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BatMUD

BatMUD Steam metadata

Antti A. Luostarinen, Emil Nilimaa, Niklas Lindroos, Matti A. Virtanen, Riku-Ville Mäkelä, Lauri Holmas, Polar Night Software Sp. z o.o. | Nov 19, 2019 | game

Released

44players observed · 25 September 2026 - 12:54:39 UTC

Massively MultiplayerRPGText-BasedSteam Store

  • Latest observed players44 · 25 September 2026 - 12:54:39 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak51
  • Units sold (VGI)5,730
  • Revenue (VGI)$22,202
  • Review score86% positive

BatMUD metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed players44 · 25 September 2026 - 12:54:39 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak51
  • Units sold (VGI)5,730
  • Revenue (VGI)$22,202
  • Review score86% positive
  • Total reviews187
  • Release dateNov 19, 2019
  • DeveloperAntti A. Luostarinen, Emil Nilimaa, Niklas Lindroos, Matti A. Virtanen, Riku-Ville Mäkelä, Lauri Holmas, Polar Night Software Sp. z o.o.
  • PublisherBalanced Alternative Techniques ry

Genres: Massively Multiplayer, RPG

Company pages: Developer: Antti A. Luostarinen, Emil Nilimaa, Niklas Lindroos, Matti A. Virtanen, Riku-Ville Mäkelä, Lauri Holmas, Polar Night Software Sp. z o.o.Publisher: Balanced Alternative Techniques ry

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BatMUD Steam metadata

BatMUD metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/616920/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/616920/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/616920
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for BatMUD

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

86% positive, 160 positive, 27 negative

Price and discount

$4.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 19 November 2019

Latest Steam announcements

  • BatMUD game client v1.107 released - 11 August 2024

    We're delighted to release v1.107 of our game client for the 34-year old BatMUD - an Internet legend in multiplayer hack'n slash style free world roaming text-based gaming. It's right now available for Windows and Linux (in 64-bit and 32-bit versions for both). A codesigned MacOS version will follow shortly. Changelog (v1.107) Fixed the extemely evasive game client start-up issue(s) with new loadImage routine changes Saved CommandHistory.xml no longer grows massive and hangs at start-up (limited to 11000 commands) Removed the extra newline from each line when copypasting text to e.g. outside the game client Added sentry ability for tracing errors/error context aware monitoring for catching issues faster Console! You can now open /console to see game client internal debug msgs and other similar output Updated certain game client internal libraries with newer versions of the said librarie…

  • Hotfix to v1.106 - 30 August 2023

    Balanced Alternative Techniques ry ("B.A.T. ry") just released a hotfix to the version 1.106 of our game client for BatMUD on Steam for all of our currently supported platforms (Windows 64-bit and 32-bit, Linux 64-bit and 32-bit and MacOS). Mini-FAQ: What are the changes included in this hotfix version? The changes done are as follows: Changing a character's saved password to another in login screen should now update and save properly Your command history is now limited 10k lines due to size issues with CommandHistory.xml savefile Why was this hotfix needed / implemented? Hey, thank you for asking! We found out that there was an issue with the new v1.106 feature that allow players to quit & restart the game client and still retain their last issued commands (and conveniently access them, e.g. by arrow-up or searching otherwise). The player issued commands are stored locally in the \batc…

  • BatMUD game client v1.106 released - 10 July 2023

    We're very proud to release yet another version of our beloved game client for BatMUD! It's available as both 64-bit and 32-bit builds on the Steam store for Windows and Linux. A codesigned MacOS version is also available. Changelog (v1.106): Trigger groups! You can now enable/disable multiple triggers at once for enhanced gameplay (ALT-G) Repeat timers! You can now have the game client do /repeat 00:00:30 5 smile (note: help robot) Command-line history now saves. When you restart the game client, you have your command history Log files are now automatically split into 50 MB chunks 'for performance reasons' Font selection is now available also for the Map, Party and Buff frames + Health bar Very small enhancements to the look and feel here and there (for more intuitivity) Turning volume to '0' in Sound control now uses the actual sound volume value instead Fixed split-screen scrollback…

  • BatMUD game client v1.105 released - 24 May 2023

    Finally! BatMUD game client v1.105 is out for Windows 64-bit and 32-bit, Linux 64-bit and 32-bit and of course Mac OS as well. Changelog (v1.105): Global font control! Change font size globally w/ a slider that adjusts (almost) all views Notepad! Create your own notes and have them usable & stored within the game client (ALT-N) Realm map user experience improved through enhancements via an upgrade of its internal library Screen tearing fixed: finally got rid of screen tearing issues that have plagued many new setups Improvement to screen speed due to being able to remove a ton of repaint(); (related to above) Writing files: move configuration file(s) (instead of copy) to ensure an almost atomic operation Error control: check during startup whether configuration files are valid XML Failure tolerance: re-create broken (0 bytes long) configuration files during game client startup Fixed mou…

  • Update: Steam Cloud for BatMUD now allows 93 GB of storage space per user - 23 November 2022

    We have extended the Steam Cloud storage from previous 943.45 MB to 93.12 GB for every BatMUD Steam game client player. Steam Cloud is best utilized for saving your game configuration/setup (and such as scripts & triggers) in the Cloud in addition to your local computer/desktop. Its most prominent feature for BatMUD is the ability to use the same configurations and look-and-feel on all of the machines you are playing BatMUD on. We are also painfully aware of some users facing Steam Cloud issues otherwise where our game client is unable to start (in some certain scenarios). These obviously affect our game's rating very negatively (refunds are available). We have published a solution on the Steam community forum for BatMUD, which is available behind the following link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/616920/discussions/0/3496509339514297446/ Please report to [email protected] in case you are…

  • New playable race: The Harpy (and release of game client v1.103) - 17 October 2021

    The lands around Shadowkeep are thriving, our villages growing into towns and towns into cities. Timber is in high demand, and although woodcutting trade is an arduous way to make a living, the profits are lucrative enough to attract plenty of work force. This was to be yet another woodcutting enterprise to bring in much-needed fuel for the growth of the land, and so our caravan of woodcutters made the journey to the untouched woods and set a camp in an old aspen forest. Little did we know that sharp eyes were watching our every move from above. The woodcutting operation progressed, and we ventured ever deeper into the forest. Alas, we went too far. When the attack came, it was swift and brutal. Many lost their lives. Us survivors are setting up defences in a destitute attempt to hold back the inevitable. But while we may soon be dead, we'll take as many of the fiends with us as we can!…

  • BatMUD; 30 years online on the Internet Today - 14 April 2020

    On the 14th of April in 1990, the Realm of our text-based fantasy game was born. Today, the harbinger of online gaming from Finland; BatMUD, has been online on the Internet for 30 years, keeping people at home. BatMUD turns 30 years old Today!! In celebration of this Jubilee on this special day: there is Cake, amplified experience gain rate, events and special auctions, etc. Let us take a moment to appreciate our colossal, decades spanning journey and the gargantuan feat it represents-- Thank You for everyone who has been a part of the Community during all these years. Let us see the Game and Community continue strong well into the future. Here's for BatMUD, cheers! Come join celebrate with us in-game.

  • BatMUD released on Steam - 21 November 2019

    After a massively long wait for the fans, BatMUD has now been made available on Steam store! This first release includes Windows, SteamOS and Linux versions. MacOS to follow later. Mudders and new players alike can now grab and purchase a copy from: https://store.steampowered.com/app/616920/BatMUD/ Forge artifacts of power. Sail to faraway lands. Build a city in your name. Establish your legacy. Perish, and be born anew. See guilds fall, races become extinct - or be one to nurture them. Explore the realm and roam free. Hone your craft, by forge or by arcane arts, and empower yourself - or others, for a price. -- BatMUD is a text-based medieval fantasy game with an extremely rich set of features. We offer a significant player to player commerce system; and experienced players can build their own items, including seafaring vessels and even cities. Play anything you wish; build your charac…

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
130 August 2023Hotfix to v1.1065141476355653590089
223 November 2022Update: Steam Cloud for BatMUD now allows 93 GB of storage space per user4836332027652824298

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID616920
Live current players44
SteamPulse tracked peak51
Live count (today's peak floor)44
Price$4.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$4.99
Current price USD$4.99
Release dateNov 19, 2019
DeveloperAntti A. Luostarinen, Emil Nilimaa, Niklas Lindroos, Matti A. Virtanen, Riku-Ville Mäkelä, Lauri Holmas, Polar Night Software Sp. z o.o.
PublisherBalanced Alternative Techniques ry
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimum0
SteamSpy owner estimate maximum20,000
Review typeVery Positive
Positive review percent86%
Positive reviews160
Negative reviews27
Total reviews187
Steam recommendations187
AchievementsNot available
Average playtime foreverNot available
Windows supportYes
macOS supportYes
Linux supportYes
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/616920/

Short description

BatMUD is a text-based medieval fantasy massively multiplayer online game with an extremely rich set of features - constantly in development since 1990.

About this game

Disclaimer about BatMUD BatMUD is a text-based game , hence buyer discretion is advised! All graphics in this game are solely for enhancing/supporting the text-gaming experience (read: this game does not contain graphics). TL;DR BatMUD is pure text. Yes, ASCII-characters, words and even elaborate sentences. Like a book that you interact with. However, it's not a multiple choice book but more of an open-ended choice. Play as you like, alone or with hundreds of others simultaneously online. About the Game There's a MUD on Steam. Forge artifacts of power. Sail to faraway lands. Build a city in your name. Establish your legacy. Perish, and be born anew. See guilds fall, races become extinct - or be one to nurture them. Explore the realm and roam free. Hone your craft, by forge or by arcane arts, and empower yourself - or others, for a price. -- BatMUD is a text-based medieval fantasy game with an extremely rich set of features. We offer a significant player to player commerce system; and experienced players can build their own items, including seafaring vessels and even cities. Play anything you wish; build your character, reincarnate. Find locked races and establish secret societies. Enjoy the massive open realm, roam free. Create, trade, quest, amass wealth and equipment. Make friends within the vibrant and colourful player community. A detailed combat system, familiars, mounts and hundreds of custom zones built over 25 years. Constantly evolving, always under further development. BatMUD is the predecessor of MMOs and a hidden jewel of the Internet. Come, become a newbie once again. (This store item is a 'MUD client' for playing BatMUD. You can also play the game online without this game client.)

Supported languages

English

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
1Multi-player
20MMO
49PvP
36Online PvP
9Co-op
38Online Co-op
27Cross-Platform Multiplayer
23Steam Cloud
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejus14Violência Medo Atos criminosos Linguagem imprópria Drogas lícitas
steam germany16Drastische Gewalt Alkohol / Tabak Derbe Sprache
igrs18Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Kekerasan Horor

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $4.99
  • Highest observed: $4.99

BatMUD's USD price history spans from Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $4.99, the highest is $4.99, and the first visible tracked price is $4.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

BatMUD's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $4.99, from Sep 25, 2026 through Sep 25, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $4.99. The latest run records $4.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $4.99
  • Current list price: $4.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records BatMUD at $4.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSD$4.99$4.990%
United KingdomGBNot availableNot availableNot available
Euro AreaEUNot availableNot availableNot available
AustraliaAUNot availableNot availableNot available
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MexicoMXNot availableNot availableNot available
NorwayNONot availableNot availableNot available
PolandPLNot availableNot availableNot available
SwitzerlandCHNot availableNot availableNot available
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SingaporeSGNot availableNot availableNot available
Hong KongHKNot availableNot availableNot available
South AfricaZANot availableNot availableNot available
UkraineUANot availableNot availableNot available
KazakhstanKZNot availableNot availableNot available
IndonesiaIDNot availableNot availableNot available
ThailandTHNot availableNot availableNot available
MalaysiaMYNot availableNot availableNot available
PhilippinesPHNot availableNot availableNot available
VietnamVNNot availableNot availableNot available
United Arab EmiratesAENot availableNot availableNot available
Saudi ArabiaSANot availableNot availableNot available
IsraelILNot availableNot availableNot available
ChileCLNot availableNot availableNot available
ColombiaCONot availableNot availableNot available
Costa RicaCRNot availableNot availableNot available
KuwaitKWNot availableNot availableNot available
PeruPENot availableNot availableNot available
QatarQANot availableNot availableNot available
TaiwanTWNot availableNot availableNot available
UruguayUYNot availableNot availableNot available
ArmeniaAMNot availableNot availableNot available
ArgentinaARNot availableNot availableNot available
TurkeyTRNot availableNot availableNot available
PakistanPKNot availableNot availableNot available

Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $4.99.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$4.99$4.99No changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $4.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-25$4.99$4.99No discountSteam Store

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