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Sail, scavenge, and rescue survivors in a vibrant floating city-builder. Captain your drifters across the endless garbage sea to uncover soaked ruins, rusting factories, and stories from the old world.
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
85 months, September 2019 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.
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.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Flotsam was released on 4 Dec, 2025.
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42 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC
1.0.1f7FixesFixed issue where some hauling tasks would not be started during the tutorial.Fixed issue where drifters could get stuck hauling from storages that contained more resources than their capacity allowed.Fixed issue where loading a…
Patch notes1.0.1f6FixesFixed an issue introduced in 1.0.1f5 where the Tutorial could start without a Townheart.
Patch notesHey Drifters,If you've been enjoying Flotsam and want to support the game a bit more, we've now added a small Support Pack DLC :)It directly contributes to the game's development, and, as a thank you, unlocks something special: A Support…
JuwdahHey Drifters,1.0.1f5 is now live! This update adds support support for Townheart Selection, letting you choose which Townheart to start the game with.For now, there's only one additional Townheart available: the Classic Townheart, which is…
Patch notes1.1.0e01: Weather (experimental)Hey Drifters!Yup! Weather is here!It's something we've wanted to implement for a long time, but it didn't quite make it to 1.0. Now that we’re exploring ways to let you customize your playstyle, it felt like…
JuwdahHey Drifters,1.0.1f4 is now live on the Experimental branch, tackling several issues with Quests and Pathfinding. We'll let it simmer there for a bit to ensure the main branch stays stable. If you're experiencing issues listed in the…
Patch notes1.0.1f3FixesFixed issue introduced in 1.0.1f2 where Bottle Fish could no longer be hauled, causing drifters to get stuck fishing or hauling them.
Patch notesHey Drifters,Small little hotfix mainly addressing the issue where buildings were potentionally not removed after deconstruction.1.0.1f2FixesFixed issue where buildables were not removed after deconstruction once all items have been hauled…
Patch notesHey Drifters,A quick hotfix for an issue introduced in 1.0.1, where Walkways could not be stored in Architect Mode. 1.0.1f1FixesFixed issue introduced in 1.0.1 where walkway segments couldn't be stored in Architect Mode, causing it to…
Patch notesHey Drifters,I've said it before, but thank you all so much for all the positive words and feedback! We're super glad to see people play and enjoy the game!In the coming weeks/months, we'll be rolling out a series of small Quality-of-Life…
JuwdahHey Drifters,First of all: Thank you all so much for all the positive words and feedback! It's been an amazing first month of launch, and the kind words have meant the world to us. We're super glad to see people play and enjoy the game!…
Juwdah1.0.0f14FixesFixed issue where storing a bridge using Architect Mode would turn it into a Wooden Walkway.Did some behind-the-scenes work to help prevent quest objectives from auto-completing without being completed.Fixed issue where the…
Patch notes1.0.0f13FixesFixed issue where drifters would potentially not do resource related tasks when when the Townheart's liquid storage was full.Added Sea Wall recipe to 'A Concrete Solution' quest to prevent players from getting stuck if 'A…
Patch notes1.0.0f12FixesFixed issue where cancelling movement while dialogue appeared on the map could temporarily lock you on the map until you moved again.Fixed issue where returning to a landmark after a rescued specialist had died could prevent…
Patch notes1.0.0f11FixesMade prioritization more accurate. Drifters now properly haul resources away from deconstruction sites, crops, and similar tasks. This also fixes the issue where drifters could idle due to storage item filters, and improves…
Patch notes1.0.0f10FixesFixed issue where save files could not be loaded due to missing walkway pontoons caused by using Architect Mode in 1.0.0f8. Broken walkways now spawn a pontoon when loaded in this state.Fixed issue where drifters could get…
Patch notes1.0.0f9FixesFixed issue where decorations placed on Wood and Tiled Plazas would not get their materials hauled to them.Fixed issue where storing an energy pole using Architect Mode, then saving/loading and placing it back, prevented exiting…
Patch notes1.0.0f8EDIT: 1.0.0f8 Introduced a critical bug that occurs when placing Energy Poles. I've reverted back to 1.0.0f7 until this issue is resolved. Please close down the game and revert back to 1.0.0f7Our apologiesEDIT 2: 1.0.0f8_02 Is now…
Patch notesHey everyone! Apologies for accidentally breaking walkway selection in hotfix 1.0.0f6. We're committed to getting these hotfixes out to you as quickly as possible, but that does mean the occasional unintended side effect. Thanks for bearing…
Patch notes1.0.0f6FixesFixed issue where events could close the Dialogue Panel, blocking progress in specific narrative quests. This was most noticeable (without spoilers) when interacting with a certain “large” button.Fixed issue where some quests…
Patch notesHey everyone!We want to thank you all for the great reception for 1.0! 😘🥳 We're hard at work cracking down all the newly reported issues. Fixing these is our top priority. But! A little fun as well:Steam Trading Cards, Emojis, Badges and…
Schtan1.0.0f5Tiny little extra hotfixAchievementsFixed issue where 'Jack of All Trades', 'Seasoned' and 'A Year' did not trigger correctly.
Patch notes1.0.0f4Fixed major issue where the game would potentially freeze when starting a new game/tutorial in Chinese/Japanese/Korean languages due to a text scaling bug.(translated) 修复了一个严重问题：由于文本缩放错误，游戏在以中文、日文或韩文语言开始新游戏/教程时可能会发生卡死。(translated)…
Patch notes1.0.0f3FixesFixed issue where storing the new 'Advanced Radio Station' in Architect Mode prevented it from being placed again, blocking the ability to leave Architect Mode after a whole restructure. We apologize for the inconvenience this…
Patch notes1.0.0f2Hey everyone! Glad to say the hotfix for the recipes not properly unlocking is here! Extremely sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Any affected saves will now also be fixed and ready to continue.FixesFixed issue where…
Patch notes1.0.0f1 Hey everyone! Here's hotfix for some critical issues! We’re also currently tracking down a rare issue causing quest recipes to not unlock properly.FixesFixed issue where saving/loading during the tutorial could prevent the next…
Patch notesYour floating town is ready for its biggest adventure yet!After years in Early Access, Flotsam has officially reached Version 1.0, bringing a fully playable main story, new specialists, new regions, building upgrades, and a wide range of…
SchtanAhoy, drifters As you might have read in our recent announcement, Flotsam 1.0 is coming on Dec 4th after 6 years of Early Access! In this context, we wanted to ask if you would do us the honor or nominating us for the Labor of Love Steam…
Stray Fawn PublishingAhoy, drifters!After years of floating, scavenging, and recycling, Flotsam is finally setting sail for its full 1.0 release!We’re thrilled to announce that Flotsam 1.0 launches on December 4th!This marks the biggest update yet, turning your…
alexander.jhainsworth0.9.1e1: Specialist Quests Hey Drifters,This update brings a ton of content! Each specialist now has their own quests. We've added several new specialists that introduce new features or unlock existing features: the Chemist, Birdkeeper…
JuwdahHey Drifters, Patch 0.9.0f7 addresses some issues with pathfinding and world generation that required some significant changes to how these systems work. Therefore we have chosen to release the patch on the experimental branch before…
ferry.keesomHey Drifters, Another couple of fixes: Early Access 0.9.0f6 Fixes Fixed issue where loading older saves could reset all Drifter priorities to 0, causing them to stand idle and not perform tasks. Now, if a Drifter’s priorities are all set to…
Patch notesHey Drifters, Tiny little weekend fix: Early Access 0.9.0f5 Fixes Fixed issue where the Buoy Marker Panel displayed the wrong amount of salvageable resources when resizing its radius.
Patch notesHey Drifters, Quick patch fixing some issues: Early Access 0.9.0f4 Fixes Fixed issue where Drifters salvaging a landmark with a boat could get stuck at the Mooring Point after loading a save. Fixed issue where Drifters would not salvage…
Patch notesHey Drifters, Quick patch fixing some issues: Early Access 0.9.0f3 Fixes Fixed issue where boats would be sent to Landmarks or Buoy Markers without picking up any items. Fixed issue where map camera would get stuck when exiting the map…
Patch notesHey Drifters, Quick patch fixing some important issues: Early Access 0.9.0f2 Fixes Fixed issue where Drifters could get stuck if an item in a producer's export inventory was used to produce a recipe. This could happen after cancelling a…
Patch notesHey Drifters, Quick patch fixing some important issues: Early Access 0.9.0f1 Fixes Fixed issue where loading a save from a version before 0.9.0 would retrigger Town Naming and Drifter Selection, resulting in an unintended increase of three…
Patch notes0.9.0: The Radio Technician Hey Drifters, This update is a big one! In 0.9.0: Radio Technician we’ve tackled a bunch of interconnected features to improve the overall play experience. It sets the stage for the narrative, improves key…
Juwdah0.9.0e1: Narrative Hey Drifters, This update is a big one! In 0.9 we’ve tackled a bunch of interconnected features to improve the overall play experience. It sets the stage for the narrative, improves key features like morale and town…
JuwdahHey Drifters, Here's a patch fixing various issues! Early Access 0.8.5f2 Fixes Production Limits now only display items for which production can be limited. Currently these are items that are produced. You can now adjust filter settings on…
Patch notesHey Drifters, Just a quick patch fixing some issues: Early Access 0.8.5f1 Fixes Fixed issue where saving and loading after traveling a long distance would reset the distance displayed on the map. Fixed issue where loading a save with…
Patch notes0.8.5: Tutorial Hey Drifters, We know the game has always been a bit tricky to jump into, especially with the tutorial being sparse and features often changing throughout development. That’s why I’m glad to finally say the Tutorial is now…
Juwdah0.8.5e1: Tutorial Hey Drifters, We know the game has always been a bit tricky to jump into, especially with the tutorial being sparse and features often changing throughout development. That’s why I’m glad to finally introduce the Tutorial…
Juwdah0.8.4: QoL: Localization Hey Drifters, Here's a Quality of Life update that brings the localization up to date and includes various improvements and fixes for it, supporting different fonts and languages. Some text, including content added…
JuwdahHey drifters, A sneaky annoying bug snuck in, where buildings remained in a limbo state and not finish properly after saving and loading. This fix will ensure that those buildings get finished and the bug no longer occurs :) Early Access…
Patch notesHey Drifters, Just a quick patch fixing two annoying issues: Early Access 0.8.3f1 Fixes Fixed issue where Botany would be disabled for all drifters after saving/loading. Fixed annoyance where the growth of plants would have the building…
Patch notesWe’ve updated our introduction trailer for Flotsam! The previous one was 4+ years old and was really starting to show its age. So, DIVE IN and take a looksie :)
Juwdah0.8.3: QoL Hey Drifters, Here's a small Quality of Life update that continues on 0.8: Farming and 0.8.2: The Chef. Crops will no longer be temporarily found in supermarkets. Instead, you can now find them at landmarks in rural regions.…
JuwdahHey Drifters! Here's a small hotfix patch for The Chef, addressing the sleeping drifters bug, flotsam/map discrepancy, and some ESC key issues. :) Early Access 0.8.2f1 Fixes Fixed issue where drifters would not wake up. Fixed issue where…
Patch notesHey Drifters! A BLESSING FROM STEAM! The Stray Fawn Strategy Bundle is featured as a Daily Deal today :D To celebrate, there's a crazy discount on the bundle: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41779/ It’s a 'complete the set' bundle…
JuwdahEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Flotsam: Support Pack | Windows | 23 May 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Flotsam.exe | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Pajama Llama Games/Flotsam/Saves | *.fs and below |
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