Does Mulerun have co-op multiplayer?

Yes. Mulerun supports both single-player and online co-op, along with Steam Achievements and Family Sharing.

What do you actually produce in Mulerun?

You start with fresh fruit juice made from your own orchard. As you experiment with fermentation methods, rare imported ingredients and better equipment, some batches turn out much stronger than juice — and the island develops a taste for them.

Mulerun — Retro Bootlegger Simulator | Build an Underground Empire on a 1980s Island

Q: Is Mulerun like other underground empire sims?

If you enjoy the loop of producing, expanding and distributing under the eye of law enforcement, Mulerun offers a fresh take on it: a 1980s tropical island instead of a gray city, fruit farming and fermentation instead of buying your supply, CIA surveillance and a tracking bracelet instead of local cops, and an economy that grows from fresh juice into a full underground empire.

Q: When does Mulerun release?

Mulerun is planned to launch on Steam in Early Access in 2026, with a 12–18 month Early Access period shaped by community feedback. Wishlist it on Steam to get notified at launch.

You're safe. You're also stuck.

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY — RELOCATION REPORT

SUBJECT:██████ █████ ("The Mule")

STATUS:Extracted from ████████ drug network

LOCATION:Unnamed tropical island, ██°██'N ██°██'W

MONITORING:Ankle tracking bracelet, fixed radius

Subject has been issued one (1) run-down shack, several fruit-bearing trees, and primitive tools. Subject is expected to live quietly and support themselves through modest local trade.

Recent reports indicate the subject is producing fruit juice for island customers. Volume of production appears… higher than necessary. Some batches are rumored to be significantly stronger than juice.

Recommend continued observation.

FORM 1080-B · FIELD OFFICE ████ · DO NOT DUPLICATE

The bracelet keeps you close to home. But ambitious people rarely stay within their limits. Find creative ways to stretch your range — the further you go, the bigger the opportunities. And the risks.

From fruit juice to legend

A first-person crafting, farming and business simulation. Every empire starts somewhere — yours starts with a squeezed orange.

Side A · Track 01

Start Small

Harvest fruit from your orchard, craft basic tools, process and bottle your drinks, and earn your first money from small island customers.

Side A · Track 02

Expand Your Orchard

Buy new seeds, saplings and equipment at the island shop. New fruit species, better tools, bigger harvests — more fruit means more opportunities.

Side A · Track 03

Push the Limits

The tracking bracelet limits how far you can travel. Stretch your allowed range, explore more of the island, and unlock new possibilities.

Side B · Track 01

Experiment & Discover

New fermentation and production methods lead to unexpected results. Some drinks are stronger than others. Much stronger. And the island might develop a taste for them.

Side B · Track 02

Build Your Island Business

Open your own shop and become known across the island. Serve locals, travelers, and mysterious buyers looking for something special.

Side B · Track 03

Import Rare Ingredients

The harbor and airstrip connect you to the outside world. Order rare seeds and exotic plants — with clever experimentation, your recipes may become legendary.

Built with the community

Mulerun launches in Early Access so its systems can be refined, expanded and balanced with real player feedback. Expected Early Access period: 12–18 months.

▣ AT EARLY ACCESS LAUNCH

Core gameplay loop: produce, expand, distribute
Base building and upgrade systems
Dynamic economy and AI interactions
Law enforcement mechanics — risk vs. reward
Functional tutorial

> Rough around the edges, already highly addictive.

▢ PLANNED FOR FULL RELEASE

More regions and areas to explore
Additional production chains and upgrades
Expanded economy and NPC behavior
Deeper story elements and missions
Full controller support and localization
Performance and visual polish

> Modding support & expanded co-op — if the community demands it.

Can your rig run the island?

C:\MULERUN\SYSCHECK.EXE

> MINIMUM

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
PROCESSOR: 3 GHz 4-core or similar
MEMORY: 8 GB RAM
GRAPHICS: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
STORAGE: 8 GB available space

> RECOMMENDED

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
PROCESSOR: 3.5 GHz 6-core or similar
MEMORY: 16 GB RAM
GRAPHICS: GeForce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6700
STORAGE: 8 GB available space

FEATURES: SINGLE-PLAYER · ONLINE CO-OP · STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS · FAMILY SHARING

Questions from the mainland

Is Mulerun like other underground empire sims?

If you enjoy the loop of producing, expanding and distributing while law enforcement breathes down your neck, Mulerun is built for you. Instead of a gray city you get a 1980s tropical island; instead of local cops, CIA surveillance and an ankle tracking bracelet; and instead of buying your supply, you farm and ferment it yourself — from orchard to bottle to a full underground distribution network. Same risk-reward thrill, whole new flavor.

When does Mulerun release?

Steam Early Access is planned for 2026, with a 12–18 month Early Access period shaped directly by community feedback. Wishlisting on Steam gets you notified the moment it opens — and every wishlist helps an indie game get seen.

Does it have co-op multiplayer?

Yes. Mulerun supports single-player and online co-op, plus Steam Achievements and Family Sharing. Expanded co-op and modding support are on the table for the full release if the community demands it.

What do you actually produce?

You start with fresh fruit juice from your own orchard. Then you experiment: new fermentation methods, rare imported ingredients, better equipment. Some batches turn out much stronger than juice — and the island develops a taste for them. What you do with that discovery is up to you.