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Steam app 2825880 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:30 UTC

Death Howl

Master the grid, defy death. Enter a grim Spirit Realm in this open-world deck builder. Craft lethal decks from 160+ cards, claim powerful Totems, and defeat foes in tactical grid combat. Fight as the desperate hunter Ro to bring her son back from beyond the veil.

Death Howl Steam header artwork
The Outer Zone11 bit studios
33playing now
3324-hour peak
669all-time peak
25average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−9.3Gain−27.06%% gain65Peak

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

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

10 months, December 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.

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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, 414 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 229 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01122334401 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202626 peakWednesday 02 September 202625 peakThursday 03 September 202635 peakFriday 04 September 202627 peakSaturday 05 September 202638 peakSunday 06 September 202641 peakMonday 07 September 202640 peakTuesday 08 September 202633 peakWednesday 09 September 202629 peakThursday 10 September 202631 peakFriday 11 September 202626 peakSaturday 12 September 202633 peak

October 2026

Death Howl was released on 9 Dec, 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, 21:30 UTC
App ID
2825880
Last updated
04 May 2026 build 22568280
Developer
The Outer Zone
Publisher
11 bit studios
Release date
9 Dec, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
750 MB
Install size
3.41 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
20
Metacritic
82

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed Input

Popular tags

DeckbuildingCard GameTurn-BasedSouls-likeTacticalSurrealFemale ProtagonistAtmosphericCard BattlerDark FantasyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based TacticsDifficultPsychologicalPixel GraphicsReplay ValueSingleplayerRoguelike DeckbuilderAdventureRoguelite
About this gameFull description from Steam
Step into the myth-shrouded lands where the hunter Ro begins her journey to bring her son back from the dead. Immerse yourself in the depths of the Spirit World, fractured into 4 realms and scarred with 13 distinct regions. Confront over 30 enemy types and harness the potential of more than 160 cards, forging unique archetypes and a multitude of powerful combinations. A dark journey awaits you, spanning 25+ hours of gameplay, with numerous enthralling side quests and grim boss battles. Craft over 160 cards and fashion synergistic decks that focus on poison, strength, sacrifice, retaliation, backstabbing, blocking, movement, and more. Discover shamanic totems with unique effects to enhance your deck. Each new element allows you to tailor your tactical style as you prepare for your next deadly encounter. Face a host of restless spirits - Skulldogs, Crackle Bursts, Woeful Seashrooms and more - in grid-based battles where each move is crucial. Test your wit by fighting unique enemy types, powerful bosses, and mini-bosses, all while taking into account environmental hazards and boons. Grow stronger, adapt your deck, and choose your battles as you explore a vast world filled with dangerous challenges. In forgotten lands shrouded by myth, Ro - a hunter from a small tribe - is overcome by grief following the death of her beloved son. Guided by voices from another world, she transcends into the realm of spirits, in hopes of bringing him back. Meet strange spirits and help them with quests and challenges that affect your deck – although not all of them may have your best interests at heart. Discover a mysterious world of forgotten lore, where darkness whispers secrets and invites you to unearth buried memories.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS12Violência
IGRS18Horor · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Danish
Polish

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

20 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Balancing the ScalesAchievement
The Last HowlAchievement
Shattered DelusionsAchievement
Drowned LamentAchievement
Withered WrathAchievement
Decayed DenialAchievement
Reap or WeepAchievement
Flames of VengeanceAchievement
In Search of BeautyAchievement
Scattered SensesAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

19 developer announcements, Jan 2025 to May 2026 · times in UTC

May

  1. REBIRTH and Custom Mode are Available Now!

    Hello Howling Souls, Today, we’re back with a major update that fixes issues, improves game balance based on your feedback, and introduces two brand new modes: REBIRTH and Custom Mode. After reading your amazing comments and feedback about…

    11bit miko

February

  1. New "REBIRTH" Mode Open Playtests

    Hello Spirits, Today marks the console release of Death Howl, and to celebrate, we’re giving our Steam players an early look at something new. We’re opening access to an experimental playtest branch featuring an upcoming game mode called…

    11bit miko
  2. Quick Update

    Hello Everyone, We’re back with a small news between patches to tease what’s coming next to the Spirit Realm. First of all, thank you so much for all your feedback on Discord, Reddit, and in the comments. It is incredibly valuable for us as…

    11bit miko

January

  1. Patch 1.0.0.5

    Hello Lost Souls, We gathered all of your amazing feedback, and suggestions, shared across different platforms. Over the past weeks, we’ve been working on implementing them, and we hope these changes will make your playthrough smoother and…

    11bit miko

December

  1. Throwback to Where it All Started

    Hello Everyone! We’ve reached the end of the year, and honestly, we cannot wait for 2026! We’ve just released Death Howl, and we’re already preparing the console launch on February 19th, along with adjustments based on your feedback. Every…

    11bit miko
  2. Patch 1.0.0.3

    Hello Souls! Thank you so much for all the ongoing feedback shared here and on our Discord, and Reddit. Every voice matters to us, and we’re committed to improving your experience. What was originally planned as a small hotfix has grown…

    11bit miko
  3. Our Little Thank You Post

    Hello Lost Souls! It’s been just over a week since the launch of Death Howl, and the response from you has been so positive that it encouraged us to post this announcement. All the support you’ve shown, and every single review you leave…

    11bit miko
  4. [Hotfix] - 1.0.0.2

    Hello Lost Souls! After the release we are coming back to you with small pack of quick fixes which we are introducing today, according to your feedback. Patch Notes: Fixed a bug where unlocking the Special Realm Card before unlocking any…

    Patch notes
  5. Death Howl is Available Now!

    Hello Lost Souls, We are thrilled to announce that Death Howl is now available on Steam! Looking back at the beginning of this journey, we are honestly speechless at how far we’ve come. Countless days, weeks, and months were spent…

    11bit miko
  6. Last Update Before Launch!

    Hello everyone, Death Howl is launching next week on December 9th, so we would like to take your time to explain some of the mechanics a little bit more deeper than last time. But before that, check out the release time-zone map for your…

    11bit miko

November

  1. Death Howl is Coming on the 9th of December!

    Dear Souls,Recently, we opened beta playtests and over 1500 of you requested access! We are grateful for all your help and feedback in shaping Ro’s journey, which helped us resolve most of our balancing concerns. Now, with confidence, we…

    11bit miko
  2. Development Update #2 - In-Depth Gameplay Showcase

    Greetings, Lost Souls! We can proudly say that our adventures with Ro are taking more shape than ever. We are almost ready to announce the release date, but we need to keep you waiting a little bit longer. And yes, we are still on track to…

    11bit miko

October

  1. Death Howl Closed Playtests Launch Next Week

    Dear Lost Souls, Today we are happy to announce that progress of our game is going very smoothly and we have finished almost all content, which will appear in the game during release. Death Howl is our little big project and now we would…

    11bit miko

June

  1. New Death Howl demo is available now!

    Hello everybody! New Death Howl demo is available on the currently ongoing Steam Next Fest – have you played it already? If not, check out what changes await you in the spirit realm this time! New Content Even if you've played the Death…

    11bit miko
  2. Development Update #1 - "Creek of Spectral Falls"

    Hello Wanderers, We’re excited to bring you our first big Development Update for Death Howl in which we would like to show you some nice sneak peaks and updates. The whole team (well, the three of us here in Denmark) are working hard on the…

    11bit miko

February

  1. Thank you for playing the Death Howl Demo!

    A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has played the Death Howl Demo! Your support and feedback mean the world to us, and every comment, suggestion, and bug report helps us make the game even better.…

    tommy

January

  1. Death Howl Demo update

    Hello everyone, We've just released a small patch to address some of the most frequently reported issues to make sure you have the best possible experience with the demo! Bug fixes: Fixed a bug where completing the burning tree and bird…

    Patch notes
  2. Death Howl Demo Out Now 🦌💔

    Hello everyone, Death Howl's Demo is out now. Give it a try and please share your feedback with us. Your reviews will be an invaluable help for us to make the best game possible. Watch the announcement trailer: Play a spiritual deck-builder…

    tommy
  3. Death Howl - Announcement Trailer

    Hello everyone, Check out the latest game from The Outer Zone and 11 bit studios. Journey the sorrowful spirit world in soulslike deck builder, Death Howl. Craft cards and claim powerful totems to defeat the woeful spirits lurking in the…

    tommy

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