Terrible Lizards Price and Platforms: Steam, PS5 and Game Pass
Terrible Lizards costs $24.99, with a launch discount to $19.99. Here is the platform list, Game Pass status, and the truth about the Free To Play tag.
Terrible Lizards is a paid game. That sentence should be obvious, but the Steam store page carries a Free To Play genre tag that contradicts its own price. The tag is a metadata error, not a secret free version. The game costs $24.99, and it launched with a 20% discount that brought it to $19.99.
This page covers the current price, the platforms, the Game Pass situation, and the content you get for the money. Prices can change, so treat the numbers as a snapshot from November 1, 2026.
Terrible Lizards costs $24.99 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The launch discount is 20% off, making it $19.99 at the time of writing. It is also available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on day one. There is no free-to-play version, despite the Steam genre tag.
Current price
| Platform | Base price | Launch price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | $24.99 | $19.99 | 20% launch discount |
| PlayStation 5 | $24.99 | $19.99 | Same launch window |
| Xbox Series X|S | $24.99 | $19.99 | Also on Game Pass |
| Epic Games Store | PC download | Check listing | Regional pricing varies |
The launch discount is time-limited. The store page does not guarantee how long it lasts, and the price can return to $24.99 after the promotion. If you are reading this after the launch window, check the store page before you buy.
The game is not available on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The developer has said a Switch 2 version is a hope, not a confirmed platform. There is no mobile version.
The Free To Play tag, explained
The Steam page lists genres including Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, and Free To Play. The same page shows a price, and the Steam API reports is_free: false. The game is not free.
This is not the first store page to carry a contradictory tag, and it does not affect the game itself. If you see a "free" claim on a aggregator site, it is almost certainly reading the genre tag without checking the price. The official store pages and the Steam API are the reliable sources.
The game is also not "free on Game Pass" in the sense of being free-to-play. Game Pass is a subscription. If you already subscribe, the game is included; if you do not, you still need a subscription or a purchase.
What platforms can you play on?
Terrible Lizards launched on October 29, 2026 for:
- PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- PlayStation 5.
- Xbox Series X|S.
The Steam version is Windows-only. There is no native Linux or macOS version listed. The game runs on Steam Deck with a "Playable" compatibility rating, but the interface text is small on the handheld screen, and external controllers are not supported for the primary player.
The console versions support the same content. The game is single-player only, with no cross-play or multiplayer mode. Cross-save is not listed.
Is it on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes. Terrible Lizards was a day-one Game Pass title. It is available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC Game Pass for Windows. If you have an active subscription, you can play it without buying the game.
Game Pass availability can change. Games leave the service, and a title that is included today may not be included next year. If you want to own the game permanently, buy it on your preferred storefront.
The Game Pass version is the full game. There is no separate "Game Pass edition" with cut content.
What do you get for the price?
The game includes:
- Four story chapters: Dalton's Dinos, The Digsites, Rail and Freight Caverns, and The Deep.
- 15 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore on Xbox.
- 16 amber samples, 24 audio tapes, 97 notes, four Paleo Pal statues, and four stuffed animals.
- New Game Plus with four modifiers tied to amber collection.
- Full controller support and subtitles in eight languages.
The main story is 6 to 10 hours. A completionist run is closer to 10 to 12 hours. The price is in the premium indie range, and the game has no microtransactions or paid DLC.
There is no season pass, no cosmetic shop, and no multiplayer battle pass. The game is a complete package at launch.
Is it worth $24.99?
That is a personal call, but the value case is straightforward. Terrible Lizards is a focused four-chapter platformer with a movement system that rewards replay. It is not a 30-hour open-world game, and it does not pretend to be. If you enjoy first-person platformers, the movement alone is worth the price. If you only want a horror story, six hours is short for $25, and Game Pass is the better route.
The launch discount to $19.99 makes the decision easier. At that price, the game is competitive with other indie horror titles of similar length.
Will there be DLC or a sequel?
No paid DLC has been announced. The ending leaves a sequel hook, but a sequel is not confirmed. The developer has discussed a Switch 2 version as a hope, not a plan.
The free content added after launch has been patches, including patch 1.0.9 on October 30, which fixed progression blockers in Chapters 2 and 3. There is no roadmap for story DLC.
FAQ
Is Terrible Lizards free? No. The Steam page has a contradictory Free To Play genre tag, but the game costs $24.99 and the Steam API reports that it is not free. It is included with Game Pass, which is a subscription.
How much is Terrible Lizards on PS5? $24.99 base, with a 20% launch discount to $19.99. The PlayStation Store price can vary by region.
Is Terrible Lizards on Game Pass? Yes, it was a day-one Game Pass title for console and PC. Game Pass availability can change over time.
Is there a physical edition? No physical edition has been announced. The game is sold digitally on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store.
Does the game have microtransactions? No. There is no cosmetic shop, season pass, or paid currency.
Can you play Terrible Lizards on Steam Deck? Yes, with a "Playable" rating. The interface text is small, and external controllers are not supported for the primary player.
What to read next
If you are deciding whether to buy, the how long to beat guide breaks down the chapter times. The system requirements guide covers the PC specs, and the beginner guide explains what the first hour looks like.
For the full route, start with the walkthrough. For the story, read the story explained guide.
Sources
- Terrible Lizards on Steam — price, genres, platforms, and supported languages.
- Terrible Lizards on the Epic Games Store — PC store listing.
- Terrible Lizards on the PlayStation Store — PS5 listing.
- Xbox Wire: Movement Is Your Weapon — Game Pass availability and launch price.
Official source: Terrible Lizards on Steam — release date, price, platforms, and patch notes.
More Terrible Lizards Guides
Rail and Freight Caverns route: goo launch pads, the Allosaurus stare, the freight platform puzzle, and all four fuse locations.
The Deep route: DJ's Allosaurus tooth, the special-spectrum lights, Cavern A dynamite, the Crew Lift Key, and the two-minute Dennis chase.
Every Terrible Lizards chase and hunt route, with the trigger, the escape path, and the exact spots where first runs lose the dinosaur.
All Terrible Lizards collectible totals and the confirmed amber, tape, note, statue, and stuffed animal locations, chapter by chapter.
Who Dennis is in Terrible Lizards: DJ's imaginary friend, the Paleo Pal mascot, and the creature in the lair, plus the story clues that connect them.
What happens at the end of Terrible Lizards: the crew lift escape, Dennis's fate, the black material, the bonus scene, and the sequel hook.
Terrible Lizards takes 6–10 hours for the main story, with chapter-by-chapter estimates, completionist timing, and the things that slow a first run down.
How Terrible Lizards movement works: aerial control, wall runs, slides, mantles, swings and bounces, with the timing that keeps chases from ending in a fall.