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BatMUD

Text-based fantasy MMO with open exploration and player-built cities

Antti A. Luostarinen, Emil Nilimaa, Niklas Lindroos, Matti A. Virtanen, Riku-Ville Mäkelä, Lauri Holmas, Polar Night Software Sp. z o.o. · Published by Balanced Alternative Techniques ry · Released Nov 19, 2019

Massively MultiplayerRPG

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 198
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
32
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Aug 11, 2024
Minimum PC
Any (1024x768 minimum res…
4 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is BatMUD?

BatMUD is a text-based multiplayer RPG set in an open medieval fantasy realm. You explore, fight, complete quests, craft and trade items, and develop a character who can reincarnate. This release is a client for a game you can also play online without it.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy long-term character growth in text-based worlds
  • +you like crafting and trading with other players

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer graphics to reading descriptions and commands
  • −you want an RPG that is easy to learn

What players say

83% of 198 reviews are positive

Players praise the large world and range of activities, but some say learning its systems takes time.

Players over time

▲ +15% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 36 players on Nov 5, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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BatMUD system requirements

Minimum: Any (1024x768 minimum res…, 4 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Any
Processor
Any
Graphics
Any (1024x768 minimum resolution)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
256 MB available space

Does BatMUD have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does BatMUD run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
character creation on BatMUD's website
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does BatMUD use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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