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Ikaruga

Developed by TREASURE · Published by TREASURE

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 18, 2014 Price$4.99 Metacritic84/100 Steam reviews2,164

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic84/100
Steam reviews2,164
Languages2
Achievements25

Overview

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

Steam’s own one-line description: “Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 95% positive of 2,223
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellArcadeClassicActionGreat SoundtrackShooterSci-fiDifficultIndieLocal Co-OpAddictive

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 Ikaruga.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
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 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo / Athron64 X2
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c support (256 MB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c support

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel or AMD multicore processor recently 5 years
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD in recently 5 years
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c support

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

Ikaruga 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 Ikaruga?

Steam classifies Ikaruga as a Action, Indie game, developed by TREASURE. Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

How much does Ikaruga cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Ikaruga at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Ikaruga single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Ikaruga on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Ikaruga out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 18, 2014.

What platforms is Ikaruga on?

Ikaruga 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 Ikaruga single-player or multiplayer?

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

How much does Ikaruga cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Ikaruga have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for Ikaruga.

What is Ikaruga's Metacritic score?

Ikaruga has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Ikaruga?

Ikaruga is developed by TREASURE and published by TREASURE.

Where to get Ikaruga

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

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