The Glitch Fairy
A side-scrolling action platformer where enemies become tools and power-ups
Cannon Cow · Released Dec 13, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 62
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 8 months ago
- Feb 27, 2026
What is The Glitch Fairy?
You play as Monie, a fairy seeking to recover her stolen ability to fly, in a single-player 2D platformer. You jump, dash, shoot, and use the Glitch Beam to transform enemies into platforms, healing items, or weapons across levels ranging from forests to deep space, with secret bonus stages to discover.
For you if...
- +you enjoy replaying levels for faster completion times
- +you like hunting collectibles and uncovering optional lore
Not for you if...
- −you want relaxed platforming without demanding combat or precise dodging
What players say
100% of 62 reviews are positive
Players praise the responsive controls, hand-drawn art, music, and story.
Screenshots and trailer
The Glitch Fairy system requirements
Minimum: HD 5750, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Glitch Fairy?
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- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 or AMD FX
- Graphics
- AMD HD 5750 or Nvidia Geforce GT 740
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Does The Glitch Fairy have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Glitch Fairy 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
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- 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, macOS
- Achievements
- 44
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, French.
Does The Glitch Fairy 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
Tags
- Singleplayer
- Indie
- 2D Platformer
- Side Scroller
- Shooter
- Collectathon
- Old School
- Anime
- Lore-Rich
- Story Rich
- Multiple Endings
- Family Friendly
- Adventure
- Female Protagonist
- Cute
- Colorful
Recent updates
- Aug 1, 2024 · French Update!
- Mar 9, 2024 · Speed update!
2 DLC available.