Dead Weight launches on July 16, 2026 at 18:00 CEST on Steam for $12.99 USD. Developer Klukva Games and publisher Spaghetti Cat bring the tactical roguelite to PC after years of iteration visible through public demo and playtest channels. The Steam page lists over 120,000 wishlists — strong signal for a niche genre blending Into the Breach-style grids with Final Fantasy Tactics build depth and Lovecraftian steampunk atmosphere.
Launch content includes four playable characters with unique skill trees, the full roguelite campaign beyond demo Region 1, rebalanced fuel systems, and the action point combat overhaul teased in developer updates. Players who only know the demo should expect familiar Abyss pushes wrapped in expanded map layers and god encounters.
Mark your calendar if you enjoy turn-based tactics, sky pirate aesthetics, or roguelite runs where ship management matters as much as grid positioning.
Regional Steam pricing converts the $12.99 USD base into local currencies automatically at purchase. Dead Weight launches with six language options including full English voice acting — rare for an indie tactical at this price point and a sign Klukva Games expects a global audience from day one.
Launch Facts
- Platform: PC (Windows 10) via Steam.
- Price: $12.99 USD at launch.
- Time: July 16, 2026, 18:00 CEST global Steam unlock.
- Languages: English, Russian, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese — UI, audio, subtitles.
- Content: four characters, full campaign, AP combat, expanded regions.
Before Launch Day
Play the free demo, apply for the playtest, wishlist on Steam, and use this wiki to prep builds. Review system requirements if upgrading hardware.
Hands-on thoughts: demo preview. New players: getting started guide.
Spaghetti Cat's publishing support and Klukva Games' transparent Steam updates build confidence that launch day will not be a content drought — the demo already proves core loops work. If you are on the fence, set a calendar reminder for July 16, 2026 at 18:00 CEST, wishlist now, and use the intervening weeks to finish the prologue twice with different Arn builds. You will arrive at release day already fluent in the mechanics that define Dead Weight's identity.
Follow official Steam news for any delay announcements — at time of writing the date holds, but wishlist notifications ensure you hear immediately if schedules shift.