Direct answer
BOMBANANA! was released on Steam on September 2, 2026. Steam lists Lefto Studio as the developer, TARK as the publisher, and Windows plus Mac support. It requires exactly three players for online co-op: one player handles the bomb without seeing it, one reads the manual without speaking, and one can see the bomb and gestures without hearing teammates.
| Question | Current answer |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 2, 2026 |
| Store | Steam |
| Developer | Lefto Studio |
| Publisher | TARK |
| Player count | Exactly three players |
| Platforms | Windows and macOS on Steam |
| Modes | Campaign, Endless, and Custom |
| Demo status | No demo button shown on the store page at the September 5 check |
| Price | Paid game; Steam shows the current regional price |
The Steam store now sells the full game. A free demo, when available, is separate from ownership of that release.
What remains unconfirmed
The Steam store now sells the full game. The earlier announcement promised that the demo would return at launch, but the current store page does not show a demo button. No fixed schedule for additional content is confirmed.
Player roles and group size
BOMBANANA! is built around asymmetric information. It is not a two-player puzzle game with an optional third slot.
| Role | What the role can do | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Blind role | Can touch and operate the bomb | Cannot see colors or read screens |
| Manual role | Can read the disposal manual | Cannot speak the instructions |
| Deaf role | Can see the bomb and teammate gestures | Cannot hear teammates |
Arrange a group of three before buying. Each role holds information the other two need, so a missing teammate leaves a gap in the puzzle.
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Launch modes and features
| Feature | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Campaign | 30 handcrafted levels with rising difficulty |
| Endless | Procedurally generated wave-based levels |
| Custom | Adjustable bomb difficulty, timers, modules, hazards, and mistakes |
| Puzzle modules | 14 new launch modules in the official feature post |
| Lobby tools | Global lobby browser and room codes |
| Accessibility | Two colorblind modes listed in the feature post |
| Achievements | Steam now lists 23 achievements in total |
| Voice | Voice-synced mouth animations listed for lobby and game sessions |
The official posts also mention features that may arrive after launch. Treat those as future plans unless they appear on the live Steam page after release.
Windows and Mac requirements
Steam’s app data lists modest storage needs, but the game needs a broadband internet connection because it is an online co-op game.
| Requirement | Windows minimum | Windows recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 / AMD Radeon Vega 3 or equivalent | Intel Iris Xe / NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 300 MB available space | 300 MB available space |
| Requirement | Mac minimum | Mac recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later | macOS 12.0 Monterey or later |
| Processor | Apple M1 or Intel Core i3 6th gen or later | Apple M1 Pro/M2 or later, or Intel Core i5 8th gen or later |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 600 MB available space | 600 MB available space |
For a Mac teammate, check both the macOS version and processor listed above. The Windows storage figure does not apply to the Mac build.
Official sources
The BOMBANANA Steam store page lists the September 2, 2026 release date, developer, publisher, online co-op premise, supported languages, Windows and Mac platforms, and system requirements.
The BOMBANANA Steam announcements page includes the August 12 release-date post, the August 19 demo status post, and the August 29 launch feature post.
The official Lefto Studio YouTube channel is linked from the developer’s Steam announcement posts.
FAQ
When is the BOMBANANA release date?
BOMBANANA! was released on Steam on September 2, 2026. The Steam store page and the developer’s release-date announcement both point to that date.
How many players does BOMBANANA need?
BOMBANANA! needs exactly three players. Steam describes it as a three-player co-op game, and the feature list says no more and no less.
Is BOMBANANA on Mac?
Yes. Steam’s app data lists both Windows and macOS support. Check the Steam page again if you are on an older Mac, because compatibility notices can vary by macOS version.
Is BOMBANANA free to play?
No. Steam currently sells the full game. Check your regional store for its price and any temporary discount.
What modes are in BOMBANANA at launch?
The official launch feature post lists Campaign, Endless, and Custom modes. Campaign has 30 handcrafted levels, Endless uses wave-based procedural levels, and Custom lets players adjust bomb settings.
Is the BOMBANANA demo available?
The developer previously said the demo would return at launch, but the Steam store did not show a demo button at the September 5 check. Do not treat that earlier plan as confirmation of current availability.