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ADEN

Side-scrolling combat with enemy-flinging attacks and rhythm-based boss battles

takayakata · Released Dec 11, 2024

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 693
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
May 17, 2025
Minimum PC
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is ADEN?

This single-player beat 'em up follows Toaka, an amnesiac protecting a surreal world from murderous beings called purgers. Across side-scrolling stages, you dodge attacks, approach enemies to launch them, and slam them in different directions. After weakening bosses, you dance in time with the music to build enough energy to make them explode.

For you if...

  • +you like cute pixel art mixed with psychological horror
  • +you enjoy dodging dense patterns of incoming attacks

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat without timing actions to music

What players say

97% of 693 reviews are positive

Players praise the music, expressive characters, and fast combat. Reactions to the story vary: many praise its atmosphere and twists, while some find it confusing or insufficiently developed.

Screenshots and trailer

ADEN screenshot 1

ADEN system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run ADEN?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does ADEN have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does ADEN 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
Achievements
40
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does ADEN 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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