Early Access
Is Parasite still being updated?
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 14 days ago, with about one update every 2 months.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
This is a roguelike open-world sandbox survival horror set in a modern city. Play as an --redacted-- parasite, possess human hosts, exploit and evolve them to help you survive in a hostile world, all to find out your one true purpose.
- Indie
- RPG
AI Generated Content Disclosure
The developer filed this on the Steam store page. It is not a guess by active.games.
Not a lot that was created by humans survives untouched and this number will dwindle in the future. Just assume it's all AI generated.
Update history
Recent updates
Oct 7, 2026 · Patch note
v0.24 - More 3D and plans forward (opens in new tab)
This one's without TLDR because while a ton of work was done in the generation and render, there's not much to say about it. Next batch of 2D->3D are conversions is done: sewers, habitat objects, wilderness, lab facility and corpo office. I'll let the screenshots speak for themselves: [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42084879/d486c35e53f7f6ffea273d16b21a746c72e…
Oct 7, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25759632
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Aug 1, 2026 · Patch note
v0.23 - Going 3D (opens in new tab)
TLDR: Game has a new UI And a new 3D renderer for city areas All AI art redone Save system updated: autosaves, multiple save slots, infinite saves difficulty NOW-vs BEFORE: [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42084879/4a60c31b3ba96c8224e01b0ade3193c187300c0a.jpg"] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42084879/75ef8d891b705a266a2a09e5cc56ccccdeef6f66.jpg"] [img src="{STEAM…
May 27, 2026 · Patch note
v0.22 - Modding and Steam Workshop support (opens in new tab)
TLDR: IMPORTANT. Platform updated to newer 64-bit only version, report if you suddenly cannot run the game. Full modding support with Steam Workshop upload Steam overlay enabled Region map image is now fully generated Next cults update moved to the next update I was fully in the midst of the next cult update: rival cults were up and attacking the base screa…
Mar 21, 2026 · Patch note
v0.21 - Evil Cult [3/5?] (opens in new tab)
TLDR: You can now buy equipment and trail skills for followers in BazaarNet Six new combat profane ordeals and combat missions targeted for "me and my cultist buddies" party Two new communal ordeals to lower region alertness and group interference New area generators/tilesets for sewers and underground lab with colored lighting and shadows Targeting mode an…
Questions
When was the last Parasite update?
Parasite last posted a patch note 14 days ago (Oct 7, 2026: v0.24 - More 3D and plans forward (opens in new tab)).
How often does Parasite update?
It got about one update every 2 months over the last year and is irregular (47/100). 5 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are somewhat regular.
Is Parasite abandoned?
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
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