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Terraria
First release on record 16 May 2011 · action-adventure, sandbox
Terraria is a 2D action-adventure sandbox by Re-Logic, first sold on Steam on 16 May 2011 for Windows, with macOS and Linux on the same page. 505 Games publishes the DR Studios console and mobile ports: PlayStation 4 on 11 November 2014 in the United States, Xbox One on 14 November 2014, Nintendo Switch on 27 June 2019 in the United States, plus paid iOS and Android. US prices on 29 October 2026 were $9.99 on Steam and GOG, $4.99 on iOS and Android, $19.99 on PlayStation, $29.99 on Switch, and $9.99 on Xbox from a $19.99 list price. Game Pass Premium and Ultimate, PlayStation Plus Extra, Play Pass, and Apple Arcade Terraria+ also carry it. Sessions are single-player or online with up to 8 players per platform. ESRB Teen, PEGI 12, USK 6. It suits buyers who want a paid sandbox with optional co-op and no paid gameplay DLC.
Researched from the official pages · Updated
| First release | 16 May 2011 on Steam (Windows; macOS and Linux listed on the same page) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4 (playable on PS5), Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, iOS, Android |
| Developer | Re-Logic (PC); DR Studios (console and mobile) |
| Publisher | Re-Logic (PC); 505 Games (console and mobile) |
| Price (US, 29 Oct 2026) | $9.99 Steam and GOG; $4.99 iOS and Android; $19.99 PlayStation; $29.99 Switch; Xbox $9.99 on sale from $19.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Modes | Single-player; online co-op and multiplayer up to 8; Xbox local co-op 2–8 and split screen; mobile up to 7 friends |
| Age rating | ESRB Teen; PEGI 12 (Violence); USK 6; IARC Teen on Google Play |
| PC needs (Steam minimum) | 2.0 GHz CPU, 2.5 GB RAM, 200 MB storage, 128 MB video memory with Shader Model 2.0+, DirectX 9.0c |
| Paid add-ons | Two Steam soundtracks at $4.99 each; no paid gameplay expansions on the store pages read |
Where can you buy Terraria, and when did each version come out?
Re-Logic first put Terraria on Steam on 16 May 2011 for Windows, and that product page also lists macOS and Linux. GOG uses the same 16 May 2011 date for a DRM-free Windows, Linux, and macOS build. In the United States, 505 Games published the PlayStation 4 edition on 11 November 2014; PlayStation says the PS4 version is playable on PS5 through backward compatibility, with some PS4 features possibly absent. Microsoft lists Xbox One on 14 November 2014, playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Nintendo's US store dates Switch as 27 June 2019, marks Switch 2 as supported with the same behaviour as Switch, and gives a 499 MB download. PEGI lists Switch in Europe as 28 June 2019, PlayStation 3 as 30 June 2013, Xbox 360 as 5 March 2013 and 30 June 2013, PlayStation Vita as 25 November 2013, Wii U as 1 June 2015, Nintendo 3DS as 24 August 2015, Stadia as 29 January 2021, and PC as 1 March 2012. The US App Store and Google Play currently sell paid mobile copies and do not print an original 2013 first-sale date on the pages read on 29 October 2026. Apple Arcade Terraria+ shows version 1.0 dated 25 August 2026. Wikidata had Xbox One as 13 November 2014; the Microsoft Store lists 14 November 2014. Wikidata named Engine Software among developers and Pipeworks Software and Spike Chunsoft among publishers; current US store pages credit Re-Logic on PC and DR Studios with 505 Games on console and mobile.
What does Terraria cost in the United States, and which editions exist?
On 29 October 2026 the US Steam page listed Terraria at $9.99 and a Terraria 4-Pack of four copies at $29.99, with no sale on the base game. GOG's English page listed $9.99 for the DRM-free PC build and included Terraria Soundtrack Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 as MP3 goodies. Xbox listed $19.99, on sale at $9.99 with a $10.00 saving that the page said ended in 14 days, and also listed the game in Game Pass Premium and Ultimate. PlayStation listed $19.99 for Terraria – PlayStation 4 Edition and included it in the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalog, with a free PS4 demo. Nintendo listed $29.99 for the Switch digital edition. The US App Store and Google Play each listed $4.99; Google Play also listed Play Pass, and Apple listed Terraria+ as an Apple Arcade title with no separate buy price. Steam sold two optional soundtracks at $4.99 each, or $9.98 together. App Store Family Sharing covers up to six family members; Steam lists Family Sharing; Nintendo lists Nintendo Account family-group lending.
How does multiplayer work, and can every platform play together?
Steam lists single-player, online co-op, and online PvP, plus Steam Cloud, Steam Workshop, and Remote Play on phone, tablet, and TV, with no maximum player count printed on that page. Xbox lists single-player, online co-op 2–8, online multiplayer 2–8, local co-op 2–8, local multiplayer 2–4, and shared/split screen; console online multiplayer needs Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate. PlayStation lists 1–4 players locally, up to 8 online with PlayStation Plus, and DualShock 4 vibration; online play is optional and needs PS Plus. Switch lists single-system play as 1 and online play as 1–8 with Nintendo Switch Online, plus Save Data Cloud through that membership, and two Joy-Con per person. iOS and Android list play with up to 7 friends on local Wi-Fi or online, including a mobile dedicated server that those pages say is free on Terraria.org, plus remappable Bluetooth gamepads. Terraria+ on Apple Arcade lists up to 7 friends through Game Center and local Wi-Fi. None of the US Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, App Store, or Google Play pages read on 29 October 2026 described play between PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and mobile as a group, or cross-progression of the same character across those stores.
What PC does Terraria need?
Steam's Windows minimum is Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, or 10, a 2.0 GHz processor, 2.5 GB of memory, 200 MB of disk space, a video card with 128 MB and Shader Model 2.0 or newer, and DirectX 9.0c or greater. Recommended is Windows 7, 8/8.1, or 10, a dual-core 3.0 GHz processor, 4 GB of memory, 200 MB of disk space, 256 MB of video memory with Shader Model 2.0 or newer, and DirectX 9.0c or greater. Steam notes that from 1 January 2024 the Steam client supports Windows 10 and later. macOS listings on Steam name OS X 10.9.5–10.11.6 with OpenGL 3.0 or newer (OpenGL 2.1 with ARB extensions accepted). Linux listings name Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with the same CPU, memory, storage, and OpenGL floor. GOG's minimum differs: Windows 7/8/10, a 1.6 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM, 128 MB of video memory with Shader Model 1.1, DirectX 9.0c, and 1 GB of storage, with recommended still a dual-core 3.0 GHz CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 256 MB of video memory with Shader Model 2.0+. GOG states the game is DRM-free and can run without an internet connection; GOG Galaxy is optional for achievements and cloud saves. The Steam page did not show a Steam Deck Verified rating on 29 October 2026.
Does Terraria have paid DLC or expansions?
Steam listed two pieces of additional content, both soundtracks, and no paid gameplay expansion. Terraria: Official Soundtrack, released 13 October 2015, costs $4.99 and contains 74 songs in MP3 form by Scott Lloyd Shelly / Resonance Array. Terraria: Otherworld Official Soundtrack, released 25 June 2020, costs $4.99 and contains 26 songs written for Terraria: Otherworld; Re-Logic's Steam page says Otherworld did not reach completion. Buying both DLC together was $9.98. GOG includes Soundtrack Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 as free goodies with the game. Console and mobile store pages describe 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder material as part of the base game, not as a paid add-on. Google Play and the App Store list no in-app purchases on the paid mobile listing.
What age ratings apply?
ESRB rates the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions T for Teen with Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. The Switch ESRB listing uses Alcohol Reference in place of Use of Alcohol, plus Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. Nintendo's US store also prints Users Interact. PEGI rates Terraria 12 with a Violence descriptor across the PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, 3DS, Wii U, Vita, and Stadia listings, and describes frequent mild non-realistic violence with some blood effects. USK lists Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren for the PlayStation 3 edition (classified 16 August 2013), the Xbox One edition (classified 5 September 2014), and the Nintendo 3DS edition (classified 24 March 2015). Google Play shows IARC Teen with Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Users Interact. The US App Store age rating is 13+, with frequent cartoon or fantasy violence and guns or other weapons, plus infrequent profanity or crude humor, mature or suggestive themes, horror/fear themes, and alcohol, tobacco, or drug references, and it notes messaging and chat.
What is in the 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder update on console and mobile?
Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, App Store, and Google Play all describe the 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder content as part of the current product. Those pages list Dead Cells crossover weapons and combat accessories, Palworld Pals, fifteen new furniture sets, five new boulder types, four transformation mounts, new whips and summoner prefixes, new kites, critters, and décor, a Skyblock world seed, a world-creation menu that mixes special seeds, weapon reworks, and sprite updates. They also state a catalogue of more than 5,000 items, more than 25 NPCs, and more than 400 enemies. The US App Store build on 29 October 2026 was 1.4.5.8.1, dated 17 September 2026, at 274.3 MB, requiring iOS 13.0 or later. Google Play listed an update on 14 September 2026. Terraria+ on Apple Arcade listed 1.4.5.8.1 on 14 September and version 1.0 on 25 August, at 367.4 MB. Steam's about text still describes sandbox play, randomly generated worlds, and free content updates without printing the 1.4.5 name on the store page read.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | 16 May 2011 | Worldwide | Released |
| macOS | 16 May 2011 | Worldwide | Released |
| Linux | 16 May 2011 | Worldwide | Released |
| PC | 01 Mar 2012 | Europe | Released |
| Xbox 360 | 05 Mar 2013 | Europe | Released |
| PlayStation 3 | 30 Jun 2013 | Europe | Released |
| Xbox 360 | 30 Jun 2013 | Europe | Released |
| PlayStation Vita | 25 Nov 2013 | Europe | Released |
| PlayStation 4 | 19 Sep 2014 | Europe | Released |
| Xbox One | 19 Sep 2014 | Europe | Released |
| PlayStation 4 | 05 Nov 2014 | Europe | Released |
| Xbox One | 05 Nov 2014 | Europe | Released |
| PlayStation 4 | 11 Nov 2014 | United States | Released |
| Xbox One | 14 Nov 2014 | United States | Released |
| Wii U | 01 Jun 2015 | Europe | Released |
| Nintendo 3DS | 24 Aug 2015 | Europe | Released |
| Nintendo Switch | 27 Jun 2019 | United States | Released |
| Nintendo Switch | 28 Jun 2019 | Europe | Released |
| Stadia | 29 Jan 2021 | Europe | Released |
| iOS (Terraria+) | 25 Aug 2026 | United States | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (US) | Terraria | $9.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Steam (US) | Terraria 4-Pack | $29.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Steam (US) | Terraria: Official Soundtrack | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Steam (US) | Terraria: Otherworld Official Soundtrack | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| GOG (US) | Terraria | $9.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | Terraria | $9.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| PlayStation Store (US) | Terraria – PlayStation 4 Edition | $19.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Nintendo eShop (US) | Terraria (digital) | $29.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | Terraria | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Google Play (US) | Terraria | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (Apple Arcade) (US) | Terraria+ | — | 29 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, or 10 | Windows 7, 8/8.1, or 10 |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz | Dual-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2.5 GB | 4 GB |
| Graphics | 128 MB video memory, Shader Model 2.0 or newer | 256 MB video memory, Shader Model 2.0 or newer |
| Video memory | 131 MB | 262 MB |
| Storage | 205 MB | 205 MB |
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
From the game's official store page, read 29 Oct 2026; summarised in our own words.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
| Online multiplayer (max players) | Xbox online co-op and multiplayer 2–8; PlayStation up to 8 with PS Plus; Switch online 1–8 with Nintendo Switch Online; mobile up to 7 friends (8 total); Steam lists online co-op and online PvP with no player cap on the page | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
| Local or split-screen | Xbox local co-op 2–8, local multiplayer 2–4, shared/split screen; PlayStation 1–4 players; Switch lists single-system play as 1; two Joy-Con required per person on Switch | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Crossplay | Not listed on the US Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, App Store, or Google Play pages read | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
| Cross-progression | Not listed on the official store pages read | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
| Controller support | GOG lists controller support; PlayStation lists DualShock 4 vibration; Switch needs two Joy-Con per person; iOS and Android list remappable Bluetooth gamepads; the Steam feature list did not include a controller icon | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
| Steam Deck rating | Not shown on the Steam page read on 29 October 2026 | Windows |
| Cloud saves | Steam Cloud; Xbox cloud saves; Switch Save Data Cloud with Nintendo Switch Online; GOG Galaxy cloud saves optional | Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
| Supported languages | Steam 12 (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish-Spain, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese); GOG 9; PlayStation 8 screen languages; Switch 10; Xbox 5; App Store 7 | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS |
| Online subscription | PlayStation Plus required for online play; Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate required for console online multiplayer; Nintendo Switch Online required for Switch online play; single-player does not use those subscriptions | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
DLC and expansions
| Name | Released | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraria: Official Soundtrack | 13 Oct 2015 | $4.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Terraria: Otherworld Official Soundtrack | 25 Jun 2020 | $4.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | T (Teen) | Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB |
| ESRB | T (Teen) | Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB |
| PEGI | 12 | Violence |
| USK | 6 | — |
| IARC | Teen | Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Users Interact |
FAQ
Is Terraria in Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus?
Xbox lists Terraria as a cloud-playable Game Pass title in Premium and Ultimate; streaming with Game Pass Essential still needs a game purchase. PlayStation lists Terraria – PlayStation 4 Edition in the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalog. Those subscriptions are separate from the $9.99 Xbox sale price and the $19.99 PlayStation buy price.
Is there a demo?
PlayStation lists a free Terraria: PS4 Edition Demo next to the full $19.99 game. The Steam, GOG, Xbox, Nintendo, App Store, and Google Play pages read on 29 October 2026 did not list a demo.
Does the GOG copy need the internet after install?
GOG states Terraria is DRM-free, needs no activation or online connection to play, and can be installed from a fully offline installer. GOG Galaxy is optional and is used only if you want that client's achievements and cloud saves.
What is Terraria+?
Terraria+ is the Apple Arcade edition from 505 Games and DR Studios, listed for iPhone and iPad with Game Center multiplayer for up to 7 friends plus local Wi-Fi, controller support, and the 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder content. It is in the Arcade catalogue rather than sold at the $4.99 App Store price of the separate Terraria app. Version 1.0 is dated 25 August 2026.
Can a household share one purchase?
Steam lists Family Sharing. The US App Store lists Family Sharing for up to six family members on the $4.99 Terraria app. Nintendo lists Nintendo Account family-group lending for the Switch digital copy.
Our take
PC at $9.99 on Steam or GOG is the cheapest US buy-once copy, and GOG is DRM-free with no always-on login. Xbox at $9.99 during the current 14-day sale, or through Game Pass Premium or Ultimate, undercuts Switch at $29.99 and PlayStation at $19.99 unless handheld play or a PlayStation library is the goal. Phones and tablets are $4.99, or Terraria+ on Apple Arcade. Confirm that Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch online play need that platform's paid online service, that the store pages do not list a shared world across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, and that Steam's only paid add-ons are two $4.99 soundtracks.
Best for: Players who want a buy-once 2D sandbox on PC at $9.99; Xbox players using the $9.99 sale or Game Pass Premium or Ultimate; Mobile players paying $4.99 or using Apple Arcade.
Not for: Anyone who needs one world across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch; Players looking for paid story expansions; Households that want a rating below ESRB Teen or PEGI 12.
Which version: Take Steam or GOG at $9.99 for desk play; take Xbox at $9.99 while the 14-day sale lasts, or Switch at $29.99 only if handheld is the main need; take the $4.99 App Store or Google Play app, or Terraria+ on Apple Arcade, for phones and tablets.
Built only from the official facts above. We don't review games we haven't played, and nothing here is paid.
Sources
- Valve / Re-Logic read 29 Oct 2026
- GOG sp. z o.o. / Re-Logic read 29 Oct 2026
- Microsoft / 505 Games read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment / 505 Games read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo / 505 Games read 29 Oct 2026
- Apple / 505 Games (US), Inc. read 29 Oct 2026
- Google / 505 Games Srl read 29 Oct 2026
- Entertainment Software Rating Board read 29 Oct 2026
- Entertainment Software Rating Board read 29 Oct 2026
- PEGI read 29 Oct 2026
- PEGI read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve / Re-Logic read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve / Re-Logic read 29 Oct 2026
- Apple / 505 Games (US), Inc. read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 16 May 2011 · 17 May 2011 (preferred) Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developers on record
- Engine Software, 505 Games, Re-LogicRoles are not on record, so we name no single developer.Wikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- 505 Games, Re-Logic, Pipeworks Software, Spike Chunsoft Wikidata
- Genres
- action-adventure game, sandbox game, role-playing video game Wikidata
- Modes
- single-player, multiplayer, co-op mode Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Series
- Terraria Wikidata
- Engine
- Microsoft XNA Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- WindowsmacOSLinuxPS5PS4PS3PS VitaXbox OneXbox 360SwitchWii U3DSiOSAndroidWindows PhoneGameband on Wikidata · on Wikidata without a reference. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q332697 (CC0), revision 2548961165, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.
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