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Cobalt

Developed by Oxeye Game Studio · Published by Mojang

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 2, 2016 Price$14.99 Metacritic69/100 Steam reviews339

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic69/100
Steam reviews339
Languages5
Achievements84

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Oxeye Game Studio, published by Mojang — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 690
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:ActionIndieAdventureMultiplayerPlatformer2DShooterLocal MultiplayerRobotsBullet TimeSci-fiLevel Editor

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 Cobalt.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7, 8 or 10
  • Processor: 1,5 GHz or faster processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain

Cobalt 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 Cobalt?

Steam classifies Cobalt as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Oxeye Game Studio. Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.

How much does Cobalt cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Cobalt at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Cobalt single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Cobalt: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Cobalt on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Cobalt out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 2, 2016.

What platforms is Cobalt on?

Cobalt 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 Cobalt single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Cobalt cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does Cobalt have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 84 achievements for Cobalt.

What is Cobalt's Metacritic score?

Cobalt has a Metacritic score of 69/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Cobalt?

Cobalt is developed by Oxeye Game Studio and published by Mojang.

Where to get Cobalt

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

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