Bang! Howdy

Online Western strategy battles with steam-powered robots and cavalry

Affliction Networks · Released Aug 5, 2017

Action Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Strategy Free To Play

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 76% of 123
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 31, 2026
Minimum PC: 64MB; 0.5 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Bang! Howdy?

An online strategy game with Western, steampunk, and Native American myth elements. Players use units such as artillery, wheeled robot gunmen, cavalry, and gunslingers in PvP and co-op play.

For you if...

+you like competitive online strategy matches
+you enjoy Western settings mixed with steampunk machinery

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo play over online multiplayer
−you want action without managing different combat units

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Bang! Howdy system requirements

Minimum: 64MB, 0.5 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1Ghz Processor
Graphics: 64MB Video Card
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Notes: OpenGL 2.0 Compliant Video Drivers, Java 1.8

Does Bang! Howdy 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 Bang! Howdy 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
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese.

Does Bang! Howdy use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some generated 3D Models, Voice Overs

The statement mentions: ArtVoices

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