Overbowed

A 2D metroidvania where you fight with a magic bow

Klardonics Digital, Ltd, tsuwami · Published by Klardonics Digital, Ltd · Released May 30, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 96
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Sep 1, 2025
Minimum PC: 0.4 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Overbowed?

Overbowed is a single-player 2D action-platformer set in a ruined seaside kingdom overtaken by dark magic. You explore interconnected city ruins, overgrown caverns, and flooded dungeons, jumping between platforms, fighting enemies, and collecting items as you uncover the kingdom's past.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining upgrades to change your bow's attacks
+you like revisiting areas after gaining new abilities

Not for you if...

−you prefer an easy start and forgiving combat

What players say

89% of 96 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack. The main complaints concern an unhelpful map and the lack of fast travel, which some players say make finding the next route frustrating.

Screenshots and trailer

Overbowed system requirements

Minimum: 0.4 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Overbowed?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Memory: 400 MB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space

Does Overbowed have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Overbowed run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

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: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Overbowed 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