Counterpact

2D platform shooter with alternate weapons that can change roles

Little Egg Basket · Released Dec 31, 2023

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Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 192
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jan 28, 2025
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Counterpact?

Counterpact is a free-to-play, side-scrolling shooter where you choose from seven characters for team matches or solo fights in the Gilded Spire. The solo challenge spans four floors of enemies and traps, and playing earns currency for weapons and cosmetics without microtransactions.

For you if...

+you enjoy arcade-style combat with room to develop your skills

Not for you if...

−you prefer first-person shooters over side-scrolling action

What players say

91% of 192 reviews are positive

Players praise the team-based combat. Recent reviews describe an inactive online community, and several players find the solo mode repetitive or barebones.

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Counterpact system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Counterpact?

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Minimum

Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 512 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Counterpact have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Counterpact run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Counterpact Account Server (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French.

Does Counterpact 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