Back to all news

News · olympus-2249 · 2026-10-07

Olympus 2249 Out Now in EA at $19.99: Dieselpunk cRPG Where Karmic Type Shapes Everything

Olympus 2249 is out now in Early Access at $19.99 - a turn-based cRPG in post-nuclear dieselpunk America where your Karmic Type shapes dialogue and quests.

Status is labeled honestly; nothing here is copied from other sites.

Direct answer

Facts below are verified against the sources listed; nothing here is copied from other sites.

Baseline date: 2026-10-07. Always confirm in-game for anything time-sensitive.

Key facts

What we checked

Each fact lists the source that supports it.

01

Olympus 2249 released on Steam on October 6, 2026 at $19.99, in Early Access, developed by Dieselship Studio.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5094490), checked 2026-10-07

02

Your Karmic Type - one of five, from Moralist to Asshole - shapes the playthrough: people react to you differently, and dialogues, quests and opportunities change.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5094490), checked 2026-10-07

03

Combat is turn-based with environmental tactics - kick fuel barrels, set oil spills ablaze, use electricity and traps, and aim for arms, legs or the head.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5094490), checked 2026-10-07

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a Karmic Type in Olympus 2249?

One of five identity types, from Moralist to Asshole, that shapes dialogue, quests and how people react to you.

What kind of combat does it have?

Turn-based tactical combat with environmental tools - fuel barrels, oil fires, electricity, traps and body-part aiming.

Is dialogue choice-heavy?

Yes - conversations flow like real ones with no topic lists, and your words can close off factions or quests.

How much is it?

$19.99 on Steam, in Early Access.

Details

The full picture

Written from verified facts; labels mark how strong each statement's evidence is.

01

What the game is

Olympus 2249 is a single-player, turn-based cRPG released October 6, 2026 in Early Access at $19.99.

It is set in a post-nuclear dieselpunk America, packed with meaningful choices, branching dialogue and brutal battles.

The developer frames the world as atmospheric and the choices as consequential (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-07).

02

Karmic Type and identity

Five Karmic Types - start as a Moralist, an Asshole, or somewhere in between - shape the entire playthrough.

People react to you differently, dialogues change, quests change and opportunities change.

Karma shifts with your choices: the person who starts the story does not have to be the person who finishes it.

03

Combat and who it is for

Turn-based combat rewards positioning and environment use: kick a fuel barrel toward an enemy, set oil spills ablaze, use electricity, traps, and aim for specific body parts.

Conversations flow naturally with no endless topic lists - you say what you want, and consequences follow.

It suits classic cRPG players who value reactivity, environmental combat and character-driven dialogue (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-07).

Coverage & items to verify

What you can use right now, and what must be re-checked before publishing or by the next update.

Field Ready now To verify
Facts & sources 3 verified fact(s), each with its source. Re-check with the next data pull.
Update cadence Baseline 2026-10-07. Codes/news re-checked every 3–7 days, daily around events.

Evidence boundary

Sources behind this page

store.steampowered.com/app/5094490

Opened and used as the reference for the facts above.

Open source ↗

Labels: VERIFIED official source · BOUNDED attributable secondary source · COMMUNITY player report pending verification. Re-check time-sensitive data in-game.

Last checked: 2026-10-07

Related

Next step

Continue browsing