HARMA Enters Early Access on Steam November 17
The roguelike cooperative deckbuilder from INDIRECT SHINE and Astrolabe Games launches on PC with up to four players.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Board Games
Astrolabe Games and INDIRECT SHINE will launch HARMA in Early Access for PC via Steam on November 17, 2026. The roguelike cooperative deckbuilder includes more than 200 hours of content and supports up to four-player online cooperative play on day one.
Why it matters
The release gives players an early opportunity to experience a story-driven deckbuilding campaign with ongoing development. Early Access allows the studio to refine balance and content based on player feedback over time.
HARMA's Early Access release includes over 300 unique cards and artifacts and two playable characters, with battle card strength determined by the random activation of three artifacts per battle. The detailed Early Access roadmap has not yet been published and will be revealed on launch day.
The players
Astrolabe Games
Astrolabe Games is the publisher of HARMA, bringing the tabletop-inspired cooperative deckbuilder to digital platforms.
INDIRECT SHINE
INDIRECT SHINE is the developer of HARMA, responsible for its roguelike cooperative deckbuilding design and story campaign.
The details
HARMA is a roguelike cooperative deckbuilder in which players combine two playable characters with more than 300 cards and artifacts to build a deck across a four-act story campaign. Players can use Focus to override the random artifact activation chance, and the game also includes a Dimensional Rift endless replayable mode.
Timeline
November 17, 2026: HARMA launches in Early Access for PC via Steam.
Board Games Context
HARMA follows the Steam Early Access model, which lets developers release unfinished games to gather player feedback during ongoing development. Its deckbuilding format places it within the cooperative deckbuilding tradition popularized by tabletop titles adapted to digital play.
Players interested in cooperative deckbuilding can purchase HARMA on PC via Steam for Early Access starting November 17, 2026. The release supports up to four players online from day one, making it a practical option for group play.
The takeaway
Early Access titles like HARMA give players a role in shaping a game during development, so following the launch roadmap can help you decide when to join. Checking the planned updates and player feedback after launch is a practical way to evaluate whether the game fits your group.
What happens next
HARMA's Early Access launch on November 17, 2026 is the next scheduled milestone, with a detailed Early Access roadmap to be unveiled that day.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Gematsu.
