Gather, Deliver, Build And Fight - 90’s Inspired Strategy Game ‘Craftlings’ Is Out January 15th!

Solo developer Ariano GAMES is excited to share that his debut game, Craftlings, is out on January 15th!

With more than 140,000 wishlists at the time of release, this strategy-coded resource management game is perfect for thinky gamers that enjoy the thrill of building and optimisation.


At a glance:

  • Craftlings is a throwback to 90s problem solving strategy games blended with a modern-day pixel art style

  • Gather, deliver, build and fight alongside your Craftlings. These tasks will expand as your settlement continues to flourish and grow

  • Optimize your every move, including finessing automated production chains and taking strategic decisions for further efficiency

  • Unlock new progression mechanics as the game unfolds - Settlements can upgrade the Town Hall with new resources that unlock new buildings and tools such as automated lifts and drones

  • Navigate through unique biomes at each level, each with their distinct vegetation, buildings and specific end goals


About Craftlings
Inspired by legendary classics from the ’90s, Craftlings will take you on a journey full of strategic decisions and test your skills in optimizing automated production chains and Craftlings’ paths. Gather, deliver, build, and fight for wealth and glory in the unique, nostalgic world of Craftlings.

Key Features

  • 12 unique, handcrafted levels

  • 25+ standard buildings and plenty of resources

  • Many quest-specific buildings

  • 3 distinct biomes

  • 4 types of trainable warriors

  • 4 unique bosses across all maps

  • 20+ hours of gameplay

  • 7 unique, global ranks for speed running

  • Soundtrack with 20 relaxing and nostalgic tracks

14. Januar 2026, von Thore Varga