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1001 Spikes

Developed by Nicalis, Inc. · Published by Nicalis, Inc.

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 3, 2014 Price$1.49 Metacritic80/100 Steam reviews489

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
Price$1.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic80/100
Steam reviews489
Languages1
Achievements25

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Nicalis, Inc., published by Nicalis, Inc. — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 83% positive of 738
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:Precision PlatformerPlatformerIndieActionDifficultAdventure2DPixel GraphicsLocal MultiplayerRetroGreat SoundtrackSingleplayer

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for 1001 Spikes.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel: GMA 950 and up, ATI/AMD: X-Series 300 and up, Radeon-Series 9600 and up, Nvidia GeForce 6000 and up
  • Storage: 256 MB available space

Recommended

  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core 2.0 (or higher)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 256 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

1001 Spikes FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is 1001 Spikes?

Steam classifies 1001 Spikes as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Nicalis, Inc.. Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...

How much does 1001 Spikes cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists 1001 Spikes at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is 1001 Spikes single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for 1001 Spikes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.

Is 1001 Spikes on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists 1001 Spikes for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is 1001 Spikes out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 3, 2014.

What platforms is 1001 Spikes on?

1001 Spikes is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is 1001 Spikes single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does 1001 Spikes cost?

Steam lists it at $1.49.

Does 1001 Spikes have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for 1001 Spikes.

What is 1001 Spikes's Metacritic score?

1001 Spikes has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made 1001 Spikes?

1001 Spikes is developed by Nicalis, Inc. and published by Nicalis, Inc..

Where to get 1001 Spikes

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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