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Ys Origin

Developed by Nihon Falcom · Published by XSEED Games

ActionAdventureRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 31, 2012 Price$4.99 Metacritic76/100 Steam reviews3,072

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic76/100
Steam reviews3,072
Languages5
Achievements46

Overview

An action, adventure, rpg game by Nihon Falcom, published by XSEED Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 93% positive of 3,385
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players8
Player-voted tags:RPGJRPGGreat SoundtrackActionAction RPGAdventureAnimeDifficultHack and SlashDungeon CrawlerFantasySingleplayer

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 Ys Origin.

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:XP
  • Processor:Pentium III / 1 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Recommended

  • OS:XP, Vista, 7, 64-bit compatible
  • Processor:Pentium4 / 1.3 GHz or higher
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain

Ys Origin 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 Ys Origin?

Steam classifies Ys Origin as a Action, Adventure, RPG game, developed by Nihon Falcom. The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

How much does Ys Origin cost?

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

Is Ys Origin single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Ys Origin: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Ys Origin on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Ys Origin out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 31, 2012.

What platforms is Ys Origin on?

Ys Origin 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 Ys Origin single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Ys Origin cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Ys Origin have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 46 achievements for Ys Origin.

What is Ys Origin's Metacritic score?

Ys Origin has a Metacritic score of 76/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Ys Origin?

Ys Origin is developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games.

Where to get Ys Origin

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

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