How Many Dudes? Wiki
August 11, 2026 — 100k launch sales, free update announced, and full Achievements guide.
Welcome to the How Many Dudes? Wiki — the fan-made companion site covering the standalone roguelike game developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans, creators of Crashlands. This wiki is not affiliated with or endorsed by Butterscotch Shenanigans.
August 11, 2026 update: the wiki added a complete Steam Achievements guide (all 69 unlocks) and refreshed Updates through v1.0.12-rc.2 (August 8). Butterscotch announced a free content update with new Dudes targeting release within a couple of months after 100k sales in 50 hours.
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 | Live since July 30, 2026 (10AM PST / 5PM UTC) |
| Latest Patch | v1.0.12-rc.2 (August 8, 2026) |
| Launch Milestone | 100,000 Steam sales in 50 hours (August 1, 2026) |
| Launch Discount | 35% off on Steam at release (check store for current pricing) |
| Platforms (1.0) | PC (Steam), Android, iOS, Steam Deck; browser demos |
| Price | Paid on Steam (launch discount); mobile ~$9.99 on App Store |
| Genre | Roguelike / Autobattler / Dudebuilder |
| Demo Status | Still available free on Steam, itch.io, Gx.games |
| Team Compositions | 850,668 possible comps (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); see the Trinkets guide
- 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 — pre-lock all five Dude Types and rematch with the full Relic Pool (see Rematch Mode guide)
- Endless Mode — continue after any final boss to push past round 110+ (see Endless Mode guide)
See the Game Modes guide for details. Boss Trinkets are covered in the Trinkets guide.
Start Here
- Guides Hub — full index (desktop nav shows 7 + View all)
- Achievements Guide — all 69 Steam unlocks with planning tips
- G.O.A.T. Boss — round 105 Gold Star prep
- Killipede Boss — Tier 2 final boss / Freight Train
- Consumables — Juice, Meteors, potions timing
- Dudeconomy — Gold, Juice, shop timing
- Platforms — Steam, mobile, Deck, cloud saves
Official Resources
- Official Butterscotch Games Site
- Official Patch Notes
- Steam Store Page
- Developer Tips Blog — Top 10 Newbie Tips
- Newbie Tips Wiki Guide — expanded version with Relic Pool and economy details
- Butterscotch Discord
Press & Early Reviews
Bullet Haven — Review — “Absolutely worth trying… Its synergy system rivals Balatro.” (Pre-launch review, July 2026.)
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. The full game launched on Android and iOS alongside PC on July 30, 2026. Download only from official Google Play and App Store listings — avoid unofficial APKs.
Does the demo progress carry over to the full game?
Yes on Steam. Demo Star ratings, Gold, and progression carry over to the full game. 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.