Darkanoid

Arcade brick-breaking with armed paddles, shields, and unlockable upgrades

Shezo Games · Released Nov 30, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 61
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Dec 1, 2021
Minimum PC: 1Gb; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Darkanoid?

Darkanoid is a 2D brick-breaker set in space. You use a paddle and ball to clear blocks, activate power-ups, and fight bosses. Classic mode has 40 levels and three difficulty settings, while Survival pits you against advancing waves of blocks, drones, and bosses.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast arcade play built around precise ball control

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower games that do not demand quick reactions
−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer rather than solo play

What players say

89% of 61 reviews are positive

Players praise the updated graphics and the nostalgic take on classic brick-breaking.

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Darkanoid system requirements

Minimum: 1Gb, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows7/Windows10
Processor: 2 Core 3 Ghz
Graphics: 1Gb
Memory: 2000 MB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Darkanoid have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Darkanoid 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: 23
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.

Does Darkanoid 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam