Red Lightning
Developed by Ryan McQuiston · Published by Ryan McQuiston
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Ryan McQuiston, published by Ryan McQuiston — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A 2D Top-Down Action/Adventure in the vein of retro-gaming archetypes. Strategically maneuver your way through Grounds and Mesosphere and upgrade your Red Lightning to take down The SpaceLord!! Go Solo or Couch Co-Op Mayhem” — 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 Red Lightning.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 512MB of video RAM.
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 1.0GB of video RAM.
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Red Lightning 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 Red Lightning?
Steam classifies Red Lightning as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Ryan McQuiston. A 2D Top-Down Action/Adventure in the vein of retro-gaming archetypes. Strategically maneuver your way through Grounds and Mesosphere and upgrade your Red Lightning to take down The SpaceLord!! Go Solo or Couch Co-Op Mayhem
How much does Red Lightning cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Red Lightning at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Red Lightning single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Red Lightning: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Red Lightning on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Red Lightning for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Red Lightning out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 25, 2025.
What platforms is Red Lightning on?
Red Lightning is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Red Lightning single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Red Lightning cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Red Lightning have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for Red Lightning.
Who made Red Lightning?
Red Lightning is developed by Ryan McQuiston and published by Ryan McQuiston.
Where to get Red Lightning
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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