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Steam app 3720420 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:46 UTC

Demon Lord: Just a Block

Who dares reduce you, a mighty Demon Lord, to just a block? Uncover your secret nemesis and take your revenge in this action roguelite where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or dodge, parry, and collide with enemies for powerful attacks!

Demon Lord: Just a Block Steam header artwork
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27playing now
12024-hour peak
3,763all-time peak
103average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−25.1Gain−19.53%% gain388Peak

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

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All time

5 months, May 2026 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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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, 436 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, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

0367210914501 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026125 peakWednesday 02 September 2026126 peakThursday 03 September 2026119 peakFriday 04 September 2026133 peakSaturday 05 September 2026122 peakSunday 06 September 2026134 peakMonday 07 September 2026117 peakTuesday 08 September 2026102 peakWednesday 09 September 202698 peakThursday 10 September 202698 peakFriday 11 September 202697 peakSaturday 12 September 2026120 peak

October 2026

Demon Lord: Just a Block was released on 29 Apr, 2026.

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, 19:46 UTC
App ID
3720420
Last updated
29 Jun 2026 build 23960742
Developer
YuWave
Publisher
YuWave
Release date
29 Apr, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
262 MB
Install size
1.60 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Partial
Achievements
38
Metacritic
81

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam WorkshopKeyboard Only OptionMouse Only OptionSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

DualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller Support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave Anytime

Popular tags

Action-AdventureRogueliteController2DFunnyExplorationCard GameRoguelikeTop-DownRelaxingAction RoguelikeTurn-Based CombatMultiple EndingsSouls-likeStory RichRPGStrategyActionAdventureRTS
About this gameFull description from Steam
In Demon Lord: Just a Block, you play as a revived Demon Lord reduced to nothing but a block. On your journey back to the throne, fight, build your deck, and make choices to reunite with your old subordinates, challenge the usurping Dragon Queen Heyla, and uncover the truth behind the Demon Lord's sealing. This is a Roguelite adventure that blends action-packed combat with strategic thinking. If you love the combat feel of Hades, Hollow Knight, or Dark Souls — but wish you had a beat to think between moves — this one's for you. Combat With Zero Reflex Tax Enemies move only after you do. Every dodge, parry, and counterattack is yours to plan — no twitch reflexes required, but nothing stopping you from playing fast once you've mastered the rhythm. One-handed friendly: four directions is all you need. Hundreds of Builds, No Two Runs Alike Wield 14 weapons — from greatswords to laser cannons to your own golden skull — each with its own upgrade path. Draw from 200+ ability cards to piece together lightning builds, turret builds, invincibility builds, shuriken builds, and more. A World Built From Blocks Everything you see can be broken. Environments, enemies, NPCs, treasure chests — smash it, move it, use it. Procedurally generated levels keep every run stocked with new hidden rooms and events. Bosses That Play Their Own Game Forget bullet sponges — every boss runs on its own rulebook. Learn the pattern, break the mechanic, and beat them at their own game (expect shades of Tetris, card draws, chess, even fighting your own doppelganger). Dark Comedy, Cute Wrapping Hand-drawn, colorful, and disarmingly cute — until you notice the gallows humor underneath. A revenge story that doesn't take itself too seriously, but never runs out of personality. WHAT'S INSIDE 7 chapters, 3 endings 70+ enemies and bosses 14 weapons, 10+ builds, 18 room types, 200+ ability cards Golden skulls, tough bones, stickers, defeat-screen art, and more to collect ABOUT THE DEVELOPER One developer. One computer. One game. One year. Yuwave builds everything here solo — art, design, code, all of it. If you can feel a bit of weirdness, some dark humor, and the particular stubbornness only an indie dev brings to their own game — that's on purpose.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: Dual Core CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics (OpenGL 3.2 compatible) Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: Any VR Support: None Additional Notes: This game is very lightweight and can run on almost any PC.

Recommended

Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

38 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Vengeance BeginsAchievement
Lord of the WoodAchievement
Lord of the CaveAchievement
Lord of the PeakAchievement
Lord of DaevrakAchievement
Lord of the VillageAchievement
Lord of the DungeonAchievement
Lord of SlimesAchievement
UnscathedAchievement
Top SpeedrunnerAchievement

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37 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. 2000 Player Reviews! And the Bundle is 20% OFF

    This whole thing started with one "BUG". Today more than 100,000 people have played the game, and the review count just hit 2,000. That is a lot more than I ever thought it would be.I read all of your reviews and all of your feedback…

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August

  1. Discount & Bundle! Demon Lord and His Doloc Town Bundle Is Now Available!

    New Discount Available!From now until August 19, Demon Lord Just a Block is 20% off! You can also get an additional 10% off when purchasing the bundle.If you’ve been on the fence, now is a great time to jump in!Demon Lord and His Doloc Town…

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June

  1. June 29 Update

    Fixed issues that sometimes Rainbow Demon Lord cannot be unlockedFixed the issue that the gallery does not show Baby Bone Dragon abilities correctlyFixed the issue that a Baby Bone Dragon ability hit the boxes automatically

    Patch notes
  2. [Summer Sale + Update] New Weapon, New Sticker, and New Skin!

    Hey everyone,The first free content update is here! 🎉Thank you all for your support. I'll keep working hard to bring even more updates and surprises in the future!1. New Weapon: Baby Bone DragonUse some items to awaken the dragon from its…

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  3. 100,000 Players & Roadmap Update

    100,000 Players! Thank You!What started as a little “bug” has grown into a journey shared by over 100,000 players—far beyond anything I ever imagined.Thank you so much for your support. It is your enthusiasm, encouragement, and patience…

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May

  1. May 25 Update

    \ Starting Gold 15→20.The 2048 BOSS now has a chance to drop coins numbered 2 or 4, and a wind-up has been added to its dash attack.\ Buff: Max minions 1→2.Allies will no longer take damage when stepping on a Caltrop.Added a button to sync…

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  2. May 14 Update!

    Hey lords, it's time to check the announcement again! Today is Murphy's business hours ^v^Here are the updates:- Added details to the leaderboard- Pressing F12 no longer skips cutscenes- Blood Sword's Bloodthirst now restores HP multiple…

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  3. May 12 Update!

    Handsome boys and beautiful ladies, it looks like you’re here checking the announcement today, too. Here’s a sketch art of the Empress for you!Here are the update detailsAdded a virtual keyboard for controllers/Steam Deck, allowing you to…

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  4. May 11 Update!

    I noticed you check the patch notes every day! Here's a sketch of Lulu as a reward!1. Optimizations- Optimized the Settings display and improved controller support.- If you've already seen the current story, Lulu Auto-Battle will…

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  5. May 9 Update!

    Some issue fixes here: Attacking river water while burning will now extinguish the flames.The Demon God's Sword Aura will no longer interfere with pushing blocks in puzzle rooms.Added a prompt after picking up the Book of Lust: "All I see…

    狗骑士
  6. May 8 Update!

    1. Seal the Demon Lord!!- Ascension 5 no longer has the 30 Ability limit. It's now changed to: For every 30 Abilities gained, gain 1 random seal.Oh my, is the Demon Lord going to be sealed again? Hang in there, sleepy big bro!2. Feature…

    狗骑士
  7. May 7th Update!

    1. New Features——Every Golden Skull will now stay in its specific spot—one skull, one spot.——The books selected in the Castle are now saved like stickers, so you don't have to re-select them every time you enter.——Added a little cell guy by…

    狗骑士
  8. May 6 Update!

    1. New Features- Added a defeat CG for eating chocolate, and another one for dying of blood loss to the Catmaster.- The pause menu now displays your current ATK, HP, and the number of times you've been hit.- Taught Lulu a little…

    狗骑士
  9. May 5 Update!

    1. New Features- Abilities now display their quantity- Chest and Resource-type Abilities no longer count toward the Ability limit- When using a controller, moving the right joystick now shows details of the currently selected Ability2.…

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  10. May 4 Update!

    1. New Features - The game now automatically backs up your save file every 15 minutes (up to 1h). If you encounter a corrupted save, you can find a previous one in the save folder! - Added a "Run in Background" setting. Now you can slack…

    狗骑士
  11. Overwhelmingly Positive — Thank You All!

    Demon Lord: Just a Block! has officially reached “Overwhelmingly Positive”!!!I honestly didn’t expect this level of enthusiasm from all of you. These past few days have been absolutely crazy for me—but also the happiest and most touching…

    狗骑士
  12. May 3 Update!

    May 3, 2026 Patch Notes 1 New Features - Attention again! Some Abilities previously on the \ key have been moved to the \ key, such as Scythe and Bomberhead. - Added custom key mapping for controllers and keyboards. - Added a setting option…

    狗骑士
  13. Patch Notes

    Just wanted to inform you that in the recent update, the issue of crashing after conversations has been fixed ^-^

    Patch notes
  14. May 2 Update!

    Friends, an epic update has arrived!1. New Features— Added the E key as a skip button (you can now pass a turn) — Some effects that were previously triggered by item keys have been moved to the skip key (e.g., Scythe, Bomberhead, etc.) —…

    狗骑士
  15. May 1 Update - Second Wave

    Today's Patch Part 2!1. New Features——Added a Million Extraction Point in the Snow Mountain——Per Murphy's request, Lulu added a new Contract: encounter Murphy's Room after defeating a Boss for the first time——Added a VSync toggle option in…

    狗骑士
  16. May 1 Update!

    Let's see what's new in 26.5.1、1. New Features- Added the ability to switch items by pressing Q/LB.2. Optimizations: Reduced the early-game pressure in the Royal Dungeon and Starter Village, and added more prompts for "quick reactions".…

    狗骑士

April

  1. April 30 Update - Second Wave

    1. Content Optimizations——Angel Room Ability buff \: Randomly discard 3 -> 1 Ability, Gold +20.——Angel Room Ability buff \: Randomly discard 1~4 -> 1 Ability, Max HP +5~20.——New Soul contract: Below half HP, ATK +1.——Optimized Treasure Map…

    Patch notes
  2. April 30 Update

    Hey everyone, we’ve just rolled out a new patch!——Once the player Unlocks the Ham Weapon, the Ham will no longer remain on the field——Fixed a bug where Shooter bullet size was not correctly buffed by Bigger Slimeball——The Merchant can now…

    Patch notes
  3. April 29 Update

    Hey everyone, we’ve just rolled out a new patch!A New ability: Castling. Press the item button to swap positions with your allyFixed an issue where weapon unlocks could break if Murphy wasn’t presentFixed an overflow bug where infinite…

    Patch notes
  4. OUT NOW! The Demon Lord Descends!

    Minions of the Demon Lord,Demon Lord: Just a Block is officially available now! For the first 2 weeks, you can get it with 10% OFF.Demon Lord: Just a Block reimagines the strategic thinking of grid-based movement as a roguelite adventure…

    狗骑士
  5. Guide Creation Event! Share Your Guides, Tips, and Hidden Discoveries!

    The Demon Lord doesn’t only need fast heads — he also needs clever heads who can study, share, and guide others!Found a powerful build? Discovered a hidden map? Figured out a special unlock condition? Got useful gameplay tips, boss…

    狗骑士
  6. Speedrun Challenge — Win Rewards!

    My Lords, who is the fastest head to clear the game?During the event period, players who complete the speedrun challenge and submit a full recording will have a chance to win rewards!🏆 Challenge DetailsComplete a speedrun in Demon Lord…

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  7. Reddit AMA: Ask Me ANYTHING!

    Hey there,I’m YuWave, the solo dev behind Demon Lord: Just a Block. To celebrate the game’s launch on April 29 and connect directly with the community, I’ll be hosting two Reddit AMA sessions where players can ask me anything about the…

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  8. Only 7 days left until the Demon Lord descends!

    Hello everyone,This is YuWave! There are only 7 days left until the release of Demon Lord: Just a Block! My hands are trembling with excitement as we count down to April 29th. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s feedback and see you all…

    狗骑士
  9. Final Chance to Play the Demo — Removed on April 15

    Hi everyone,I’m YuWave, the solo developer of Demon Lord: Just a Block.The full game is almost here and will launch on April 29. Before anything else, thank you so much for all the support so far — especially to the 40,000+ players who…

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March

  1. Release Date Announced - April 29

    Hello everyone! I'm YuWave!I'm thrilled that over 40,000 players have already tried the demo version. It's also received an impressive 98% positive rating! Your enthusiasm and feedback have truly amazed and moved me. I'll read every single…

    狗骑士

February

  1. 20,000 Wishlists Achieved — Thank You!

    Hello everyone! I’m YuWave! Our wishlist count for Demon Lord: Just a Block has reached 20,000! Thank you so much for your support!Development is moving along steadily. Recently I’ve been focusing on creating new abilities to build fresh…

    狗骑士

January

  1. 26.1.28 DEMO Update!The full version will launch in Q2!

    Hello everyone! I’m YuWave! The full version will launch in Q2!, so I decided to give the DEMO another update and bring you more interesting content!ːsteamhappyː1) Two new Challenge Modes\ and \Lust Challenge: Lulu everywhere. ATK +1 — What…

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October

  1. 2025.10.17 Update: Full Power-Up for the Demon Lord!

    The Demon Lord has received a complete overhaul in stats and mechanics — making battles smoother, faster, and even more satisfying for all Demon Lords out there! 💀⚔️⚙️ 1. Weapon Balance AdjustmentsElectric Blade: Base damage increased from…

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  2. 2025.10.17 Update: Making It Even More Fun!

    🗓 2025.10.17 Update: Making It Even More Fun!Increased ability rarity after defeating bossesHigher spawn rate for high-rarity abilitiesAuto-battle added to the Cricket Battle RoomReduced the lottery cost in the Lottery RoomReduced the…

    Patch notes
  3. CardVenture: JustAHead DEMO Update!

    👋 Hey everyone! I’m YuWave!Compared to the previous DEMO, this update brings tons of new content and mechanics, including:😍 More fun special rooms! Try out the new Lottery Room, Cricket Battle Room, and more!😎 New enemies and boss fights!…

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  4. 🧠 CardVenture: JustAHead joins Steam Next Fest!

    🧠 CardVenture: JustAHead joins Steam Next Fest!CardVenture: JustAHead is officially participating in the Steam Next Fest! Download the latest version of the demo and experience the game now!🎮 In this DEMO, you can experience:😊 The first two…

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