We just sent out a new Metaroot newsletter. It’s a small update on what’s been going on lately, including the new DLC, the Bongo Cat collab and what we’re working on next. We’re also giving away 5 Steam keys for Tap Tap Loot. If you’d like to join you can subscribe here: bit.ly/4cfH77I

We turned The Farmer Was Replaced into a Bongo Cat auto clicker. Still can’t believe how much you all liked this random idea. 😅 With the new tap() function, you can automate typing in Bongo Cat and Tap Tap Loot using code.

HELLO plot twist I have actually been working on a new Barbie horse game the whole time (as a consultant, but you know what, that counts, and also please note it's actually quite impressive how many unannounced exciting horse game projects I'm aware of and not talking about at any given moment)

From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the realms of digital entertainment and technology, Switzerland is not only renowned for its chocolate and precision watches; it has also quietly become an influential force in these fields. www.gamesmarket.global/made-in-swit...

How cool is this! We got to do a collab with Bongo Cat 😄 You can now use The Farmer Was Replaced to automate Bongo Cat and Tap Tap Loot. Didn’t have that on my bingo card. 😅

We had a pretty strange idea a few months ago. 😄 Together with the developers of “Bongo Cat” and “Tap Tap Loot,” we’ve created a little crossover project we’re calling “The Typer Was Replaced.” With it, you can now automate the two games from @iroxgames.bsky.social

Bootcamp 2026 Applications are open! Want to release a commercially viable game within a year? Our 2-month bootcamp helps solo developers and small teams take the next step. Develop your own game concept through weekly sessions at the Hub. More info and application: www.swissgamehub.com/bootcamp/

🎭 A new April Fools Goblin is live 👺 You can unlock it the usual way by rolling the right ingredients… but this time we’re not giving you the code directly. Instead, you’ll have to solve a small riddle. The answer is a single letter. Curious to see who figures it out first 🍣🧠

The Gamespace Conference will bring together the international gaming industry in Zurich, Switzerland, for two days from: 8 to 9 October 2026 More info and our newsletter here: gamespace.ch

Gamespace Conference - Call for Content We’re opening submissions for talks, panels and workshops on Oct 8 – 9, 2026! Two tracks: Dev Day (design, programming, art, production) Business Day (publishing, funding, marketing) We’re looking forward to your submissions! forms.gle/waeZAFvHycDm...

submit a talk and come to the conference at my coworking space, friends 💖

✨ Amazing energy at our Game Design 101 for Kids workshop at Informatiktage! 🎮 In just 2 hours, kids programmed their own games and discovered how creative and fun coding is! 💡A perfect reminder that games are not only entertainment, but also a wonderful tool to learn and grow.

Hey devs, We are a small, family-run publisher based in Switzerland. We are currently looking for PC games to publish this autumn, as well as for 2027 and beyond. We'd love to see your projects! We look forward to receiving your pitches at: [email protected]

How to turn #indiegames into hits: An interview with Swiss publisher Metaroot (paywall). www.games.ch/swissgames/a... #SwissGames #gamesCHweiz #games #publishing www.games.ch/swissgames/a... @metaroot.bsky.social @swissgamehub.com @oldcakefactory.bsky.social @sgdach.bsky.social @igda-ch.bsky.social

Metaroot (game publisher) is looking for projects, so why not send them your pitch? Check the replies to the post below to see what they're interested in (Sim, Strategy, Automation etc).

If you are looking for a small publisher that can really extend your reach and bring your game to the right players, check out @metaroot.bsky.social ! I will definitely approach them for my games in the future!

Metaroot has been doing an obviously excellent job with their recent releases of The Farmer Was Replaced and Goblin Sushi. If you're looking for a small publisher at the top of their game, run by a few very passionate people rather than any big shareholders, I recommend introducing your project!

For anyone looking for a publisher, Metaroot is looking for pitches.

SHOW US YOUR GAMEESSSSSS!!!!!! 👉👈🥹

Hey devs, We are a small, family-run publisher based in Switzerland. We are currently looking for PC games to publish this autumn, as well as for 2027 and beyond. We'd love to see your projects! We look forward to receiving your pitches at: [email protected]

The Farmer Was Replaced with DLSS5 from NVIDIA.

Swiss Game Hub has announced its own gaming conference: The Gamespace Conference will bring the international games industry together in Zurich, Switzerland, for two days from 8 to 9 October 2026. @swissgamehub.bsky.social www.gamesmarket.global/swiss-game-h...

We are organizing our own industry conference: Gamespace! | 8. + 9. October 2026 The Gamespace Conference will bring together the international gaming industry in Zurich, Switzerland, for two days from 8 to 9 October 2026! FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS SIGN UP HERE: gamespace.ch

Since mid-February, Leonie Wolf has been strengthening the Hamburg-based Super Crowd, organiser of Polaris Convention in Hamburg, but also of the @indiearenabooth.de at gamescom. Leonie Wolf is jointly responsible for the IAB as project manager. www.gamesmarket.global/super-crowd-...

You can now customize the entire color scheme in The Farmer Was Replaced 🎨 Every single color in the game can be adjusted using hex values and changes apply instantly in-game. We've also added a special Lunar New Year theme 🧧🎉 Happy coding! store.steampowered.com/app/2060160/...

The two Swiss companies @metaroot.bsky.social and @oldcakefactory.bsky.social have launched Goblin Sushi on PC (Steam), iOS and Android via Early Access on 9 February 2026. www.gamesmarket.global/metaroot-and...

🍣 Goblin Sushi is out now in Early Access! 🔥 The goblin kitchen is officially open with a 10% launch discount to celebrate. From demo to EA, shaped by your feedback. Now available on Steam, Google Play & the App Store. Thank you for the amazing support ❤️ store.steampowered.com/app/3734290/...

Only one day left! 🍣👩‍🍳 Goblin Sushi enters Early Access tomorrow. We’re so excited to finally share it with you! Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/app/3734290/...

3 days to go until Goblin Sushi enters Early Access! 🍣👩‍🍳 We can’t wait to finally share it with you!! We have a special surprise for our early supporters! Join our Discord server by Monday to unlock an exclusive goblin skin! 🎁🥳 discord.gg/zUmVg9ta

It's hard to believe, but there are less than 7 days to go: Goblin Sushi will be released in Early Access on February 9 🍣🥳 Upgrade the restaurant, the menu and your ingredients to feed your fellow goblins the best and most expensive sushi any goblin can find in the cave!

⚠️CONTENT CREATORS⚠️ Are you a content creator who enjoys chaotic, fast-paced games? Then Goblin Sushi is the game for you 🍣👹 Run a goblin sushi restaurant, upgrade your menu and ingredients, and try to keep up with the chaos. Order your Steam key here to get early access: forms.gle/aXCFj59B7gs4...

‼️ Attention Content Creators and Influencers‼️ This is short notice, but if you're interested in getting to play the Demo for our pinball roguelite deckbuilder ✨PinKeep ✨a bit earlier than everyone else, please contact us asap via contact at okomotive dot ch for an advance key!

🍣 Goblin Sushi enters Early Access on February 9! 🍣 After all your feedback, a demo run, burned rice and a lot of poops, we’re finally ready to share it: Goblin Sushi enters Early Access on February 9! 🎉 Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3734290/...

An in-depth post on how I used a series of mockups posted to social media together with @metaroot.bsky.social to pick my next game project, Biomechanoid Repair Shop. zarkonnen.com/mockup_valid... #gamedev

The tiny Swiss publisher Metaroot landed a major hit with The Farmer Was Replaced, developed by solo developer Timon Herzog. A postmortem about an underserved niche and the importance of communication and information sharing. @metaroot.bsky.social www.gamesmarket.global/metaroot-how...

The three of us wish you happy holidays. Metaroot only exists because of you! Many thanks to everyone who travelled with us this year. See you next year! 💛

@metaroot.bsky.social The Farmer Was Replaced Ports to Mac www.familyfriendlygaming.com/News/Updates... #ffg #news #gaming #media #family #friendly #videogames #farmer #mac #replace

The Farmer Was Replaced is now available on macOS 🍎 Alongside the release, we shipped a small update with fixes and improvements. The game is currently 20% off as part of the Steam Winter Sale, so it’s a great time to jump in or to convince a friend to give programming a try. 😉

So happy to see this, and huge congrats to Timon and @metaroot.bsky.social! 👏

Programming a farming drone with a hat in The Farmer Was Replaced!

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Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4143700/... (And don’t worry, we’re also working on concepts and prototypes for another emotional journey 🤫)

NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT 😍 PinKeep is a pinball deckbuilding roguelite – Master the ball and flippers to collect resources and defeat your enemies! Demo coming in January, wishlist now! 👇

PIONEERS OF PAGONIA 1.0 IS OUT NOW!!! 🎉 Play the full story campaign on PC and start your journey! Head to Steam NOW to get #PioneersofPagonia with a 30% launch discount! ⚒️ store.steampowered.com/app/2155180/... #citybuilder #newreleases #wuseln #gamesförderung

Half a million copies sold. HALF. A. MILLION. 🤯 We honestly don’t know what to say except: THANK YOU. 🥹💛

Want to increase visibility for your game? The Metaroot Opportunity Bot provides you with curated opportunities on Steam events, promotions, and creator collaborations. All researched by hand! 👉 Get 20% off a monthly or yearly subscription now. www.patreon.com/Metaroot524

I would once again like to post a heartfelt recommendation to work with Metaroot for publishing consultation. I get an invaluable amount of tips from them because we're friends, but if you're in the market for steam publishing expertise, they're genuinely excellent and for some reason not booked out

Our First Steam Awards!! 🥳 You can now nominate your favourite games, and we'd love it if you showed some support for the games we released this year. 💛 Here are our five releases from 2025:

This Swiss guy is coming to the Netherlands for the #DutchGameWeek next week! Let me know if you're going too, and drop me a message if you'd like to meet up! 😁 Also, if you know anyone else I should definitely meet, let me know! 👀