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The Anacrusis

Sci-fi co-op shooter where opposing players can control the aliens

Stray Bombay · Released Dec 5, 2023

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Reviews
Mixed
69% of 679
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 3, 2025
Minimum PC
DX11-compatible GPU
16 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Anacrusis?

A first-person shooter set in space, where four survivors fight an alien infestation. You work through levels alone or in four-player co-op, shooting hordes and using grenades to slow enemies or create cover. Versus lets one team control aliens to stop the survivors from reaching the end of a level.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy coordinating with friends against waves of enemies
  • +you like experimenting with community-made weapons and mods

Not for you if...

  • −you expect a long, story-focused campaign
  • −you rely on matchmaking rather than bringing friends

What players say

69% of 679 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro-futuristic visual style and familiar Left 4 Dead-style combat. Recurring complaints concern limited content and a lack of polish.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Anacrusis system requirements

Minimum: DX11-compatible GPU, 16 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
AMD FX-8350 / Core i5 6600K
Graphics
DX11-compatible GPU
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does The Anacrusis have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does The Anacrusis 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
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
55
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does The Anacrusis 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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