Zapling Bygone

Side-scrolling metroidvania where stolen boss skulls grant new abilities

9FingerGames · Released Aug 5, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 116
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jun 21, 2023
Minimum PC: 2 GB RAM; 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Zapling Bygone?

This 2D action-adventure follows an alien hive-mind across a post-apocalyptic planet as it uncovers the world's history. You fight enemies, jump and climb through interconnected biomes, and uncover memories told through comic panels.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching for secrets and optional collectibles

Not for you if...

−you dislike revisiting areas after gaining new movement abilities

What players say

83% of 116 reviews are positive

Players praise the varied bosses and ability customization. Recurring complaints concern the short length and value for money, while opinions on the controls are mixed.

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Zapling Bygone system requirements

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

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Minimum

OS: OS: Microsoft 64bit Windows 7
Processor: 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU
Graphics: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Zapling Bygone have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Zapling Bygone run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 26
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Zapling Bygone 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