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The Next Penelope

Developed by Aurelien Regard · Published by Plug In Digital

ActionIndieRacing
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 29, 2015 Price$1.29 Metacritic82/100 Steam reviews135

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
Price$1.29
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic82/100
Steam reviews135
Languages3
Achievements23
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie, racing game by Aurelien Regard, published by Plug In Digital — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Set in a futuristic Odyssey, "The Next Penelope" is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 71% positive of 271
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:RacingActionIndie4 Player LocalFemale ProtagonistLocal MultiplayerShoot 'Em UpTop-DownDifficultFuturistic

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 The Next Penelope.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8
  • Processor: 1.8 GHZ
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GT/s 4xx or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8
  • Processor: 2.4 GHZ
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 600 series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (3)

EnglishFrenchItalian

The Next Penelope 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 The Next Penelope?

Steam classifies The Next Penelope as a Action, Indie, Racing game, developed by Aurelien Regard. Set in a futuristic Odyssey, "The Next Penelope" is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy!

How much does The Next Penelope cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Next Penelope at $1.29. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Next Penelope single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is The Next Penelope on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Next Penelope out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 29, 2015.

What platforms is The Next Penelope on?

The Next Penelope 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 The Next Penelope single-player or multiplayer?

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

How much does The Next Penelope cost?

Steam lists it at $1.29.

Does The Next Penelope have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 23 achievements for The Next Penelope.

What is The Next Penelope's Metacritic score?

The Next Penelope has a Metacritic score of 82/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Next Penelope?

The Next Penelope is developed by Aurelien Regard and published by Plug In Digital.

Where to get The Next Penelope

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

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