Frosthaven

Frosthaven

Early access since Jul 2025

From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN! The dark fantasy tactical RPG features deep mechanics and challenging yet satisfying gameplay both in Single Player and Co-Op Online Multiplayer.

72% positive · 989 reviews
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Evaluation

Frosthaven launched into Steam Early Access on July 31, 2025 and has been actively developed throughout. Three major content updates shipped during Early Access on a roughly three-month cadence: Awakening Protocol (October 23, 2025), Legacy of the Algox (January 22, 2026), and Into the Abyss (April 22, 2026 — described by the developer as the third and final Early Access content update). The team has also maintained a steady stream of feature patches and bug fixes, with the most recent patch shipping on August 19, 2026. On June 30, 2026, the developer officially announced that Frosthaven will leave Early Access and launch as the complete 1.0 version on October 15, 2026. The 1.0 release will bring substantial new content not yet in the game: the final hero completing the full roster of 17, the climactic final chapter of the story campaign, a standalone "Road to Frosthaven" demo experience, house rules customization, an opening cinematic, hero unlock videos, and a fully implemented in-game Codex. The developer confirmed in that same post that on October 15, 2026, the game will be "fully content complete." On September 16, 2026 — just one day before today's assessment — the developer published a gameplay overview trailer continuing to build toward the October 15 launch. Post-1.0 plans are described as ongoing patching and support based on player feedback; no additional paid DLC or expansions have been announced.
Evidence
Developer officially announced Frosthaven 1.0 launches October 15, 2026, leaving Early Access. The 1.0 release will include the complete story campaign, all 17 heroes (final hero joins at launch), a standalone demo, house rules, opening cinematic, hero unlock videos, and a fully implemented Codex. Developer confirmed the game will be 'fully content complete' at 1.0 launch.
news post · Jun 30, 2026 source content planned
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Into the Abyss shipped as the third and final Early Access content update, adding two new heroes, a new storyline, biomes, and quests.
news post · Apr 22, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Publisher
Arc Games
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

After a successful year-long run in Early Access, FROSTHAVEN will officially launch on October 15, 2026! The full 1.0 version of the game will introduce a haul of new content and include all the content introduced during the game’s Early Access journey – giving you the complete FROSTHAVEN digital experience! 

From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN!

An evolution of the FROSTHAVEN board game experience, the dark fantasy tactical RPG serves as a spiritual successor to Gloomhaven and is developed by Snapshot Games. Players can expect deep mechanics and challenging yet immensely satisfying gameplay both in Single Player and Co-Op Online Multiplayer. Seasoned veterans of the original board game or Gloomhaven will feel right at home venturing into the unforgiving and treacherous northern frontier of FROSTHAVEN. Newcomers can start their first adventure with difficulty modes tailored to their skill level. Improved UX and quality-of-life features will ensure all players can enjoy their experience.

The brand-new character classes, each featuring unique playstyles and abilities, makes it so that every decision matters. Players must balance risk and reward, working towards the best synergies between the classes comprising their party. Carefully managing resources is paramount to progress through a gripping campaign, set in a vast world filled with menacing enemies and diverse environments.

FEATURES

  • UNIQUE CHARACTERS - Choose from six starting character classes—including the Banner Spear, Boneshaper, Drifter, Geminate, Blinkblade, and Deathwalker

    • Additional classes will be unlocked as you progress your campaign

    • Each class features its own unique abilities and playstyle to master

  • DEEP, TACTICAL COMBAT - Engage in deep, tactical turn-based combat, testing your skills against an array of new enemies and formidable bosses

    • Utilize an ability card system that requires careful planning to unleash devastating attacks, execute powerful combos, and try keeping your party members alive

  • BUILD YOUR OUTPOST - Manage the Outpost, constructing and upgrading various buildings, unlocking new game features and mechanics

  • A STUNNING WORLD TO EXPLORE – A stunning art style, highly detailed models and textures, and expressive animations all bring the world of FROSTHAVEN to life

    • Be ready to explore diverse biomes, changing seasons, and dynamic environments as your adventure progresses

  • AN EVER-GROWING EXPERIENCE - The Early Access release launches with 35+ quests across Acts 1 and 2, with over 130 total quests planned for the campaign as development continues

    • The included Tutorial allows both new and old players to get accommodated with the basic mechanics and gameplay

  • CO-OP ONLINE MULTIPLAYER – FROSTHAVEN supports 2-4 players so you can play with your friends anywhere and at any time

Last evaluated Sep 17, 2026
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