Praesidium

A speedrunning platformer where your shield launches you across rooftops

ShieldWork Studios · Released Apr 28, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 98
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Apr 28, 2021
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Praesidium?

Praesidium is a free, single-player, third-person action platformer set in a futuristic city. You navigate replayable levels, dodge stun turrets, and use your shield to destroy obstacles and break walls. The menu records your best completion times.

For you if...

+you like finding alternate routes through sci-fi environments

Not for you if...

−you prefer combat-focused action over movement and platforming challenges

What players say

77% of 98 reviews are positive

Players praise the parkour mechanics. Complaints focus on the small amount of content and short length.

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Praesidium system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10
Processor: Quad-Core Intel/AMD CPU
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Praesidium have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Praesidium run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Praesidium 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