for reading and for being interested in our little passion project. Welcome to the world of Rottenroots!

Here is a link to wishlist our game and/or follow the development on social media: https://bio.link/tecumseh