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Ion Assault

Developed by Coreplay · Published by THQ Nordic

ActionCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 17, 2010 Price$2.49 Metacritic62/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic62/100
Languages7
Achievements18

Overview

An action, casual, indie game by Coreplay, published by THQ Nordic — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 67% positive of 178
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:ActionIndieCasualArcadeTwin Stick ShooterShoot 'Em UpShooter

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 Ion Assault.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
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 XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI HD 2600 XT)
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9
  • Hard Drive: 150 MB space free
  • Sound: DirectX-compatible soundcard

Supported languages (7)

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianJapaneseKoreanSpanish - Spain

Ion Assault 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 Ion Assault?

Steam classifies Ion Assault as a Action, Casual, Indie game, developed by Coreplay. In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

How much does Ion Assault cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Ion Assault at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Ion Assault single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Ion Assault: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Ion Assault on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Ion Assault out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 17, 2010.

What platforms is Ion Assault on?

Ion Assault 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 Ion Assault single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Ion Assault cost?

Steam lists it at $2.49.

Does Ion Assault have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Ion Assault.

What is Ion Assault's Metacritic score?

Ion Assault has a Metacritic score of 62/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Ion Assault?

Ion Assault is developed by Coreplay and published by THQ Nordic.

Where to get Ion Assault

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

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