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Apotheon

2D action platformer about fighting Greek gods across Olympus

Alientrap · Released Feb 3, 2015

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 3,874
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 11 in 30 days
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Oct 2, 2026
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
1 GB RAM
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is Apotheon?

Apotheon is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer set in Greek mythology, after the gods abandon humanity. As Nikandreos, you explore the open world of Mount Olympus, fight mythical beings and gods with ancient weapons, and seek divine powers to help humanity survive.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy searching open areas for divine treasure
  • +you like demanding fights with swords and spears

Not for you if...

  • −you want linear stages instead of open exploration
  • −you prefer forgiving combat to difficult boss fights

What players say

90% of 3,874 reviews are positive · 72% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the Greek pottery-inspired art, music, and boss fights, though opinions on combat vary. Many report frequent crashes, and some complain about awkward controls.

How many players finish Apotheon?

2.4% of Steam players have unlocked «Olympian», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Apotheon system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS
XP/Vista/Windows 7
Processor
Dual-core processor (Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz)
Graphics
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Memory
1 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Apotheon have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Apotheon 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, Linux
Achievements
30
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Apotheon 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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