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Plains of Pain

Cobra Byte Digital · released Feb 17, 2023

Enter a living post-apocalyptic sandbox where the world doesn't wait for you. Build, craft, trade, earn the trust of factions, and forge your own path through a brutal procedural wasteland.

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Price
$19.99
US store
Reviews
84%
1,041 · Very Positive
Playing now
21
sampled 11h ago
24h peak
21
all-time seen 27
Followers
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Steam community hub
Owners (est.)
~31.2K
15.6K – 50K
Revenue (est.)
~$343K
gross, lifetime · how
YouTube activity
7
videos · 30 d
15
creators
172K
views · 1 y
Twitch activity
1
avg viewers · 30 d
76
hours watched · 30 d
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streamers · 30 d

Product info

from Steam's PICS · read 4h ago
Change number
40,915,112 · seen 4h ago
Public build
26,641,034 · Nov 13, 2026 (5h ago)
Operating systems
windows
Architecture
64-bit
Install size
4.0 GB · 2.3 GB download
Install folder
Plains of Pain
Controller support
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Metacritic
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Release state
released
Community
hub · stats

Steam Deck

Playable

Tested Jun 4, 2025 on build 16,964,771

  • !Default controller config not fully functional
  • !Controller glyphs do not match deck device
  • !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
  • !Interface text is not legible
  • ✓Default configuration is performant

Branches · 4

every build Steam serves for this app
BranchBuildUpdatedDescription
public 26,641,034Nov 13, 2026 · 5h ago
experimental 26,641,034Nov 13, 2026 · 6h ago Next unstable patch
previous 25,368,094Sep 17, 2026 · 1mo ago Previous working patch
v0.5 16,964,771Apr 15, 2025 · 1y ago v0.5

Build history

every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)
BuildBranchReleasedFirst seen
26,641,034public Nov 13, 2026 13:444h ago
26,641,034experimental Nov 13, 2026 12:216h ago
25,368,094previous Sep 17, 2026 15:006h ago
25,368,094public Sep 17, 2026 15:003d ago
25,368,094experimental Sep 17, 2026 12:173d ago
25,128,239previous Sep 4, 2026 17:383d ago
16,964,771v0.5 Apr 15, 2025 18:503d ago

Depots · 4

content of the public branch
DepotNameOSLanguageDLC / sharedSizeDownloadManifest
2218971 windows 64-bit 4.0 GB2.3 GB 6656096601077955510
2218972 windows 64-bit ——
228989 windows shared from #228980 ——
228990 windows shared from #228980 ——

Launch options · 1

ExecutableOSDescription
PlainsOfPain.exe windows 64-bit

Languages · 12

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
Czech ✓—✓
French ✓—✓
German ✓—✓
Polish ✓—✓
English ✓—✓
Korean ✓—✓
Russian ✓—✓
Spanish ✓—✓
Japanese ✓—✓
Simplified Chinese ✓—✓
Portuguese - Brazil ✓—✓
Ukrainian ✓—✓

Packages · 1

all packages
SubNameBillingPrice
795273Plains of Pain Store or CD key $19.99

Bundles · 0

all bundles
Not part of any bundle we know.

Change numbers

all changes
#40,915,112 · 4h ago#40,912,482 · 6h ago#40,908,120 · 8h ago#40,907,950 · 8h ago#40,888,480 · 22h ago#40,882,716 · 1d ago#40,882,706 · 1d ago#40,853,106 · 1d ago

Updates · patch notes

Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
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WhenNoteBuildUpdate size
Nov 13, 2026 Update v0.8.21: New Relic Trader, New Wasteland Deals
Update v0.8.21: New Relic TraderGreetings, Wastelanders!An old flight recorder, the coordinates of a private refuge, and a Dustborns officer willing to pay for both. Sounds like there is still some unfinished business from the end of the world.Update v0.8.21 is here, bringing a new relic trader, fresh reasons to check the markets, new supplies, and another graphics option to help squeeze out a few
26,641,034 +20.7 MB
Sep 17, 2026 Regular Update v0.8.20.29.0 Balancing and Server Optimization
Regular Update v0.8.20.29.0Balancing, Fixes and Server OptimizationAnother regular update is here.Since v0.8.20, we have been watching how the new systems behave in real gameplay, gathering your feedback, and adjusting the balance where needed.This update focuses mainly on survival balancing, production improvements, fixes, and an important networking optimization discovered with help from the com
25,368,094 3.7 GB total
Sep 4, 2026 Hotfix v0.8.20.28.5
Hotfix v0.8.20.28.5A quick hotfix is now live.We discovered a UI related issue that could negatively affect FPS in certain situations, and we have now fixed it.Thank you to everyone who keeps reporting problems and helping us react quickly with fixes.We hope you enjoy the whole weekend in the wasteland, make some progress, get into trouble, discover something new, and have a great time in Plains o
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Aug 31, 2026 QoL Update v0.8.20.28 Inventory Locking
QoL Update v0.8.20.28We are not stopping.Just a few days after the Major Update, we are already bringing another quick patch based on the community feedback we have been gathering since release.This update focuses on several fixes, small improvements, and a couple of new quality of life features to make everyday gameplay smoother.Main Highlight Inventory LockingYou can now click the Lock icon on t
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Aug 27, 2026 Major Update v0.8.20 Production and Relic Traders
Major Update v0.8.20 Production Reworked, Relic Traders and New FoundationsThere is a point in development where an update stops being just a collection of new features and starts changing what future updates can become.For us, v0.8.20 is one of those updates.We have worked extremely hard over the past weeks to make this release rich in new content, but also to rebuild some of the systems undernea
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Jul 23, 2026 Update v0.8.13 QoL Update Is Live
Update v0.8.13QoL UpdateAnother week, another patch from the wasteland.We keep working, listening, testing, tweaking, and delivering updates step by step. Since the last update, we have been gathering feedback from the community and preparing changes that should make the game smoother, clearer, and more flexible.As always, this patch is not only about fixes. We also bring something new, because Pl
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Jul 16, 2026 Update v0.8.12 Big Cargo Trucks Arrive
Update v0.8.12Big Cargo Trucks ArriveAnother big update is here, and this one brings something many of you have been waiting for.Trucks.Big, heavy, driveable cargo trucks with massive trunk space are finally entering the wasteland.This update starts a new vehicle layer in Plains of Pain. Not just one new vehicle, but the beginning of a truck system that we want to keep expanding with more truck va
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Jul 9, 2026 Update v0.8.11 PVE First Is Live
Update v0.8.11 PVE FirstThe climb is real.Even during the summer season, we are still here, still working, still listening, still pushing Plains of Pain forward. And honestly, we feel more motivated than ever.The community is gradually growing. The game is getting better with every update. More players are joining the wasteland, more feedback is coming in, and every new patch gives us that feeling
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Jun 27, 2026 Hotfix v0.8.10.17
Greetings, Wastelanders! We're back with a quick hotfix because we hear your feedback, and we're working on the game around the clock. Fixed Fixed issues with prefixes and suffixes on weapons and armor, including effects on stats such as gun magazine size and other bonuses. Have a great weekend, and enjoy your time in the wasteland!
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Jun 4, 2026 Patch v0.8.9.26 Looting Improvements and Fixes
Patch v0.8.9.26 Is Now LiveThank you all for the feedback after the release of Looting 2.0 in v0.8.9.We are reading your reactions, watching how the new system feels in real gameplay, and reacting quickly with fixes, quality of life improvements, and new additions. This patch is focused on polishing the new looting layer, improving world behavior, and making the battlefield aftermath more readable
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May 29, 2026 Hotfix v0.8.9.25.1
Hotfix Patch Notes Greetings wastelanders, Thank you for reporting this issue so quickly and helping us catch it. We really appreciate your feedback and patience. This small hotfix fixes two NPC loot issues connected to the TOS faction. Fixed: TOS Outpost Chief can now be looted properly Fixed: TOS Expedition Leader can now be looted properly Thanks again for helping us improve Plains of Pain step
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May 28, 2026 Major Update v0.8.9 Looting 2.0 Is Live
Major Update v0.8.9Looting 2.0Over the past weeks, we have been working hard on another major step for Plains of Pain.Every update teaches us something. Every discussion with you gives us new direction. Every piece of feedback helps us understand what feels good, what needs improvement, and what deserves to be pushed further.This update is one of those moments where we finally had the chance to re
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May 7, 2026 Major Update v0.8.8 Skills Update Is Live
Major Update v0.8.8Skills UpdateEvery single day we keep pushing Plains of Pain forward.We work, test, discuss, rebalance, rewrite, and polish because this world means a lot to us. But what truly gives us energy is you. The positivity from our growing community, your feedback, your reviews, your videos, your screenshots, your ideas, and all the discussions happening around the game keep us moving
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Apr 23, 2026 Update v0.8.7 Buffs Part II and QoL Changes
Regular Update v0.8.7Buffs Part II and Quality of Life ChangesWe are continuing to build on the new Buff system introduced in the previous update.This is Part II, where we expand the system further and start shaping how it influences everyday gameplay, decision making, and survival strategies.The goal is simple. Make your character feel more alive, more reactive, and more connected to the world ar
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Apr 16, 2026 Major Update v0.8.6 Introducing Buff System
Major Update v0.8.6Introducing BuffsWe are opening a completely new layer of gameplay in Plains of Pain.With this update, we are introducing the Buff System.This is not just a feature. It is a fundamental rework of how character states work, how survival decisions matter, and how your moment to moment gameplay feels.From now on, your character is not just surviving. Your character is constantly ev
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