How Many Dudes? Wiki
Your complete fan-built guide — full release July 30, 2026 with 35% off on Steam.
Welcome to the How Many Dudes? Wiki — the fan-made companion site covering the standalone roguelike game developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans, creators of Crashlands and creators of the legendary Rule of Rose. This wiki is not affiliated with or endorsed by Butterscotch Shenanigans.
What is How Many Dudes?
How Many Dudes? is a roguelike dudebuilder and strategic autobattler born from the viral “how many men vs one gorilla?” debate. You recruit an army of absurd Dudes, stack synergies, collect Relics and Trinkets, and survive escalating waves — from toddlers to gorillas to gods.
The demo surpassed 475,000 downloads ahead of the full launch, with over 200,000 Steam wishlists as of April 2026.
How to Play the Demo
The free demo is available on three official platforms only:
- Steam (recommended) — full 4K resolution, best performance; demo progress carries over to the full game
- itch.io — browser-based version with identical content
- Gx.games — same build as itch.io
Avoid unofficial APKs or any site claiming to offer a free full version — Butterscotch explicitly warns these are scams or malware. Only use the official sources above.
Game Information at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Developer | Butterscotch Shenanigans |
| Full Release | July 30, 2026 at 10AM PST / 5PM UTC |
| Launch Discount | 35% off on Steam at release (confirmed July 23, 2026) |
| Platforms (1.0) | PC (Steam), Android, iOS, Browser |
| Price | Paid on Steam at launch (35% off); mobile listed ~$9.99 on App Store |
| Genre | Roguelike / Autobattler / Dudebuilder |
| Demo Status | Available now (free) |
| Team Compositions | 850,668 possible comps at launch (5-Dude teams) |
Core Game Systems
How Many Dudes? is built on interlocking systems that compound into deep runs:
- Dude Families — 42 unique Dudes across 6 families (Undead, Employed, Warrior, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action)
- Synergies — combining Dudes from the same family unlocks stacking bonuses
- Relics — hundreds of collectibles that warp combat rules
- Trinkets — equippable boss rewards assigned to a Dude Type (Baseball Bat, Taser, Face Tattoo, and more at launch)
- Wandering Dude Events — Merchant, Scavenger, Food Dude, Promoter Dude, Smuggler Dude, and others reshape mid-run choices
- Challenge Tiers — Tier 2 and Tier 3 unlock after beating the Tier 1 final boss, with Endless Mode after any final boss
Game Modes
- Main Run — the core roguelike experience
- Daily Dude — shared daily Pre-Posted Flyer challenge
- Ensemble Mode — pre-select your squad (slots unlock via metaprogression)
- Rematch Mode — replay specific waves or bosses
See the Game Modes guide for details.
Official Resources
- Official Butterscotch Games Site
- Steam Store Page
- Developer Tips Blog — Top 10 Newbie Tips
- Newbie Tips Wiki Guide — expanded version with Relic Pool and economy details
- Butterscotch Discord
Game Languages
How Many Dudes? supports 9 languages at launch: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Latin American Spanish. The January 2026 demo update added 8 new language options to the demo UI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about How Many Dudes.
Is How Many Dudes? available on mobile?
Yes at full release on July 30, 2026. Butterscotch confirmed Android and iOS launch alongside PC. Pre-registration is open on Google Play and the App Store. Do not download unofficial APKs — only use official store listings.
Does the demo progress carry over to the full game?
Yes on Steam. According to the official Steam page, demo progress carries over to the full game upon release on July 30, 2026. Browser demo progress (itch.io, Gx.games) may not transfer.
Is this wiki affiliated with Butterscotch Shenanigans?
No. This is an independent fan-made resource. The official game page and developer channels are the authoritative sources for game information.