Permafrost access at a glance
Permafrost is available in Early Access for Windows PC on Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store, with solo play and online co-op for up to four players. The US Steam base game costs US$19.99 as of October 13, 2026; compare your PC with the requirements below before buying.
Release date and Early Access roadmap
- What is the current Permafrost release or roadmap status?
- Permafrost entered Early Access on Windows PC on October 9, 2026. The developer expects Early Access to last at least 12 months and has not announced a definite 1.0 release date. The roadmap describes four planned updates, including combat and inventory improvements, expanded weapon crafting, a demolition-focused sledgehammer and a later White Hell biome. Additional biomes, quests, enemies, equipment and vehicles are planned.
PC storefronts, consoles and mobile options
- Which platforms and storefronts currently support Permafrost?
- Permafrost from SpaceRocket Games, published by Toplitz Productions, is available for Windows PC through Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store. The Steam version also lists Steam Cloud and Steam Achievements. Open the matching Permafrost product page on your preferred store before purchasing.
- Which mobile options exist for Permafrost, and which product do they belong to?
- The SpaceRocket Games and Toplitz Productions game is currently listed for Windows PC rather than as a native Android or iOS release. Steam Link lets you stream a purchased Steam game from a running PC to a compatible phone. This is a streaming setup, not a standalone mobile installation. Use the Steam Remote Play page to explore that option.
- Is PermaFrostMobile.apk the Android version of this game?
- PermaFrostMobile.apk belongs to Permafrost Arena, a separate 2D pixel-art game by Uniytheds Team. It is a different product from the SpaceRocket Games and Toplitz Productions survival game. If you want to play the Steam survival game on a compatible phone, look at Steam Link streaming.
Co-op limits and how to join friends
- Does Permafrost support multiplayer or co-op, and how many players can play together?
- Yes, Permafrost supports online co-op for up to four people total: a host and up to three friends. You can also play alone. In co-op, your group can build shelter networks, divide responsibilities and play to each other's strengths.
- How do I host a world or join a friend's session?
- From the main menu, choose Play → Host Multiplayer to create a co-op world. Choose Play → Join Multiplayer Sessions to enter a friend's session. Guests can join only after the host has reached the cabin. For Steam friend-list or chat invitations, the joining player must already have the game open at its main menu.
US Steam price and edition choices
- How much does Permafrost cost, and is any version free?
- Permafrost is paid, with the base game priced at US$19.99 on US Steam as of October 13, 2026. That is a 20% introductory discount from US$24.99, with the offer ending October 23. The launch announcement specifies custom regional pricing, so check the price in your own store region. The prelaunch playtest ended on October 6 at 14:00 CEST, so it should not be treated as a current free download.
| Purchase option | Contents and price |
|---|---|
| Base game | US Steam: US$19.99 during the introductory offer, normally US$24.99. |
| Official Companion | Separate digital book: US$6.39 during its introductory offer, normally US$7.99 on US Steam. |
| Companion Edition | Base game and Official Companion digital book. Check the bundle's own Steam price. |
| Ultimate Edition | Everything in the Companion Edition, plus the Official Cookbook, original Permafrost soundtrack and Permafrost novel. Check the bundle's own Steam price. |
Minimum and recommended Windows PC requirements
- Can a player's system run Permafrost, and which settings or platform limits matter?
- Compare your Windows PC with the minimum specifications below before buying. Both minimum and recommended configurations list Windows 10 x64, 16 GB RAM and 30 GB of available storage. The recommended configuration lists different processors and graphics cards, along with DirectX 12 rather than DirectX 11. Use these specifications as your starting point when deciding whether your PC is suitable.
| Option | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Minimum: Windows 10 (x64). Recommended: Windows 10 (x64). |
| Processor | Minimum: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500. Recommended: Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. |
| Memory | Minimum: 16 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM. |
| Graphics card | Minimum: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB. Recommended: Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB. |
| DirectX | Minimum: Version 11. Recommended: Version 12. |
| Storage | Minimum: 30 GB available space. Recommended: 30 GB available space. |
Setup checks before launching or joining
- Install current GPU drivers before launching; the developer recommends this for crashes and performance issues.
- Keep a keyboard and mouse available if you plan to use a controller. Steam lists partial controller support, and controller crafting is listed as not working yet.
- Use Windows for official platform support. Linux/Proton is not officially supported, and the developer cannot guarantee crash fixes there.
- If multiplayer is greyed out or reports an invalid or missing authentication token, make sure Steam is online and turn off your VPN.
Where to start if the game crashes at launch
If you cannot reach video settings, the developer suggests trying -dx11 in Steam launch options. When the menu is accessible, suggested crash workarounds include turning off Multi-Frame-Generation-Type and Super Resolution and lowering the quality preset. Open the pinned Bug Reporting fixes or Known Issues & Workarounds for further help.