Children of the Sun
Developed by René Rother · Published by Devolver Digital
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, strategy game by René Rother, published by Devolver Digital — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “On a deadly road trip into darkness, control the path of a single bullet and unleash a fury of vengeance on the sinister cult that ruined your life in this tactical puzzle-shooter.” — 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 Children of the Sun.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 x64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500k / AMD FX-4350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon R9 270X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Low Quality setting, in 720p, producing 30 FPS
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 x64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 / Radeon RX 570
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in1080p, producing 60 FPS
Supported languages (10)
Children of the Sun 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 Children of the Sun?
Steam classifies Children of the Sun as a Action, Indie, Strategy game, developed by René Rother. On a deadly road trip into darkness, control the path of a single bullet and unleash a fury of vengeance on the sinister cult that ruined your life in this tactical puzzle-shooter.
How much does Children of the Sun cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Children of the Sun at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Children of the Sun single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Children of the Sun: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Children of the Sun on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Children of the Sun for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Children of the Sun out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 9, 2024.
What platforms is Children of the Sun on?
Children of the Sun 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 Children of the Sun single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Children of the Sun cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Children of the Sun have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 21 achievements for Children of the Sun.
What is Children of the Sun's Metacritic score?
Children of the Sun has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Children of the Sun?
Children of the Sun is developed by René Rother and published by Devolver Digital.
Where to get Children of the Sun
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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