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Steam app 2346410 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:20 UTC

Border Pioneer

As the kingdom's most promising pioneer, embark on a legendary journey to tame the frontier! Build thriving towns across various landscapes, fending off waves of diverse enemies until you establish a firm foothold and have explored everything the eye can see!

Border Pioneer Steam header artwork
Yahzj GamesYogscast Games, Gamersky Games
8playing now
5024-hour peak
2,750all-time peak
36average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−11.1Gain−23.34%% gain114Peak

712 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

029588711713 Aug18 Aug23 Aug28 Aug02 Sep07 Sep12 SepThursday 13 August 202625 peakFriday 14 August 2026108 peakSaturday 15 August 202692 peakSunday 16 August 202689 peakMonday 17 August 202686 peakTuesday 18 August 202683 peakWednesday 19 August 202666 peakThursday 20 August 202677 peakFriday 21 August 202664 peakSaturday 22 August 202669 peakSunday 23 August 202667 peakMonday 24 August 202661 peakTuesday 25 August 202660 peakWednesday 26 August 202655 peakThursday 27 August 202653 peakFriday 28 August 202658 peakSaturday 29 August 202663 peakSunday 30 August 202668 peakMonday 31 August 202669 peakTuesday 01 September 202656 peakWednesday 02 September 202649 peakThursday 03 September 202653 peakFriday 04 September 202645 peakSaturday 05 September 202658 peakSunday 06 September 202667 peakMonday 07 September 202650 peakTuesday 08 September 202659 peakWednesday 09 September 202651 peakThursday 10 September 202652 peakFriday 11 September 202655 peakSaturday 12 September 202650 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

20 months, February 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

07421k2k3kFeb 2025May 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026February 20252,750 monthly peakMarch 2025868 monthly peakApril 2025405 monthly peakMay 2025251 monthly peakJune 2025132 monthly peakJuly 2025121 monthly peakAugust 2025542 monthly peakSeptember 2025482 monthly peakOctober 2025293 monthly peakNovember 2025163 monthly peakDecember 2025259 monthly peakJanuary 2026221 monthly peakFebruary 2026207 monthly peakMarch 2026245 monthly peakApril 2026122 monthly peakMay 2026222 monthly peakJune 2026117 monthly peakJuly 2026107 monthly peakAugust 2026117 monthly peakSeptember 202667 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 435 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

032639512601 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202680 peakSunday 02 August 202684 peakMonday 03 August 202674 peakTuesday 04 August 202699 peakWednesday 05 August 202694 peakThursday 06 August 202697 peakFriday 07 August 202681 peakSaturday 08 August 2026104 peakSunday 09 August 2026117 peakMonday 10 August 2026113 peakTuesday 11 August 2026103 peakWednesday 12 August 2026110 peakThursday 13 August 2026114 peakFriday 14 August 2026108 peakSaturday 15 August 202692 peakSunday 16 August 202689 peakMonday 17 August 202686 peakTuesday 18 August 202683 peakWednesday 19 August 202666 peakThursday 20 August 202677 peakFriday 21 August 202664 peakSaturday 22 August 202669 peakSunday 23 August 202667 peakMonday 24 August 202661 peakTuesday 25 August 202660 peakWednesday 26 August 202655 peakThursday 27 August 202653 peakFriday 28 August 202658 peakSaturday 29 August 202663 peakSunday 30 August 202668 peakMonday 31 August 202669 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 277 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01836547201 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202656 peakWednesday 02 September 202649 peakThursday 03 September 202653 peakFriday 04 September 202645 peakSaturday 05 September 202658 peakSunday 06 September 202667 peakMonday 07 September 202650 peakTuesday 08 September 202659 peakWednesday 09 September 202651 peakThursday 10 September 202652 peakFriday 11 September 202655 peakSaturday 12 September 202650 peak

October 2026

Border Pioneer was released on 6 Feb, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:20 UTC
App ID
2346410
Last updated
17 Sep 2025 build 20009653
Developer
Yahzj Games
Publisher
Yogscast Games, Gamersky Games
Release date
6 Feb, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
298 MB293 MB
Install size
519 MB501 MB
Genres
Action, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
50

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Tower DefenseStrategyCity BuilderBase BuildingMedievalActionPixel GraphicsRTSFantasyCombatRogueliteWargame2DSingleplayerCard GameColorfulTop-DownTurn-Based StrategyResource ManagementDeckbuilding
About this gameFull description from Steam
Border Pioneer is a pixel art city-building game that combines survival and defense elements. Fresh from the academy, you must prove your worth by venturing into the frontiers. Face local dangers, manage resources, construct towns, and expand the kingdom's borders into uncharted territories! Build Your Village Build Your Town from Scratch Transform barren lands into bustling settlements! Start with basic structures and gradually unlock new buildings and units as you progress. Collect And Expand Your Deck! Build Your Deck! Choose from over 200 unique cards to construct your perfect deck. Use your cards with skill and timing to overcome challenges and build your town efficiently. Fend Off Enemy Assaults! Defend Against Relentless Threats At the end of each month, enemies will attempt to destroy the town you so carefully built! Fortify your defenses and repel increasingly powerful waves of attackers! Prove Your Worth as a Pioneer Manage resources, plan your town's layout, and make crucial decisions to ensure your town's survival and growth. Border Pioneer offers a unique blend of city-building strategy and defensive gameplay. Can you tame the wild frontier and become the world’s most legendary pioneer?
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS6Violência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5 4440 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS Catalina 10.15 Memory: 4 GB RAM Recommended: OS: macOS Catalina 10.15 Memory: 8 GB RAM

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
Simplified Chinese
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Russian
Japanese
Traditional Chinese
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Latin America
Korean

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

50 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
I'm readyAchievement
You gotta fall to learn to flyAchievement
It takes two to tangoAchievement
I'm stuffedAchievement
Wall it all upAchievement
Packed to the raftersAchievement
CapitalismAchievement
Don't you ever upgrade?Achievement
You scared meHidden achievement
Snatch up a small bargainAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

50 developer announcements, Mar 2024 to Mar 2026 · times in UTC

March

  1. 🎉✨ Incredible Discounts Inside! The Perfect Time to Grab Your Copy ✨🎉

    🌸Steam Spring Sale 2026 🌸 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43223334/a02e98cc647049520fa04349abed4f1d4ef0eea9.png 🌟 There’s never been a better time to dive in—grab your copy while the discount lasts! 🌟 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2346410/_/…

    GamerskyGames

November

  1. Steam Awards 2025! We'd Love Your Nominations - Best Game You Suck At

    Hey folks! As the Steam Awards nominations open up, we'd love your support in nominating our little game for 'Best Game You Suck At'! But lets face it, you're all too good at Border Pioneer anyway.

    Tvesha

September

  1. 🎉 2025 indiePlay | Border Pioneer: NOVA PRIZE Finalist!

    Exciting news, Commanders!🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Border Pioneer has been successfully nominated for the indiePlay "NOVA PRIZE"! 🎉Receiving this 'Nova Prize' nomination fills me with immense excitement! As an indie developer…

    PM
  2. Patch v1.1.43

    Adjusted the position of the resource bar UI to reduce instances of players misinterpreting the resource count.

    Patch notes

August

  1. Patch v1.1.36

    Improved Caravan AI behaviorReduced initial difficulty on select mapsSpells can now damage enemy structuresFixed Fortresses incorrectly classified as non-defensive buildingsCorrected miscalculated upgrade bonusesFixed Alchemy Workshop…

    Patch notes
  2. Patch v1.1.30

    Adjusted monster configurationsMap Editor upgrade: Added settings for initial difficulty & scaling rate in Endless ModeFixed crashes when opening Custom Maps without existing filesPatched false triggers for building damage…

    Patch notes
  3. Patch v1.1.25

    Giant Sandworm balance: Reduced HP but increased threat levelAdjusted background music for specific levelsFixed audio glitchesPatched inactive Lieutenant passive skillsResolved Custom Mode exploration mechanics lockoutFixed data corruption…

    Patch notes
  4. Patch v1.1.20

    Fulmarion's starter cards: Added "Treant Transformation", removed "Natural Hunter"Increased starting resources in new levelsOverhauled exploration mechanics with adjusted upgrade costsEnhanced monster difficulty in explorations + higher…

    Patch notes
  5. Patch v1.1.18

    Further difficulty adjustments to select campaign levelsFixed enemies ignoring Town Centers under specific conditionsResolved missing new monsters in Random Map ModeFixed early victory being blocked in D1-2Corrected "Concussive Spark…

    Patch notes
  6. Patch v1.1.13

    Fixed a bug where Lumber Huts caused incorrect food gain estimates displayFixed Construct Clones consuming population/resources unintentionallyFixed incorrect monster behaviors in Random Map ModePlayers who haven't cleared the game can now…

    Patch notes
  7. 🔥Major Version Update|Desert Rescue Battle Officially Begins!

    The flames of war are about to reignite, and the Kingdom is once again in crisis! Beneath the guise of peace, the Dark Faction has already laid out an inescapable net. In this brand-new version, you will delve deep into unknown desert…

    GamerskyGames

June

  1. ☀️ Summer Vibes + Summer Savings! ☀️

    The Steam Summer Sale is finally here and it's time to enjoy all the games you've been eyeing up for ages but your wallet just wouldn't allow you to get. The weather may be hot, but so are the deals! Border Pioneer is 33% OFF as a part of…

    Tvesha

May

  1. 🎊 100,000 Copies, Thank You! 🎊

    We have officially sold over 100,000 copies of Border Pioneer! That's over 100,000 of you people supporting us, thank you all! From humble beginnings to this incredible milestone, we couldn't have done it without our amazing community. 🎉…

    Tvesha

April

  1. ⚔️ "Border Pioneer" x "Desperate Place" Bundle is Live!

    Brave commanders, do you hear the call of the frontlines? It’s time to build and defend your very own base! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44921982/624390deea96adae189bc4d5001bd8f477212d31.jpg 🎮 "Border Pioneer" is a pixel-style city-building game that…

    GamerskyGames

March

  1. Patch v0.99.33

    Demon Priests now kill demonic sacrifices to summon Imps, and their skill’s effect range has been reduced. Added a Monster Strength setting in the map editor, allowing players to adjust attribute percentages for specific monster waves.…

    Patch notes
  2. Patch v0.99.32

    Removed the healing effect from the Giant Mushy (this can still be weakened via bonfires). Fixed a bug where the Output Crown would disappear. Reduced penalties for festival events. Fixed an issue where units would continuously call "SOS"…

    Patch notes
  3. Patch v0.99.30

    Added supplies consumption display to unit interfaces. Fixed a bug where the Bonfire consumed supplies incorrectly. It now consumes 1 supply per turn. Golems no longer consume food and now consume supplies instead. Fixed a bug where…

    Patch notes
  4. Patch v0.99.29

    Fixed a bug where the Fairy Assembly Hall could spawn a large number of fairies at once. Removed the tag from Collection Stations to reduce confusion and reduced their price. Reduced the construction cost of Tree Spirits. They no longer…

    Patch notes
  5. Patch v0.99.28

    The Baby Dragon can now devour Golems, but this extends its cooldown. Level 4-2 terrain optimization. Level 4-3 terrain optimization. Added a monster list to the encyclopedia, allowing players to view monsters' base attributes. Reduced the…

    Patch notes
  6. What's Next: Border Pioneer Roadmap

    First and foremost, THANK YOU for the incredible support since launch. Your feedback, bug reports, and enthusiasm have meant the world to us! Here's our development roadmap for the coming months!…

    tvesha
  7. Patch v0.99.27

    Decreased the health increase value of the Barracks Fixed a bug where the pathfinding arrows sometimes did not disappear Added an explanation of damage reduction rate in the defense stat description Fixed a bug where the Giant Mushroom Man…

    Patch notes
  8. Patch v0.99.26

    Fixed a bug where the Giant Mushroom Man had incorrect attack speed and attack power. Fixed a bug where summoned units did not start with full health. Updated the description of the Bonfire: Now clearly states that it weakens Mushroom Men.…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Patch v0.99.25

    Added an in-game encyclopedia and tutorial hints within the encyclopedia (this is very important). Fixed an issue in the map editor where setting multiple endless waves of monsters caused errors. Fixed a bug where the initial health of…

    Patch notes
  2. Patch v0.99.24

    Fixed a bug where the Collection Station's prompt animation was incorrect. Removed the function of deleting auto-saves after returning to the title screen upon victory. Fixed an issue where the panel attack power displayed incorrectly in…

    Patch notes
  3. Patch v0.99.23

    Fixed a bug where some maps had incorrect spawn points. Increased the interval for Demon Blink. When using active attacks, allied units no longer avoid terrain. Added an option in settings to disable the use of pixel fonts. Improved the…

    Patch notes
  4. Hotfix v0.99.22

    Fixed a bug where the Giant Mushy had incorrect attack.

    Patch notes
  5. Patch v0.99.21

    Fixed a bug where newly created maps sometimes had incorrect map sizes. Fixed a bug where movable buildings could not be placed at map boundaries. Fixed incorrect textures for the Stone Cannon. Added validation for spawn points in the map…

    Patch notes
  6. Patch v0.99.19

    Map editor uploads now use a map screenshot as the cover (the screen display at the time of upload). The map editor now supports spawn point grouping for configuring spawn points at different locations. Fixed a bug where the effect range…

    Patch notes
  7. Patch v0.99.17

    Fixed a bug where the "Prince's" "Defense Command" effect incorrectly increased damage. Fixed a bug where the "Fairy's" attack projectile lingered for too long. Fixed a bug where the "Demon Eye" could repeatedly cast the same skill. Fixed…

    Patch notes
  8. Patch v0.99.16

    Fixed a bug where the screen would remain black after canceling the discard window in the card pack interface. Fixed an incorrect description for the "Furnace." Fixed a bug where the Repair Hut could repair the "Purification Tower" and…

    Patch notes
  9. Patch v0.99.12

    Fixed a bug where the abandoned mine could not be clicked. Resolved an issue where empty save files were incorrectly displayed as deleted. Fixed a bug where summoned caravans would disappear after loading a save file. Fixed an issue in the…

    Patch notes
  10. The update to version 0.99.10 may cause errors in existing game sessions.

    Due to adjustments in the save mechanism in version 0.99.10, incompatibility issues may arise in ongoing games. This could result in bugs such as incorrect monster spawn points, failure to spawn monsters properly, or incorrect display of…

    Patch notes
  11. Patch v0.99.10

    Fixed a bug where the "Giant Hunter" had incorrect knockback direction. Updated the spawn point icon in the map editor. Adjusted the number of monsters spawned in random maps. Fixed an issue with incorrect sound effects for generic…

    Patch notes
  12. Patch 0.99.8

    Adjusted the overly high difficulty of 5-3: Increased the amount of aid supplies from the King, gifted additional purification towers and walls, increased the usage count of gifted spell cards, and delayed the appearance of the BOSS. Fixed…

    Patch notes
  13. Issue regarding lost save files after macOS update

    Restart your computer.For those who may have similar issue...try to reinstall the game and then you can grant the game access to your Documents folder and use your old savings. If you are a macOS-arm player, you can right-click the game →…

    Patch notes
  14. Patch 0.99.6

    Fixed a bug where minor enemies would spin in certain locations. Fixed a bug where the end turn button on the main interface was highlighted incorrectly. Fixed a bug where the "Druid's Hut" incorrectly occupied population. Increased the…

    Patch notes
  15. Hot Patch 0.99.3

    -Fixed the bug that “Treant” occupied incorrect population. -Fixed the bug that reading the archive would cause the caravan discount to refresh. -Fixed the bug that the tutorial video will be stuck after some players play the tutorial…

    Patch notes
  16. 🏰 Border Pioneer Launch - Thank You!

    Words can't express how grateful we are for the incredible support Border Pioneer has received! We’re so glad you’ve been enjoying building your empires and crafting up your strategies. A huge thank you to every pioneer who's joined us on…

    tvesha
  17. 🎉 Border Pioneer Launches Today! 🎉

    🏰 The frontier awaits, brave pioneers! Your legendary journey to build and defend your very own kingdom begins now. Trailer 🎉 To commemorate our launch, we're offering a special 10% discount for early adopters! Build your settlements…

    tvesha

January

  1. 🏰 6 Days Until Border Pioneer Launches!

    The wait is almost over! Get ready to build your kingdom and defend your frontier in Border Pioneer, launching in just under a week on February 6th! 💸 Launch Week Special: 10% launch discount Additional 20% off when bundled with Stray Path…

    tvesha
  2. 🎉 Build Your Empire this Chinese New Year! 🏮

    Greetings, Pioneers! The Year of the Snake brings new frontiers to conquer! We're so excited to be a part of this year's Chinese New Year event, running from January 27th to February 10th! Border Pioneer is launching in just a few days…

    tvesha
  3. We're excited to announce the release date for Border Pioneer!

    ⚔️ Border Pioneer will be releasing on Thursday, 6 February 2025 14:00 GMT! As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come… and try to knock it down. The perfect blend of city-builder and tower defense, forge the fortress of your…

    tvesha

October

  1. Border Pioneer Will Be Part of Steam Next Fest!

    Exciting news, pioneers! Border Pioneer will be part of Steam Next Fest from 14th October - 21st October! Prepare yourself for your new journey as you build and defend your towns in a gorgeous pixel-art environment. In this demo, you’ll get…

    tvesha
  2. New Partnership! Border Pioneers Teams Up with Yogscast Games!

    Some super exciting news to share today! Border Pioneer has officially joined forces with Yogscast Games for publishing! This partnership is a significant step forward in bringing you an even better city-building and defense experience.…

    tvesha

July

  1. New Maps Available! New Demo Brings Tons of New Content!

    Hey everyone, Exciting news! The new demo for Border Pioneer is now available! This update brings new maps, mechanics, and a bunch of changes. Dive in and explore! Firstly, thank you so much for your continued support and love of our game!…

    John
  2. Border Pioneer Live Stream Event Announcement

    The live stream of "Border Pioneer" is now ongoing. Welcome everyone to try the demo and add it to your Steam wishlist! Join the official Discord

    GamerskyGames

April

  1. Border Pioneer participates in the Eastern Game Fest, ready to explore the borde

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44921982/82f4a604d73102909a6b8852300f140ec6f1a0f2.jpg Hello, fellow pioneers! Eastern Game Fest will be held from April 26th to May 4th. Border Pioneer will surely not miss this oriential game fest, and we prepared a new…

    GamerskyGames
  2. Test Update Log:2024-04-25

    Updates for DEMO - This really, really is the last update tweak for the Beta. - Upgraded the strength of high rarity units. - All unit upgrades will increase in experience with rarity, and the attributes gained from upgrades will increase…

    Patch notes
  3. Test Update Log:2024-04-04

    Updates for DEMO - This is probably the last update for the demo version, after that only patch fixes will be made. Look for a new demo and official release after this for more. - Fixed the bug where the right mouse button could move the…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Test Update Log:2024-03-15

    Updates for DEMO - Continuing to adjust some text errors. - Due to some players feeling that a single playthrough is too short, an option to continue playing after winning the game has been added (may have bugs).

    Patch notes

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