Entropy

Entropy launches in Steam Early Access on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for PC. The Early Access build opens with the first of the game's three planned acts.

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Release date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Platforms
PC
Price
TBA
Pre-order
No pre-orders; wishlist on Steam
Last verified
July 7, 2026

Entropy is a dark-fantasy, tactical turn-based RPG from Lovely Hellplace, the studio behind Dread Delusion. It keeps that game's late-90s low-poly 3D look and casts you as a member of a traveling theatre troupe in the town of Draenog, whose performance is cut short by a demon attack. You rally your company and set out against the demonic forces, commanding a party of up to six characters in turn-based battles.

The game enters Steam Early Access on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, on PC. Publisher DreadXP and developer Lovely Hellplace say the launch build contains the first of Entropy's three acts, and the studio expects to spend roughly a year in Early Access while it adds the remaining content on the way to a 1.0 release. A free demo covering the opening hours is already available on Steam.

Dread Delusion earned a devoted following for its handcrafted open world and cult atmosphere, so a new project from the same team carries real anticipation. Entropy trades open-world exploration for tactical, party-based combat while keeping the moody, low-poly aesthetic, leaving fans of both classic JRPGs and indie dark fantasy curious to see how it plays. The shadow-dropped demo has given players an early taste, sharpening interest ahead of the Early Access launch.

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Mexico City UTC-66:00 PM · Mon, Aug 17 *
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Chicago UTC-57:00 PM · Mon, Aug 17 *
Toronto UTC-48:00 PM · Mon, Aug 17 *
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Frequently asked questions

When does Entropy release?
Entropy enters Steam Early Access on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. That date is the confirmed Early Access launch, not the full 1.0 release, which the developer expects roughly a year later.
Which platforms is Entropy coming to?
At announcement, Entropy is confirmed only for PC via Steam. No PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch versions have been announced, though the studio's previous game, Dread Delusion, was later ported to consoles.
How much does Entropy cost, and are there special editions?
An Early Access price has not been announced. The developer has said the game will start at a lower price in Early Access and increase incrementally toward the 1.0 release, and no special editions have been detailed. Check the Steam page for the current price.
Can I pre-order Entropy?
Steam does not offer pre-orders for Early Access titles. You can instead wishlist Entropy on Steam to be notified at launch, and a free demo is available to try right now.
Is Entropy on Game Pass or PS Plus?
No. There is no announced Game Pass, PS Plus, or other subscription availability. Entropy is currently a Steam-only PC release.
What kind of game is Entropy, and what's new?
It's a tactical, dark-fantasy turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs, with a party of up to six characters and a story split across three acts. It marks Lovely Hellplace's move from Dread Delusion's open-world design to structured, tactical party combat while keeping the retro low-poly art style.
Entropy
Tuesday, August 18, 2026