Out now · Early Access

Plains of Pain

Developed by Cobra Byte Digital · Published by Cobra Byte Digital

ActionAdventureIndieMassively MultiplayerRPGSimulation
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseFeb 17, 2023 Price$9.79 Steam reviews792

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$9.79
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Steam reviews792
Languages12
Achievements4

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Cobra Byte Digital, published by Cobra Byte Digital — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Survive in a post-apocalyptic open-world sandbox alone or with friends. Explore a procedural wasteland scorched by heat and chaos. Build a base, develop skills, craft tools and weapons, trade for what you need, complete deadly quests, earn faction reputation, or take part in faction wars.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 85% positive of 332
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players7
Player-voted tags:Early AccessSurvivalMassively MultiplayerMultiplayerOpen WorldActionPost-apocalypticPvPSandboxCraftingThird PersonShooter

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Plains of Pain.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 10 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 670 2GB / AMD R9 280 better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishCzechSpanish - SpainPortuguese - BrazilGermanFrenchUkrainianKoreanPolishJapaneseRussianSimplified Chinese

Plains of Pain FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Plains of Pain?

Steam classifies Plains of Pain as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation game, developed by Cobra Byte Digital. Survive in a post-apocalyptic open-world sandbox alone or with friends. Explore a procedural wasteland scorched by heat and chaos. Build a base, develop skills, craft tools and weapons, trade for what you need, complete deadly quests, earn faction reputation, or take part in faction wars.

How much does Plains of Pain cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Plains of Pain at $9.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Plains of Pain single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Plains of Pain: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Plains of Pain on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Plains of Pain for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Plains of Pain out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 17, 2023.

What platforms is Plains of Pain on?

Plains of Pain is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Plains of Pain single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does Plains of Pain cost?

Steam lists it at $9.79.

Does Plains of Pain have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 4 achievements for Plains of Pain.

Who made Plains of Pain?

Plains of Pain is developed by Cobra Byte Digital and published by Cobra Byte Digital.

Where to get Plains of Pain

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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