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Kawaii Deathu Desu

A two-button beat 'em up about idols collecting fans' souls

Pippin Games · Published by Top Hat Studios Inc · Released Aug 29, 2019

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 268
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Mar 31, 2020
Minimum PC
Virtually Anything
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Kawaii Deathu Desu?

This 2D beat 'em up takes place at concerts around the world, where supernatural idols compete for the underworld's throne. You strike fans approaching from either side and activate your idol's special power in stage-based shows.

For you if...

  • +you want arcade action suited to short breaks
  • +you enjoy competing against a friend in local multiplayer

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat focused on timing rather than rapid button presses

What players say

72% of 268 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, character designs, and music. A common complaint is the lengthy grind required to unlock characters and advance.

Screenshots and trailer

Kawaii Deathu Desu screenshot 1

Kawaii Deathu Desu system requirements

Minimum: Virtually Anything, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Kawaii Deathu Desu?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Dual Core
Graphics
Virtually Anything
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Kawaii Deathu Desu have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Kawaii Deathu Desu run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
48
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Kawaii Deathu Desu use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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1 DLC available.