John Gleep is not on Switch, PS5 or Xbox: it launched on November 11, 2026 on Steam only, for Windows, Mac and Linux, and no console version has been announced. Steam Deck is the better bet, because the game has full controller support and a native Linux build, although Valve had not given it a Deck rating yet as of November 12.
JOHN GLEEP (the store page writes it in capitals) is a mashup of UFO piloting and pachinko roguelike from solo developer monthbug, published by offbrand games. Here is every way to play it, how it handles a controller, and what to expect on a Deck.
Every Platform John Gleep Is On
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows PC (Steam) | Out now |
| Mac (Steam) | Out now |
| Linux and SteamOS (Steam) | Out now |
| Steam Deck | Linux build and full controller support; no Valve rating yet |
| Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 | Not announced |
| PS5 | Not announced |
| Xbox | Not announced |
The game costs $11.99 on Steam, and it launched with a 20 percent discount. There is no official website beyond the Steam page; the game’s official Steam announcements from launch and the run-up to it mention only the Steam release.
John Gleep on Steam Deck
Valve rates games for Steam Deck through its own testing, and John Gleep had not been rated (Verified, Playable or Unsupported) on November 12, the day after launch. Its store details point in a good direction anyway:
- A native Linux build. The Steam page lists SteamOS and Linux support, so there is a native version for the Deck’s operating system, not just a Windows build.
- Full controller support. The store lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense pads on PC.
- Steam Cloud. Saves sync, so you can move between a desktop and a Deck.
When a player asked on the official Steam forum in October whether the game would be made Steam Deck compatible, the developer answered that they had heard it already is, and asked whether anything on the store page looked out of date. That is a good sign, though not a formal verification. Once Valve tests the game, the badge on the store page is the final word, and our guide to Steam Deck framerates on store pages explains the newer performance data you will see there.
Controller Support and Accessibility
John Gleep is built to be played on a pad as well as a mouse. Besides full controller support, the store page lists a set of accessibility features worth knowing about before you buy:
- Camera comfort options and color alternatives.
- Custom volume controls.
- Adjustable difficulty. The full release added Brain Power and Schemes systems for changing the difficulty and the chaos of each run.
- Playable without timed input, per the store’s accessibility tags.
Mac and Linux
Mac owners need macOS 11 or later and an Apple M1 or Intel Core i5, with 8 GB of memory, according to the minimum requirements on the store page. On Windows, the minimum is an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB of memory and a GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580, and the game needs 2 GB of storage on every platform.
Switch, PS5 and Xbox
No console release has been announced. Neither monthbug nor offbrand games has named a console in the game’s Steam announcements, so for now the only way to play is on a computer or a Steam Deck. If a port is announced, it would most likely be news on the game’s Steam page first.
The free demo, which ran during the October Steam Next Fest, is still listed on Steam if you want to test it on your own hardware first. For more PC picks from this year, see our best PC games of 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Gleep on Nintendo Switch? No. It is on Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux, and no Switch version has been announced.
Is John Gleep on PS5 or Xbox? No. No console version has been announced.
Can you play John Gleep on Steam Deck? It has a native Linux build and full controller support, and the developer has said they heard it runs on the Deck. Valve had not rated it as of November 12, 2026.
Does John Gleep have controller support? Yes. The Steam page lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense controllers.
Is John Gleep on Mac? Yes. It runs on macOS 11 or later with an Apple M1 or Intel Core i5.
How much is John Gleep? $11.99 on Steam.