Quick answers
- Release date
- September 22, 2026; an exact unlock time is not published
- Platforms
- Windows PC, Apple Silicon Macs, and Linux/SteamOS; no console version is listed
- Demo or playtest
- No public demo. A limited playtest build was awaiting Steam approval on September 17
- How much to rebuild?
- About 2,000 scattered bones forming nine prehistoric skeleton displays
- Co-op?
- Not announced. The current Steam record lists single-player and no multiplayer or co-op category
- Controller support
- Full controller support is listed, including DualShock and DualSense support flags
DinoBones release date, price, demo and playtest status
Steam schedules DinoBones: Tidy Up the Museum for September 22, 2026 on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The US store still has no price or exact unlock time. No PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo version appears in the first-party record reviewed here.
There is no public downloadable demo in the live Steam app record. Indie Souls Studio opened pre-registration for a small playtest group on September 10, then said on September 17 that the build was ready but still waiting for Steam review. That means registration or selection is not proof that access is live; selected testers were expected to receive keys, with broader Steam Playtest requests planned after approval.
| Question | Current answer | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Full release | Sep 22, 2026 | No exact unlock time published |
| US price | Not announced | Regional pricing may differ when sales open |
| Public demo | Not listed | A demo and a Playtest are separate Steam products |
| Limited playtest | Build awaiting Steam review | Pre-registration and selection do not guarantee immediate access |
What do you actually do in DinoBones?
The current store description presents a three-step loop: collect bones from floors, stairs, and spilled crates; identify which display each initially unknown piece belongs to; then find its correct slot and attach it. Crates can be opened, tipped over, or thrown, so the work is physical sorting and assembly rather than a menu-only fossil puzzle.
Each skeleton's bones have their own appearance, color, texture, and wear. The latest description explicitly says there are no skill trees or upgrades: progress comes from learning to recognize the pieces more quickly. The page therefore does not repeat the older storefront wording about unlockable carrying, highlighting, or placement skills.
| Step | What the store describes | What is not established |
|---|---|---|
| Collect | Open, tip, or throw crates and pick up scattered bones | Inventory limits and exact carrying controls |
| Identify | Use appearance, color, texture, and wear to match unknown bones | Hint frequency and final difficulty curve |
| Assemble | Find the correct skeleton slot and place one bone at a time | Placement tolerance and accessibility in the release build |
| Improve | Learn the bone sets through repetition | No skill tree or upgrade system is currently advertised |
About 2,000 bones, nine skeletons and museum events
The live Steam description now says the museum contains about 2,000 scattered bones and nine skeletons. A developer announcement names Allosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, woolly mammoth, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pteranodon, and Brachiosaurus. Because that list includes a mammal and a pterosaur, this page calls them prehistoric displays rather than describing all nine as dinosaurs.
Completing skeletons is also said to trigger special events around the museum and leave behind small rewards, toys, and surprises. A cat accompanies the player in the otherwise solo setup. The official material does not yet publish a completion-time estimate, event list, free-roam structure, or replay system.
| Display | Group | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Allosaurus | Theropod dinosaur | Named by developer |
| Tyrannosaurus rex | Theropod dinosaur | Named by developer |
| Woolly mammoth | Prehistoric mammal | Named by developer |
| Triceratops | Ceratopsian dinosaur | Named by developer |
| Stegosaurus | Stegosaur dinosaur | Named by developer |
| Pachycephalosaurus | Pachycephalosaur dinosaur | Named by developer |
| Parasaurolophus | Hadrosaur dinosaur | Named by developer |
| Pteranodon | Pterosaur | Named by developer |
| Brachiosaurus | Sauropod dinosaur | Named by developer |
Single-player, controller support and desktop compatibility
Steam currently lists single-player, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, save-anytime, custom volume controls, play-at-your-own-pace support, and no required timed input. DualShock and DualSense support categories are present. These are storefront declarations rather than hands-on accessibility tests, and the current record does not advertise multiplayer or co-op.
The macOS build is restricted to Apple Silicon: the minimum lists macOS 12 Monterey and an M1, while Intel-based Macs are explicitly unsupported. Linux minimum guidance lists Ubuntu 20.04 64-bit or SteamOS 3 and requires Vulkan. A SteamOS requirement does not by itself establish a Steam Deck Verified or Playable rating.
| Platform | Minimum platform target | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | 64-bit Windows 10 | DirectX 11 |
| macOS | macOS 12 Monterey and Apple M1 | Apple Silicon only; Intel Macs unsupported |
| Linux / SteamOS | Ubuntu 20.04 64-bit or SteamOS 3 | Vulkan required; no Deck rating inferred |
Official Windows, Mac and Linux system requirements
The comparison table below contains the current Windows tiers. Steam separately gives Apple M1 and M1 Pro tiers for macOS and the same CPU, memory, and general GPU classes for Linux, with Vulkan required. All three platform records list 4 GB of available storage.
Steam does not attach resolution, frame rate, graphics preset, SSD requirement, or Steam Deck performance to these components. The listed specifications are publisher guidance for an unreleased build, not independent benchmarks.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Language support and the store's AI-content statement
The live record lists interface support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish from Spain, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. It does not list full audio or subtitle support, so interface localization should not be described as voiced localization.
The developer states that the game does not use AI-generated content in gameplay. That is a narrowly worded gameplay claim; it does not establish how every store image, trailer, marketing asset, or earlier development artifact was produced, so this page does not broaden it.
Sources and verification
First-party sources were checked on September 17, 2026. Store prices and launch details can change after that date.
- DinoBones: Tidy Up the Museum on Steamprimary · checked 2026-09-17Supports: release date, developer, publisher, price and demo state, current gameplay loop, bone count, skeleton count and progression wording, single-player, controller, accessibility and language categories, desktop platform requirements and AI-content statement, official media
- Steam app details for app 5064340primary · checked 2026-09-17Supports: coming-soon status and September 22 date, Windows, macOS and Linux flags, price and public demo absence, controller and accessibility feature flags, Windows, Apple Silicon and Linux requirements
- Indie Souls Studio: new trailer and playtest updateofficial · checked 2026-09-17Supports: playtest build awaiting Steam review, selected-player access and announcement channels, new trailer and current screenshots
- Indie Souls Studio: playtest pre-registrationofficial · checked 2026-09-17Supports: limited first wave, selection and key-delivery process, planned Steam Playtest registration
- Indie Souls Studio: nine prehistoric display designsofficial · checked 2026-09-17Supports: nine named skeleton displays, museum and exhibit development context