Software Inc.

Is Software Inc. still being updated?

The last update to Software Inc. was posted 3 months ago, on Aug 20, 2026. That is longer than a month, but within the last three. Over the past year updates to Software Inc. have come about every 41 days.

1. Aug 20, 2026PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.42
2. May 5, 2026PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.41
3. Apr 20, 2026UpdateThe garbage update
4. Apr 8, 2026PatchBeta 1.8.36 out on unstable branch
5. Feb 24, 2026UpdatePatch notes for Beta 1.8.34
6. Jan 16, 2026PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.33
7. Nov 20, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.31
8. Nov 6, 2025UpdatePatch notes for Beta 1.8.28
9. Oct 7, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.27
10. Sep 2, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.24

37 earlier updates and other posts

1. Aug 10, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.22
2. Jul 22, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.19
3. May 25, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.17
4. Apr 6, 2025UpdateFixed bug where cat was too round (He is rounder now)
5. Jan 28, 2025PatchBeta 1.8.12 officially out
6. Jan 23, 2025PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.11
7. Nov 25, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.10
8. Nov 3, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.9
9. Oct 9, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.8
10. Sep 29, 2024UpdatePublishers, piercings and project management
11. Sep 11, 2024PatchBeta 1.8.4 out on unstable branch
12. Jul 7, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.8.3
13. May 18, 2024UpdateSoftware Inc. goes 64-bit
14. Apr 15, 2024UpdateNew content update out
15. Feb 27, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.33
16. Jan 30, 2024UpdateAchievements are out!
17. Jan 12, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.28
18. Jan 3, 2024PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.27
19. Dec 21, 2023UpdateNew skyscrapers and curved corners
20. Nov 22, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.25
21. Nov 20, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.24
22. Nov 17, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.23
23. Nov 14, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.22
24. Nov 13, 2023Major updateMultiplayer officially out
25. Oct 31, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.16
26. Sep 30, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.10
27. Sep 11, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.7.3
28. Sep 8, 2023UpdateMultiplayer out in unstable branch
29. May 22, 2023PatchPatch notes for Beta 1.6.8
30. May 19, 2023UpdateLogos and awards officially out
31. Oct 4, 2026NewsFinal Overhaul update
32. Aug 5, 2026NewsOverhaul update
33. Jun 8, 2026NewsThe overhauls will continue until morale improves

How long has Software Inc. been in early access?

Software Inc. entered Early Access on Steam on May 1, 2015 and has been in it for 11 years, 6 months.

How many people are playing Software Inc.?

Software Inc. peaked at 139 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Software Inc.?

Steam users tag Software Inc. as Management, Economy, Simulation, Capitalism and Building. Software Inc. is online + Local co-op and priced at $22.99, and 94% of its 7,637 Steam reviews are positive.

Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.

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Steam tags: Management, Economy, Simulation, Capitalism, Building, Sandbox, Game Development, Indie, Moddable, Multiplayer.

Status	Slowing
Early access since	May 1, 2015
Last update	Aug 20, 2026
Typical gap	41 days between updates
Playing now	124 (Nov 14, 23:47 UTC)
7-day peak	139
Steam reviews	94% positive of 7,637
Price	$22.99
Play	Online + Local co-op
Steam Deck	Playable
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer	Coredumping
Publisher	Coredumping

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