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Wonder Boy Returns Remix

An arcade platformer where collecting food keeps you alive

CFK Co., Ltd. · Released Aug 8, 2019

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 144
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Aug 16, 2019
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 460
4 GB RAM · 0.9 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Wonder Boy Returns Remix?

This single-player, side-scrolling platformer remakes the original arcade game in HD. Boy sets out to rescue Tina from a kidnapper as you jump over hazards, defeat enemies, and fight bosses at the end of each stage.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy traditional platforming with increasingly difficult stages

Not for you if...

  • −you want exploration and role-playing rather than obstacle-focused action

What players say

72% of 144 reviews are positive

Players praise the recreation of the original arcade stages and the updated presentation. Recent complaints center on high-refresh-rate bugs that prevent platforms from appearing or moving. Players also criticize movement that feels unlike the original and content missing from the earlier Returns remake.

Screenshots and trailer

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Wonder Boy Returns Remix system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 0.9 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1
Processor
2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
900 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10
Processor
2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does Wonder Boy Returns Remix have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Wonder Boy Returns Remix run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Wonder Boy Returns Remix 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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