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Combolands Release Date — Launch, Price and Platforms
Combolands release date was August 24, 2026, on Windows PC via Steam at $7.99, built by two-person studio Crux Games after the demo Tiny Towns.
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Combolands release date is August 24, 2026. Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder launched on Windows PC via Steam on that date at a $9.99 list price, sold at $7.99 during the launch promotion. It was developed and published by Crux Games, the two-person South African studio behind the demo Tiny Towns, and it is a full release rather than an Early Access game. This page answers the common release questions: when it came out, what it cost, which platforms it launched on, and what happened to the pre-launch demo.
Combolands Release Date and Launch Details
The official Steam listing gives August 24, 2026 as the release date, and a launch press release announced the same day for the PC release. The game reached players as a complete title with 21 achievements, and the developers shipped two quick patches in the first launch week to fix bugs and add the most requested quality-of-life feature.
| Release fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 24, 2026 |
| Platform | Windows PC via Steam |
| List price | $9.99 |
| Launch promotion | $7.99, 20% off, ends October 8, 2026 |
| Early Access | No |
| Developer / publisher | Crux Games |
- The launch was a single-day PC release, not a staggered rollout across platforms.
- The game shipped as a finished title rather than an Early Access build.
- Launch-week patches followed within days of release.
- No console or mobile date was announced alongside the PC launch.
Platforms and Price at Launch
Combolands shipped on PC only. Independent sources state that no Switch, iOS or Android release was announced, and the store listing supports Windows alone, so the launch was a single-platform release. The developer interviews describe the game as a natural fit for handhelds, which is why Steam Deck questions came up immediately, but the launch build was not Deck Verified.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Switch version | Not announced |
| Mobile version | Not announced |
| Mac / Linux | Not supported on the listing |
| Steam Deck | Playable, not Verified |

What Happened to the Demo
The free demo that existed before launch is no longer offered on the live store page. Independent guide coverage describes the demo listing as stopped resolving after the August 24 launch and kept as a versioned archive, and it warns that demo-era values should not be treated as current balance. If you are starting now, you are starting in the full release.
- The demo existed during the run-up to launch and was used for a Steam Next Fest showing.
- The live full-game store no longer offers the demo.
- Demo prices and unlock values are outdated relative to the release build.
- The launch build added systems such as the Compendium in v1.0.5 after release.
FAQ
When did Combolands release?
Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder released on August 24, 2026. The official Steam listing gives August 24, 2026 as the release date, and a launch press release announced the same date for the PC and Steam release.
Was Combolands released in Early Access?
No. The game launched as a full release rather than an Early Access title, and the store page does not carry the Early Access label. It has been supported with launch-week patches, including v1.0.5 and v1.0.6 in the days after release.
What platforms did Combolands launch on?
It launched on PC via Steam for Windows. No console or mobile release was announced alongside it, and independent sources list Windows PC as the only confirmed platform.
Who developed Combolands?
It was developed and published by Crux Games, a two-person South African studio run by Sam Alfred and Skye Scott. Sam Alfred is best known as the designer of the BAFTA-nominated Terra Nil, and the studio also made the Itch.io game Tiny Towns, which Combolands grew out of.
Was there a demo before release?
Yes. A separate free Steam demo existed during the run-up to launch and was used for a Steam Next Fest showing, but it is no longer offered on the live store page. The demo listing has been described as a versioned archive rather than an active store listing.
References
- Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder on Steam
- Combolands Wiki - Guilds, Buildings & Combo Guide
- Mini Roguelike Citybuilder 'Combolands' from Terra Nil dev launches August 24th (Games Press)
- Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder — Steam Community
Facts on this page are compiled from the references above. Items marked "to confirm" are single-source and not yet verified.
