Shroom and Gloom is a roguelike deckbuilding game set in a surreal underground world teeming with mushrooms. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
Shroom and Gloom Release Date and Time
Releasing in Early Access on September 10, 2026
Shroom and Gloom will be released in Early Access on September 10, 2026, for PC via Steam. A free demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to try the game before its Early Access launch.
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A Free Demo Is Available on Steam
Players can currently try Shroom and Gloom through a free demo on Steam ahead of its September 10 Early Access launch. The demo has received multiple major updates during development, including a substantial overhaul to the game's exploration gameplay.
The demo has also surpassed 100,000 downloads, while the game has reached more than 200,000 Steam wishlists ahead of its Early Access release.
Shroom and Gloom Overview
Shroom and Gloom is a roguelike deckbuilder developed by Team Lazerbeam and published by Devolver Digital.
Set in a strange, alien-like underground world filled with fungal monsters, the game follows a dungeon-crawling structure where players manage two separate decks called a "double-deckbuilding" system, as the devs call it. Basically, players manage one deck focused on combat and the other on exploration.
The game is gearing up for its imminent Early Access launch sometime this third quarter of 2026.
Is Shroom and Gloom on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Shroom and Gloom has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Shroom and Gloom on PS Plus?
No, Shroom and Gloom has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Shroom and Gloom on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Shroom and Gloom has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
August 21, 2026 | Early Access Release Date Announced
Team Lazerbeam and Devolver Digital announced that Shroom and Gloom will enter Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a new deep-dive video from the developers showcasing the game's dungeon-crawling and double-deckbuilding systems.
July 31, 2026 | Demo Surpasses 100,000 Downloads
The Shroom and Gloom demo surpassed 100,000 Steam downloads as development continued toward Early Access. The developers also continued to update the demo based on player feedback.
June 16, 2026 | 200,000 Steam Wishlists
Shroom and Gloom surpassed 200,000 Steam wishlists and participated in Steam Next Fest. The developers also announced localization support and continued expanding the game's demo.
June 7, 2026 | Early Access Confirmed for Q3 2026
Shroom and Gloom was featured during the PC Gaming Show 2026, where Team Lazerbeam confirmed that the game would launch in Early Access during Q3 2026. A new trailer and a major demo update were also released, adding revamped exploration gameplay.
