Steam release information
Dressmaker Steam Release Date: September 21, 2026
Dressmaker released on Steam on September 21, 2026 globally and is available to buy now. Steam may show September 22 as the local release date in later time zones such as China. The separate itch.io Prototype 0.5.5 remains available as a smaller name-your-price build.
Quick Answer
Dressmaker is out now on Steam. The US base price is $14.99, with a 10% introductory discount to $13.49 through September 28 and regional pricing elsewhere. Check the store before paying because Steam controls the displayed local price.
Steam purchase status and official launch announcement checked September 22, 2026.
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What To Do Now
- Open the official Steam page to buy the complete game and confirm your local price.
- Play the free prototype if you want to sample the cutting, sewing, fabric, and customer request loop before buying the full game.
- Avoid APK and reupload sites. The current official playable build is a PC prototype on itch.io, not an Android APK.
- Check your platform. Steam currently shows requirements for Windows and macOS. The free itch.io prototype also has a Linux build.
itch.io Prototype vs Steam Version
| Question | itch.io Prototype | Steam Version |
|---|---|---|
| Can you play it now? | Yes, Prototype 0.5.5 is available. | Yes. The complete game is available to buy on Steam. |
| What is it? | A smaller playable prototype. | The complete commercial release. |
| Price | Name-your-price on itch.io. | Announced at US$14.99 with regional pricing and a 10% launch discount; verify the live store price. |
| Content scope | Core dressmaking loop, limited prototype content. | Expanded town, customers, shop displays, reputation, and coin systems. |
| Best for | Trying the game today. | Playing the complete commercial release. |
What The Steam Version Adds
- A longer commission campaign: the price announcement describes approximately 35 hours of story commissions, excluding off-the-rack dresses.
- A much larger design library: the same announcement lists more than 150 dress pieces, 450 fabrics, and 350 accessories.
- A bigger town setup: the Steam description focuses on townsfolk with individual tastes and important events.
- More shop progression: the full version describes reputation, coin, and selling pre-made dresses from your shop window.
- More creative control: the store page highlights fabric choices, pattern arrangement, sewing, buttons, bows, applique, and lace trims.
- Steam requirements: the current store page shows Windows and macOS requirements; check the listing again for any platform updates.
Release Timeline
- September 18, 2025: the Steam store page went live for wishlisting.
- October 3, 2025: Prototype 0.5.5 became the current downloadable itch.io build.
- June 2026: Steam listed Dressmaker with a planned September 2026 release window.
- September 21, 2026: the complete game released on Steam.
FAQ
What is the Dressmaker Steam release date?
Dressmaker released globally on September 21, 2026 and is available to buy now. Steam may show September 22 as the local release date in later time zones.
Can I download Dressmaker now?
Yes. The free itch.io prototype is available now for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Use the official download page instead of third-party APK or EXE mirrors.
Will Dressmaker have Chinese language support?
The Steam page currently lists English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese interface, audio, and subtitle support.
Is Dressmaker on mobile?
No official Android or iOS version is available right now. Treat APK download pages as unsafe unless the developers announce an official mobile build.
Official references
- Dressmaker official Steam store page ↗ — release date, languages, features, and current availability.
- Dressmaker official Steam announcements ↗ — launch date, price, discount, and content scope.
- Free Lives Dressmaker press kit ↗ — developer, publisher, platforms, and official media.