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Ikaruga

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App ID 253750
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher TREASURE
Supported Systems Windows
Last Changenumber 30138699
Last Record Update 18 July 2025 – 20:18:47 UTC ()
Release Date 18 February 2014 – 17:56:00 UTC ()
😍 90.26%
2k reviews
5
In-Game

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Additional Information

Developer TREASURE
metacritic_name Ikaruga
controller_support full
metacritic_score 84
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ikaruga?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher TREASURE
Store Release Date 18 February 2014 – 17:56:30 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Action (1)
Store Genres Action (1), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 18 February 2014 – 17:56:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 28 October 2022 – 22:06:22 UTC () (1666994782)
review_score 8
review_percentage 94
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 1 March 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 354142
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-7.0-1
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
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First seen on SteamDB 27 August 2013 – 20:53:08 UTC (), in changelist #273501

Supported Languages

2 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes Yes

Tags

🕹 Shoot 'Em Up 💥 Bullet Hell 🕹 Arcade 🕒 Classic 💥 Action 🎶 Great Soundtrack 🔫 Shooter 🚀 Sci-fi 😓 Difficult 🌱 Indie 👥 Local Co-Op 🫦 Addictive 🏽 2D 👤 Singleplayer 👾 Retro 🌠 Space 🤝 Co-op 📺 Local Multiplayer 🎮 Controller 🧩 Puzzle

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Cloud Steam Leaderboards Remote Play on TV Remote Play Together Family Sharing Shared/Split Screen Multi-player

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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timestamp15 September 2023 – 04:11:36 UTC
Trailers
2030758 ↴
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2030894 ↴
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Store Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
31069 Ikaruga Store or CD Key 10 July 2025 – 17:15:41 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
31068 Ikaruga Developer Comp CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:54:54 UTC
31070 UntitledApp for Beta Testing CD Key 4 November 2015 – 01:23:52 UTC

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