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
Check out our The Typer Was Replaced sale and try out the automation:
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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.
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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. 😅
Check out our The Typer Was Replaced sale and try out the automation: store.steampowered.com/publisher/Me...
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!
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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: chat@metaroot.ch
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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!!!!!! 👉👈🥹
Our website here: www.metaroot.ch
To get a sense of how we approach our work, here are two articles about us:
newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/how-the-fa...
www.gamesmarket.global/metaroot-how...
We look forward to receiving your pitches at: chat@metaroot.ch
Your Metaroots
We’re particularly interested in the following genres:
Programming, Automation, Simulation, City Builder, Strategy
Or, in short: games where gameplay and simulation are closely intertwined.
You can find our portfolio here: store.steampowered.com/publisher/Me...
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: chat@metaroot.ch
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
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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.
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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!
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