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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Time for a vlog! All about how the Empires of the Undergrowth Beach Brawl update went, a review of the current roadmap, and a little bit of discussion of our next project - Ants Times Infinity. youtu.be/d1XiEOV8mPw?...

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Empires of the Undergrowth VLOG 19 - Beach Brawl & Ants Times Infinity!

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The Beach Brawl update is now live! It brings the fearsome shore crab and sand lizard to your custom games. It also brings Causeway, a new custom game map, and Chowder - an extra level based on it. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped us test out this update!

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Slug Disco @slugdisco.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Big things are happening today at Slug Disco! The Ember Guardian releases today! The Earth Appreciation Festival starts today! (Watch the showcase here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcFk...) We're announcing something exciting internal today!

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The Earth Appreciation Festival Showcase 2026 - Hosted by @SimonClark

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Slug Disco @slugdisco.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Earth Appreciation Festival Showcase returns April 17th, featuring trailers and announcements from over 30 games, hosted by content creator Simon Clark and supported by the events official charity partner @coolearthaction.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBtE...

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Earth Appreciation Festival Returns April 17th to 24th!

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Frazzz @frazzzyt.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

A special thank you to @slugdisco.bsky.social @eotu.bsky.social for allowing me to see this and get this out to my audience! The new update is going to be awesome! - www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXYL... #EOTU #Empires #Ants

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I USED My Evolved Ants To Battle MASSIVE Crabs in Empires Of The Undergrowth [New Update]

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Slug Disco @slugdisco.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The Earth Appreciation Festival returns for it's FIFTH year this year on Steam - taking place April 17th to April 24th. The EAF Showcase will return too, premiering on the Slug Disco YouTube channel! #WorldEarthDay

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The European shore crab - Carcinus maenas - inhabits many coastal regions of northern Europe, feeding on carrion, small animals and algae. It might be a bit grumpy about an encounter with your colony of ants or termites - coming soon to EotU! #screenshotsaturday #indiegame

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Going over the changes to the user interface, controller support, & the addition of 2 new maps and 2 new critters that will be available to preview in an optional beta for Empires of the Undergrowth, very soon! #indiedev #gamedev #strategy #RTS #ants youtu.be/RqHpa3_kjAs

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Just gonna reiterate what a great idea putting a photo mode into our ant game was - the community always come up with bangers! TY to Vampiric Lunar Princess, danialol, TY to Vampiric Lunar Princess, danialol, o7wxp and Baked_Bread for these beauties. #screenshotsaturday

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Let me know if I'm bugging you, but I'd love you to be my Valentine! EotU-themed Valentine's cards from the extemely talented Primmy - Instagram: @tawnyminingbee - for a very special person (you). #screenshotsaturday #ValentinesDay #indiedev #gamedev

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An interpretation of scientist 1 from Empires of the Undergrowth. A red-haired woman wearing black, with a white lab coat and blue nitrile gloves. She's using a walkie talkie. A heart is above it and she has a smile on her face.

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You imbibe me with power, Valentine!

An interpretation of scientist 2 from Empires of the Undergrowth. A dark-haired man wearing glasses, red clothes and a white lab coat. He has a mischevious smile on his face. Heart shapes appear above him. He's carrying a bottle of golden liquid.

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Will you be my queen?

An interpretation of scientist 2 from Empires of the Undergrowth towards the end of the story. He's undergone a transformation and has ant-like features. He is looking pleadingly from a heart background.

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Mulch?

A stylised picture of a termite from Empires of the Undergrowth. It has heart icons near it. It is looking pleadingly at the viewer.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Once you've mastered the campaign in Empires of the Undergrowth, custom games beckon. Bring your ants (and termites!) to victory in near endlessly-customisable scenarios. Here, exploding ants (Colobopsis explodens) begin their journey in a swampy world. #ScreenshotSaturday

A colony of exploding ants exit a nest entrance in Empires of the Undergrowth. The environment is waterlogged and swampy. A small plant with yellow flowers can be seen in the foreground.

A posing devil's coach horse beetle sits nearby.

In the background, large-leaved saplings and pitcher plants can be seen. The lighting is warm and low, like early morning.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It is newletter. This month we're introducing all the new members of our community to New Year's Feast and the other event levels (happy Year of the Horse, by the way!) and talking about an upcoming beta. To which you will all be invited. store.steampowered.com/news/app/463...

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A fearsome emperor scorpion, Pandinus imperator, emerges in preparation for a night of hunting. Encounter this legend of the savannah in the final campaign levels of Empires of the Undergrowth, as your Matabele ants battle for survival. #screenshotsaturday #scorpions

An emperor scorpion resting behind an Aloe vera plant in an arid-looking savannah environment with termite mounds visible nearby. It is late in the day, with golden lighting.

A screenshot taken in Empires of the Undergrowth.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Me when it's ten days in 2026 but I just realise I've been writing 2025 on my dates still #screenshotsaturday

An American bullfrog in a swampy environment in Empires of the Undergrowth.

The bullfrog is performing a self-cleaning animation, which in the context of this post looks like a facepalm.

Lit brightly by the sun from behind. Plants, rocks and a small creek are visible in the background.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Me when it's ten days in 2026 but I just realise I've been writing 2025 on my dates still #screenshotsaturday

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Again, so soon?? Empires of the Undergrowth is back to its historic 70% off for the @hoodedhorse.bsky.social publisher sale! We've had a lot of new faces in our community over the holiday break; now's a great time to join. Friendly, ant-loving gamers guaranteed!

Empires of the Undergrowth

70% off
On Steam

The background shows a jungle floor with leafcutter ants carrying leaf cuttings.

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Slug Disco @slugdisco.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Join the disco! 🪩 Slug Disco are hiring a Product Marketing Executive - this is a fully remote entry level role for anyone based in the UK! Salary: £25,000-£30,000 Deadline: 14th December Learn more, and apply for the role here: slugdisco.com/position-pro... #indiegame #marketing

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We've left a little gift for you on the main menu. What could be inside?

A white gift box wrapped with a red bow on a rock

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

It's Halloween, and that means the Hungry Spider has awoken and is on the prowl. Satiate his appetite. Devour it all.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

A community member has been experimenting with depth of field on their screenshots - I think it turned out great! Thanks tibikee on our Discord for this arty picture of a Myrmecia ereptor worker. #screenshotsaturday

A closeup, shallow depth of field screenshot of a Myrmecia ereptor worker in Empires of the Undergrowth. An unhatched cocoon is seen underneath it.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

A small rainforest clearing lets the the usually very dappled light hit the floor more directly, allowing fresh growth and providing easy pickings for leafcutter colonies - and others. Our ant-based RTS Empires of the Undergrowth is out now! #screenshotsaturday #indiegames

A warm rainforest scene showing the entrance to a leafcutter colony, with some leafcutter ants moving towards and climbing nearby saplings to harvest the leaf material. There are rocks and roots, and a hazy forest is seen in the distance. The sun is directly in front of the camera, passing through the trees.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Empires of the Undergrowth is back to its historic 50% off for the #SteamAutumnsale2025! DLCs are also 20% off. Grab our ant-based RTS for PC & Mac now! #indiegames #steam #steamsale

The Steam Autumn Sale 2025 graphic (Sep 29th - Oct 6th), with a picture from the Steam page of Empires of the Undergrowth showing that it's 50% off (currently $14.99)

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

One of the best decisions we made when making EotU was adding a screenshot mode - players make our game look all the prettier in screenshots on a daily basis! Highly recommended to any indie devs reading. TY to немец, tibikee & Grolgungus. #screenshotsaturday #indiegames

A big-headed ant colony in Empires of the Undergrowth

A birdseye overview of a mature nest in Empires of the Undergrowth

Exploding ants battle leafcutters and crickets in Empires of the Undergrowth

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

We had a problem with our spiders. How did we fix it? #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #MadeWithUnreal

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Vlog time! A review of the recently-updated roadmap from Empires of the Undergrowth from community manager Mike. Also includes a little light #macrophotography for those who enjoy such things! youtu.be/AouWbzb3Sew #indiegames #ants #bugs #insects

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Empires of the Undergrowth VLOG 16 - Roadmap Review, Uber Creatures, [REDACTED]

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DanPos @danpos.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Please 🔁 I'm looking for paid helpers at Tokyo Game Show Sep 27 & 28. I'm looking for someone Tokyo based who is fluent to help when visitors come to the booth to answer any questions about the games. Daily rate is 22,000 yen + commute expenses.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The sun approaches the horizon in the African savannah and the burning heat of day begins to dissipate. Soon, it will be time for the termites to emerge and begin their harvest. Our ant (ant termite)-based RTS Empires of the Undergrowth is out now! #screenshotsaturday

A warm scene in the African savannah. The sun is setting, and termite mounds litter the foreground. Aloe vera plants and blades of grass are abundant.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Not sure if I could come up with a collective theme for these community screenshots - amphibians & ants? TY to Discord members Dino Dude, Serp, The Guy & Black Star for these ones! Our ant-based RTS Empires of the Undergrowth is out now. #screenshotsaturday #indiegames

Ants attack a salamander in a green-tinted underground environment in Empires of the Undergrowth

A bullfrog leaps away from a swamp environment in Empires of the Undergrowth

A diverse colony of genetically modified gene thief ants in Empires of the Undergrowth

An embankment in a rainforest swarming with ants and other critters in Empires of the Undergrowth

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

The best thing about us has always been the community that sprung up around our silly ant game - these screenshots are by them. Empires of the Undergrowth is out now. Thank you to Punkleton, tibikee, ArmyAntGaming and TK for these beauties. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #ants #termites #insects

Two dragonfiles hover over a swampy environment from a birdseye view

Some devious experiment conducted in a terrarium including an electrical generator and a ketchup bottle

Termites swarming in a savannah / desert setting

An alligatorback scorpion being swarmed by ants

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

How lovely to be by the shoreline as the sun sets! The beach is one of many biomes you'll visit in Empires of the Undergrowth. #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #MadeWithUnreal

A warm sunset scene near the shoreline of a beach in RTS game Empires of the Undergrowth. The sky is radiant with illuminated clouds, there's small sand hills, samphire and other plants. Scallop shells are in the foreground along with pebbles.

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

How lovely to be by the shoreline as the sun sets! The beach is one of many biomes you'll visit in Empires of the Undergrowth. #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #MadeWithUnreal

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

It's time for a vlog! Mike has been very sneaky in incorporating his macrophotography hobby in to work, so enjoy his trip out while he explains what we're working on for EotU. youtu.be/_JRlCC-gKtw #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #IndieGames

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Empires of the Undergrowth VLOG 15 - Creature Art, UI Changes, Controllers, DLC

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Empires of the Undergrowth VLOG 15 - Creature Art, UI Changes, Controllers, DLC

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The iconic, the wonderful, the insert praise here Empires of the Undergrowth is 50% off on Steam! Grab our ant RTS at its historic low price righ now. #games #indiedev #gamedev

An image in red and green of people apparently chanting or performing some form of ritual with the text "Steam Summer Sale June 26th - July 10th @ 10 AM PT" on the left, while a capsule image of Empires of the Undergrowth is on the right. It depicts an ant looking outward to other ants. Its text says -50%

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The iconic, the wonderful, the insert praise here Empires of the Undergrowth is 50% off on Steam! Grab our ant RTS at its historic low price righ now. #games #indiedev #gamedev

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Slug Disco @slugdisco.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Thank you @gamerzakh.com for checking out Primordial Empire! Glad you liked the demo! Please look forward to more content coming soon! youtu.be/V3B3JlM3cVg?...

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Imagine Spore Cell Stage But It's A 'City' Builder

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Today marks 1 year since the release of tier 5 and the graduation of Empires of the Undergrowth from its long early access to its full release. Here’s to many more, and here’s to you. We love you. #screenshotsaturday #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #MadeWithUnreal

A beach scene from Empires of the Undergrowth. Text reads: "Thank You for 1 year of Empires of the Undergrowth. With all of our love, from the Slug Dusco team"

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Empires of the Undergrowth @eotu.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

An Empires of the Undergrowth patch has just been released. This makes some balance changes and fixes some issues that have cropped up since 1.1 See Steam for the full patch notes (link in thread). Thanks to everyone who's helped with testing this patch over the last few weeks!

"Empires of the Undergrowth - Changes & Fixes" in the top left corner. Left of the image is of a Myrmecia ereptor queen and workers in closeup.

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