PSYCRON

A side-scrolling metroidvania about escaping a deep-space research ship

Mothware · Released Aug 19, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 107
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Mar 31, 2023
Minimum PC: HD 520; 0.3 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is PSYCRON?

A single-player 2D action metroidvania set aboard the research vessel CEREMOS, where you investigate the crew’s fate while seeking an escape. You run, jump, and shoot through four areas, collecting weapons and movement abilities that change combat and open previously inaccessible routes.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring and backtracking through science-fiction environments
+you like boss fights that test aiming and platforming

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

92% of 107 reviews are positive

Players praise the fluid movement, distinctive upgrades, and soundtrack. Some consider the game too short. Recent negative reviews criticize chase sections, with a reviewer reporting a progression-blocking softlock after reaching a chase without the dash ability.

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PSYCRON system requirements

Minimum: HD 520, 0.3 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory: 300 MB RAM
Storage: 125 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does PSYCRON have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does PSYCRON run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does PSYCRON 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