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Shroom and Gloom Where to Play — Steam, Itch and Deck Status
Shroom and Gloom where to play: the Early Access Steam release for Windows and macOS, the free itch.io prototype, the demo build and the Steam Deck status.
By the New Game Wiki team · Updated 2026-10-04
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To play Shroom and Gloom today you have two routes: the paid Early Access build on Steam for Windows and macOS, and the free prototype on itch.io for the same two systems. The Steam release is priced at $14.99 and launched on September 10, 2026, while the itch page describes itself as an early prototype rather than the finished game. No console or mobile version has been announced anywhere on the official pages.
Where You Can Play Right Now
The two desktop platforms are consistent across both official pages. Steam lists Windows and macOS, and the itch page opens by describing a downloadable deckbuilder for Windows and macOS. A separate Steam demo app also exists, which the itch page links as the way to try the game before buying.
| Location | What it is |
|---|---|
| Steam | Early Access release for Windows and macOS at $14.99 |
| Steam demo | A separate demo app the developer links from itch |
| itch.io | Free prototype build, Windows and macOS, version 0.4.77.1 |
| Consoles and mobile | Not announced |
- The itch prototype is free and the Steam build is paid.
- The demo is the closest free sample of the Steam version.
- Wishlisting the game on Steam is what the developer asks for on itch.
- No Game Pass or subscription listing appears on any official page.
Steam Deck, Console and Mobile
Handheld play is possible but unofficial. The itch page ships macOS and Windows zips with no Linux build, so a Steam Deck runs the Windows version through Proton. One commenter on the itch page reports it plays well on a Steam Deck LCD while noting real Proton jank and the lack of a native binary, which is the most specific evidence available.
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows | Supported on Steam and itch |
| macOS | Supported on Steam and itch |
| Linux | No native build listed |
| Steam Deck | Community-reported via Proton, no native binary |
- Treat Deck compatibility as community-verified, not developer-stated.
- The itch build is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 326 ratings.
- The itch page carries a no-generative-AI content tag.
- Check back after Early Access updates, since platform plans can change.
FAQ
Where can I play Shroom and Gloom?
On Steam for Windows and macOS, where the game is in Early Access at $14.99, and on itch.io as a free prototype build. The itch page describes a downloadable deckbuilder for Windows and macOS, and Steam lists the same two desktop platforms. There is no console or mobile release.
Is there a free version of Shroom and Gloom?
Yes, the itch.io prototype. The itch page is labelled a prototype and offers Windows and macOS builds alongside the store description, and it states plainly that this is an early prototype exploring the potential for the game to be a full release. The Steam version is the paid Early Access build.
Is there a Shroom and Gloom demo?
Yes. The itch page links a separate Steam demo app, and the same page asks players to add the demo to their Steam library, leave a review and wishlist the game. That makes the demo the free way to try the Steam build, while the itch prototype is an earlier free prototype release.
Does Shroom and Gloom work on the Steam Deck?
Only through Proton, and no native Linux binary exists. An itch commenter reports the game plays well on a Steam Deck LCD despite noticeable Proton jank and the absence of a native build. The store page does not carry a Linux platform listing, so treat Deck support as community-verified rather than official.
Is Shroom and Gloom on PS5, Xbox, Switch or Game Pass?
No. Nothing found for this page lists the game on PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo hardware, and no Game Pass entry appears on the official pages. The only platforms confirmed are Windows and macOS on Steam and the itch.io prototype on the same two systems.
References
- Shroom and Gloom by Team Lazerbeam — itch.io
- Shroom and Gloom — Devolver Digital
- Shroom and Gloom on Steam
- Shroom and Gloom Demo on Steam
Facts on this page are compiled from the references above. Items marked "to confirm" are single-source and not yet verified.