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Livelock

Developed by Tuque Games · Published by Arc Games

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 30, 2016 Price$0.99 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews624

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews624
Languages4
Achievements50
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Tuque Games, published by Arc Games — single-player, multi-player, co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 79% positive of 841
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:ActionTop-Down ShooterCo-opIndieAdventureTwin Stick ShooterTop-DownRobotsOnline Co-OpSci-fiMechsShooter

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 Livelock.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
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 Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit, Windows 10 64bit (32bit OS not supported)
  • Processor: AMD/INTEL Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7800 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit, Windows 10 64bit (32bit OS not supported)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Supported languages (4)

EnglishFrenchGermanRussian

Livelock 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 Livelock?

Steam classifies Livelock as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Tuque Games. Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.

How much does Livelock cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Livelock at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Livelock single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Livelock: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Livelock on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Livelock out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 30, 2016.

What platforms is Livelock on?

Livelock 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 Livelock single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.

How much does Livelock cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Does Livelock have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for Livelock.

What is Livelock's Metacritic score?

Livelock has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Livelock?

Livelock is developed by Tuque Games and published by Arc Games.

Where to get Livelock

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

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