COP BASTARD Release Date: When the Game Launched
Launched October 29, 2026 on Steam and GOG.
COP BASTARD released on October 29, 2026, arriving simultaneously on Steam and GOG. The old-school corridor shooter from solo developer targim. and publisher Retrovibe ended a multi-year journey that began with a 2022 demo, and it launched alongside a paid Digital Compendium DLC.
Launch day details
- Release date: October 29, 2026
- Platforms: PC via Steam and GOG
- Base price: $11.69 at launch
- Day-one DLC: Digital Compendium, a 50-plus page artbook and guide
- Developer: targim. (solo developer)
- Publisher: Retrovibe
The road to launch
The game's public life started well before release. A playable demo appeared on Steam on October 3, 2022, giving players their first taste of the slow-motion, dive-heavy combat. For the full timeline, see our development history.
Why the simultaneous launch matters
Old-school shooters often reach DRM-free shelves months after Steam, but Retrovibe released COP BASTARD on GOG the same day as Steam. Players who prefer owning installers without a launcher had the option from day one.
FAQ
When did COP BASTARD come out?
COP BASTARD launched on October 29, 2026, on both Steam and GOG.
Who published COP BASTARD?
Retrovibe published the game. It was developed solo by targim. in the Unity engine.
Was there a demo before release?
Yes. A Steam demo released on October 3, 2022. Details are in our demo guide.
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