SANABI

Pixel-art cyberpunk platformer built around chain-hook movement and combat

WONDER POTION · Published by NEOWIZ · Released Nov 8, 2023

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 45K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 318 in 30 days
Playing now: 43; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 5 months ago; Apr 1, 2026

What is SANABI?

A single-player, side-scrolling action platformer set in a cyberpunk city whose residents have vanished. As a retired veteran searching for SANABI, you move through levels with a chain-hook prosthetic arm, dodge traps and bullets, and fight enemies.

For you if...

+you like fast platforming built around grappling momentum
+you want a story-heavy cyberpunk adventure
+you enjoy difficult obstacle courses and boss fights

Not for you if...

−you prefer uninterrupted action to long dialogue scenes
−you dislike repeated attempts at tricky platforming sections

What players say

97% of 45,188 reviews are positive · 92% of 318 in the last 30 days

Players praise the emotional story, art, soundtrack, and chain-hook movement. Their main complaint is that lengthy dialogue and cutscenes interrupt the action; some also find the level design and boss fights frustrating.

Screenshots and trailer

SANABI system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America.