Captain Kaon
Developed by Engage Pixel · Published by Engage Pixel
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Engage Pixel, published by Engage Pixel — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Captain Kaon is a retro twin-stick gravity shooter inspired by 1980s classics such as Thrust and Gravitar. Captain Kaon pairs vibrant Amiga-style pixel art with a tight twin-stick control mechanic. Relive this forgotten shmup sub-genre!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Captain Kaon.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 500 MB RAM
- Graphics: Direct-X 9 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct-X 9 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Captain Kaon 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 Captain Kaon?
Steam classifies Captain Kaon as a Action, Indie game, developed by Engage Pixel. Captain Kaon is a retro twin-stick gravity shooter inspired by 1980s classics such as Thrust and Gravitar. Captain Kaon pairs vibrant Amiga-style pixel art with a tight twin-stick control mechanic. Relive this forgotten shmup sub-genre!
How much does Captain Kaon cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Captain Kaon at $6.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Captain Kaon single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Captain Kaon: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Captain Kaon on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Captain Kaon for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Captain Kaon out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 14, 2017.
What platforms is Captain Kaon on?
Captain Kaon is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Captain Kaon single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Captain Kaon cost?
Steam lists it at $6.99.
Does Captain Kaon have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for Captain Kaon.
Who made Captain Kaon?
Captain Kaon is developed by Engage Pixel and published by Engage Pixel.
Where to get Captain Kaon
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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