How Many Dudes? The Roguelike Autobattler
By Butterscotch Shenanigans
Steam data
Everything Steam lists for How Many Dudes? The Roguelike Autobattler · record updated 19 hours ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Butterscotch Shenanigans
- Publisher
- Butterscotch Shenanigans
- Steam profile
- Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked Nov 1, 2025
- Website
- howmanydudes.com
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Verified
Features
6Prices
CanadaCA$CAD
Every price change is kept from Oct 23, 2026 on. Pick a region below to compare.
Americas 10
United States$USD
$14.99
Lowest $14.99 · Oct 2026
CanadaCA$CAD
C$ 17.99
Lowest C$ 17.99 · Oct 2026
BrazilR$BRL
R$53,49
Lowest R$53,49 · Oct 2026
MexicoMex$MXN
Mex$ 204.99
Lowest Mex$ 204.99 · Oct 2026
Latin America (USD)$USD
$8.55
Lowest $8.55 · Oct 2026
ChileCLP$CLP
CLP$9.549
Lowest CLP$9.549 · Oct 2026
ColombiaCOL$COP
COL$ 38.999,00
Lowest COL$ 38.999,00 · Oct 2026
PeruS/.PEN
S/. 37.75
Lowest S/. 37.75 · Oct 2026
Uruguay$UUYU
$U510,00
Lowest $U510,00 · Oct 2026
Costa Rica₡CRC
₡7.350,00
Lowest ₡7.350,00 · Oct 2026
Europe 5
CIS 4
Asia-Pacific 15
Japan¥JPY
¥1,900
Lowest ¥1,900 · Oct 2026
South Korea₩KRW
₩ 16,000
Lowest ₩ 16,000 · Oct 2026
China¥CNY
¥54.00
Lowest ¥54.00 · Oct 2026
Hong KongHK$HKD
HK$ 87.00
Lowest HK$ 87.00 · Oct 2026
TaiwanNT$TWD
NT$ 308.00
Lowest NT$ 308.00 · Oct 2026
SingaporeS$SGD
S$16.25
Lowest S$16.25 · Oct 2026
MalaysiaRMMYR
RM36.75
Lowest RM36.75 · Oct 2026
IndonesiaRpIDR
Rp 134 999
Lowest Rp 134 999 · Oct 2026
Thailand฿THB
฿295.00
Lowest ฿295.00 · Oct 2026
Philippines₱PHP
₱475.00
Lowest ₱475.00 · Oct 2026
Vietnam₫VND
216.000₫
Lowest 216.000₫ · Oct 2026
India₹INR
₹719.00
Lowest ₹719.00 · Oct 2026
South Asia (USD)$USD
$8.55
Lowest $8.55 · Oct 2026
AustraliaA$AUD
A$ 20.95
Lowest A$ 20.95 · Oct 2026
New ZealandNZ$NZD
NZ$ 23.49
Lowest NZ$ 23.49 · Oct 2026
Middle East & Africa 7
Israel₪ILS
₪54.49
Lowest ₪54.49 · Oct 2026
Saudi ArabiaSRSAR
37.49 SR
Lowest 37.49 SR · Oct 2026
United Arab EmiratesAED
47.49 AED
Lowest 47.49 AED · Oct 2026
KuwaitKDKWD
3.20 KD
Lowest 3.20 KD · Oct 2026
QatarQRQAR
38.75 QR
Lowest 38.75 QR · Oct 2026
South AfricaRZAR
R 149.99
Lowest R 149.99 · Oct 2026
Patches
Patch notes
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Sep 9, 2026 v1.0.12-rc.6 Save Backup Hotfix
This small hotfix contains an update to the save backup system to further mitigate the risk of data loss after an unexpected power outage.
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Aug 14, 2026 v1.0.12-rc.5 Hotfixes
Fixed a crash that would occur if the Explorer Dude attempted to heal a Zombie Dude who just exploded. The Killipede now has a per-Dude cooldown on how frequently it can throw Dudes with its lightning shocks.
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Aug 14, 2026 v1.0.12-rc.4 Bug Fixes
The Spray n' Pray relic for Trooper Dudes now properly respects its internal cooldown. Warlock Dudes will now properly transfer damage via Unholy Grail. The Family Dude achievement will now count for the Sci-Fi and Undead families as inten…
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Aug 5, 2026 v1.0.5-rc.12 - Save Backup Hotfix
Updated the game's save backup system to more purposefully compensate for a Windows OS issue that can result in corrupted save data in the event of a power outage or Blue Screen of Death. This change should substantially reduce the likelih…
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Aug 2, 2026 v1.0.5-rc.9 - Hotfixes
Reduced the CPU load of the Medical License without affecting its throughput. Fixed an issue that could cause locked runs in your Best Runs page to still get pushed off the board.
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Aug 1, 2026 v1.0.5-rc.8
Added a Tier indicator above the Victory UI to make it more understandable that there are higher difficulties.
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Jul 31, 2026 v1.0.5-rc.7 Minor Tweaks & Fixes
Fixed an issue that caused the Rumpus sign-in prompt on the main menu to appear multiple times for the same player. The Tier indicator in the top-right corner of the game's UI is now shown in Tier 1. The Trench Coat Relic now shows a dynam…
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Jul 30, 2026 v1.0.5-rc.5 - Minor Hotfix
The Time Dude's Fossilizer Relic now properly gives him Toughness.
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Jul 23, 2026 One Week Left! Plus a Demo Update! And a Launch Discount!
Sup DUDES 😎How Many Dudes? is launching in ONE WEEK on July 30th @ 10AM PT (5PM UTC)! And I've got a PAIR OF SURPRISES for ya:HMD will launch with a hefty 35% DISCOUNT!We've updated the Demo!To our 500,000+ demo players: ❤️THANK YOU!❤️ Th…
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Jun 18, 2026 How Many Dudes runs on Steam Deck!
HEY, DUDES! Are you looking to get a bunch of Dudes all up in your Deck? We've got some info for you!"How Many Dudes?" was originally designed around mouse input. It's all about clickable interfaces: you can click on just about anything on…
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Feb 17, 2026 How Many Dudes Demo v0.1.41-rc.13: Minor Update
Misc. ImprovementsWhen the Ranch Shop opens, your pocket dice appear in the "Restock" row of the shop to make it more obvious you can use them to reroll the shop.If you had your combat speed set to 1.5x and it was reset to 1x at the start …
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Feb 9, 2026 v0.1.41-rc.8: Minor bug fix update
This is a minor update for bug fixing purposes:Fixed an issue that could cause your Relic Stash to crash if you purchased relics from the Merchant Dude, played a round, and then abandoned the round before it ended and then replayed it.Fixe…
Builds
2| Build | Branch | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 25970250 | experimental_fix | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 25131867 | public | Sep 9, 2026 |
Packages & DLC
DLCs
1| ID | Name | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 4815310 | Not on the store yet | — |
Depots
Depots
3| ID | Name | Systems | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3934271 | — | Windows, Linux | 187.5 MB | 139.8 MB | 215526684630175472 |
| 3934272 | — | macOS | — | — | — |
| 4815311 | — DLC 4815310 | All | 74.1 MB | 73.7 MB | 3677334875839138521 |
Branches
2| Branch | Build | Updated | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 25131867 | Sep 9, 2026 | Open |
| experimental_fix For testing experimental fixes | 25970250 | Oct 15, 2026 | Open |
Configuration
Install foldersteamapps/common/How Many Dudes
Launch options
4| Executable | Arguments | Systems | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HowManyDudes.exe | Windows | ||
| debug.bat | Windows | with Diagnostic Logging | |
| HowManyDudes.app\Contents\MacOS\HowManyDudes | macOS | ||
| HowManyDudes.app\Contents\Resources\debug.sh | macOS | with Diagnostic Logging |
Cloud saves
| Root | Path | Pattern | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinAppDataLocal | HowManyDudes/{64BitSteamID} | * | All |
Achievements
Global unlock rate
share of players who have it-
Boss Blaster
Win a boss battle.
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I've Seen Things
Discover 20 Collectibles.
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Fair Trade
Loan a Relic to the Scavenger Dude.
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Silver Star Dude
Win a Silver Star boss fight.
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YOLO
Invest in the Baller Package at the Business Dude.
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All You Can Eat
Defeat at least 100 Crabs in a single battle.
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The G.O.A.T.
Defeat the G.O.A.T. to earn a Gold Star in Tier 1.
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Dude Master
Earn all the Gold Stars for an individual Dude and his Relics.
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Nuclear Codes
Launch a Nuke.
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Self-Help
Have a Dude reach 15% Regeneration.
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I Wasn't Worried
Get 100 Saves in a single battle without losing.
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De-Boned
Have a Dude generate 3 Skeledudes via the Gravestone Relic in a single battle.
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Thirsty Dudes
Beat round 80 without using any Dude Juice the entire run.
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Single-Minded Dude
Win a run with at least 40 of a single Dude Type on your Roster.
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Out of Stock
Restock the Merchant Dude's shop 100 times.
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Probably Needed Those
Hidden achievement
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Liches Get Stitches
Have a Dude reach 10 stacks of Revenant during a battle.
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Can't Touch This
Have at least 5,000 Temporary Health on a single Dude during a battle.
All 69 achievements
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Alternative Medicine
Have a Dude Type heal for 50,000 in a single battle using the Medical License.
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Dude Dabbler
Earn a Gold Star for at least one Dude Type from each Dude Family.
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The Perfect Crit
Have a Dude reach 67% Crit Chance during a battle.
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Mega Crits
Have a Dude reach 1,500% Crit Damage during a battle.
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Overdue Charges
Build up 1,000 stored damage on a single Dude with the Bad Credit Trinket.
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You In Particular
Zap a single target with Bottled Lightning when there are at least 20 enemies present.
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Juggler
Throw the same enemy 3 times with Meteors in a single battle.
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Cleavin' Steven
Have a Dude reach 1,000% Cleave during a battle.
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Sensitivity Training
Win a run with Dudes from 5 different Dude Families and a Relic from the Smuggler Dude.
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Universal Dude
Earn Gold Stars for every Universal Relic.
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M'Dude
Win a run with at least 20 stacks of the Fedora Trinket.
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It's Over 3,000
Have a Dude Type deal at least 3,000 Average DPS in a battle.
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Iron Dude
Win a run without using consumables during any boss fights.
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G.O.A.T. Crusher
Defeat the G.O.A.T. and all its minions in under 15 seconds.
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Necrodudicon
Summon at least 300 Skeledudes in a single battle.
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I'm Every Dude
Discover every Dude Type.
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Dancing Shoes
Have a Dude reach 70% Evasion during a battle.
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Family Dude
Earn Gold Stars for all the Dudes and Relics in a Dude Family.
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No Thanks
Prevent 3,000,000 damage in a single battle.
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Freight Train
Defeat the Killipede to earn a Gold Star in Tier 2.
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Safe Space
Give Therapy to Dudes in 3 different runs.
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Anger Management
Have a Viking Dude reach 200 stacks of Loki's Arm during a battle.
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Trinket Tinkerer
Discover every Trinket.
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Yoink
Lifesteal 10,000,000 HP.
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Actuary
Collect at least $2,000 worth of Life Insurance payouts in a single run.
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Dude of the Day
Win a Daily Dude run.
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Big Bunga
Have a Dude throw a single Bunga that deals 4,000 damage.
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Absolute Unit
Have a Dude grow to at least 1,000 centimeters tall.
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Who Needs Healing?
Generate 50,000,000 Temporary Health.
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Profit-Driven Dude
Earn $30,000 profit from the Business Dude in a single run.
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Merely a Setback
Win a run with a team comprised of only Undead Family Dudes.
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I've Seen Too Much
Discover every Collectible.
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Don't Tase Me
Deal 250,000 damage with the Taser in one battle.
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Try To Hit Me
Deflect 1,000,000 attacks.
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Cosmic Forces
Win the final boss battle in Tier 3.
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Doomer
Deal 300,000 damage in a single battle with the Mummy Dude's Curse of Doom.
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Never Felt Better
Have a Dude reach 1,000 Max HP.
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Warp Speed
Win a run with a team comprised of only Sci-Fi Family Dudes.
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Mob Mentality
Win a run without training any Regular Dudes at the Dude Whisperer.
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Workin' 9 to 5
Win a run with a team comprised of only Employed Family Dudes.
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Plot Armor
Win a run with a team comprised of only Action Family Dudes.
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Anonymous
Use Hacker Dudes to generate at least 100 Exploits in a single battle.
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Fellowship of the Dudes
Win a run with a team comprised of only Fantasy Family Dudes.
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Coupon Clipper
Buy 100 Relics at a discount using the Coupon Relic.
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Warmonger
Win a run with a team comprised of only Warrior Family Dudes.
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Baby Boomer
Defeat 50,000 Toddlers.
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On The Move
Win a run with this team: Cowboy, Alien, Samurai, Explorer, and Wizard.
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Retaliation
Win a run with this team: Psionic, Agent, Paladin, Spartan, and Druid.
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Support Squad
Win a run with this team: Alien, General, Lich, Time, and Manager.
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Way of the Fist
Have a Dude reach 15 Attack Speed during a battle.
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Big Pumpers
Win a run with this team: Ninja, Wizard, Ranger, Electrician, and Trooper.
News
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Aug 5, 2026 · Community Announcements What's Next for How Many Dudes?
It's been almost 1 week since the launch of How Many Dudes, and what a launch it's been!We're still triaging bugs, fixing up crashes, and otherwise hotfixing these Dudes into a more stable shape. But…
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Aug 3, 2026 · Community Announcements 🧪Beta Track Experiment - Tier 2 Available At the Start
Edit: August 5, 2026, 2:40PM CST Based on mixed-to-negative player feedback about this experiment we've decided to not make this change at this time. Edit: August 4, 2026, 11:17AM CSTBased on player …
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Aug 1, 2026 · Community Announcements 100k DUDES in just 50 hours!
DUDES. dudes...DUUUuuuUuuUuuUDES!!!In just 50 hours you Dudes made How Many Dudes our most successful launch ever with 100,000 sales!But that's not all - we've also:Nabbed a lovely 90%+ positive revi…
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Jul 30, 2026 · Community Announcements Solutions for launch error affecting non-English users
We have seen reports of launch error with the above prompt for non-English users. The solution is to turn off Windows 11 Smart App Control.You can follow these steps:Open Windows SettingsGo to "Priva…
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Jul 30, 2026 · Community Announcements How Many Dudes is OUT NOW!
Can you handle 42 Dudes?How Many Dudes is out now and 35% off to celebrate the launch, so I'd say it's time to find out!Making How Many Dudes (a.k.a. "HMD") has been some of the most fun we've had ma…
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Apr 16, 2026 · Community Announcements Release Date & Full Game Details!
BUCKLE UP, DUDES! How Many Dudes? will be launching on Thursday, July 30th at 10AM PST / 5PM UTC!The demo for HMD has been downloaded by more than 475,000 people, which is, y’know, a LOT. More than w…
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Feb 12, 2026 · GamingOnLinux How Many Dudes does it take to beat 1 horse-sized duck and 75 duck-sized horses? This game answers your dumb questions
If you love games that are a bit on the stupid side, the auto-battling roguelike How Many Dudes? may answer a few of your dumbest questions. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/…
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