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Rediscovering the Frontier in Wild West Dynasty

Posted on September 30, 2024May 17, 2025 By Ronny Fiksdahl

This Western Sandbox Might Deserve Another Shot

Wild West Dynasty, developed by Moon Punch Studio and published by Toplitz Productions, launched with big dreams—and it’s been a bumpy ride so far. Steam reviews show “Mostly Negative” at first, shifting to “Mixed” more recently. But after spending real time in the game, I came away with a different take. There’s something here worth exploring.


Wild West Dynasty

Release Date: 23 Aug, 2024

Genre: Adventure, Simulation, Survival

Developer: Moon Punch Studio

Publisher: Toplitz Productions

Platforms: Steam (PC)

I Meant to Play for an Hour… Then It Was Morning

I jumped into “Wild West Dynasty” expecting to poke around for maybe an hour. But the next thing I knew, it was morning. Between chopping trees, building, and exploring, I ended up clocking 12 hours straight. It’s that kind of game—the slow, satisfying kind that sneaks up on you.

Surprisingly Smooth and Easy on the Eyes

The game looks great in motion. Riding through the wilderness at sunset or walking through dusty towns has a certain charm. I played it in 4K on both an AMD RX 7900XTX and 6800XT, and it ran perfectly—no stuttering, no major performance issues. That alone puts it ahead of many recent launches.

Story’s There, Just Not Always in Order

I’ll admit, I got lost. Not because the story was bad, but because I wandered off and accidentally skipped ahead of where I was supposed to be. The narrative’s a bit loose right now, but the foundation is there—and it’s improving. There’s real potential if they tighten the pacing and mission flow.

The Devs Are Still All In

“Wild West Dynasty 1.0 is a collaborative effort from the developers and the dedicated community to make the game the best it can be. We are very thankful to our players who helped us shape the game with their invaluable feedback and constructive criticism. But we are not at the end of the road yet. There is still quite some work to be done to implement all the ideas that both we and the community have, while on the other hand, we continue to fix bugs and enhance the gameplay experience.”
— Szymon Żebiałowicz, CEO of Moon Punch Studio

Yes, There Are Bugs — But It’s Playable

Other players are right: there are still bugs. But they didn’t ruin the experience for me. Honestly, it’s in better shape than I expected, and the devs are actively fixing things. If you’re looking for a polished AAA-style sim, this isn’t it yet—but if you enjoy seeing a game grow, this one’s on the right path.

Gameplay Footage Coming Soon

I’ve recorded a bunch of my time with the game and will be uploading it soon to the Fix Gaming Channel. If you’re curious what it *actually* plays like today, keep an eye out. No cuts, no fluff—just raw gameplay.

Final Verdict: Worth Another Ride

“Wild West Dynasty” is a game with heart. It’s not perfect, but there’s something honest about how it’s put together. If you enjoy slow-paced building, survival, and the Old West setting, it’s worth checking out—especially now that the worst early issues are getting fixed. For me, it was a welcome surprise.


Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor of Fix Gaming Channel.

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