Is CONTRABAND free on Steam?
2026 update: The playable browser build on this site was retired. CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold is a paid Steam PC release. This page replaces older copy about a free browser tab version.
The answer today
CONTRABAND is sold on Steam as a full PC game — not free-to-play in the browser. Check the store page for the current price, any launch discount, and whether a demo is listed.
What you get
The Steam release includes the full branching campaign (300+ scenes), combat and exploration, 140 Steam achievements, cloud saves through Steam, and the composed soundtrack Across the Silent Stars (21 tracks). There is no separate Stripe checkout on this marketing site anymore.
What changed from the browser era
Earlier prototypes ran free in a browser tab with optional cosmetic entitlements via Stripe. That stack was archived when development moved to a native PC build. Monetization, saves, and achievements now follow Steam’s standard model.
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