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Ys I & II Chronicles+

Two action RPG remakes where you fight by bumping enemies

Nihon Falcom · Published by XSEED Games · Released Feb 14, 2013

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 2,873
Recent reviews
Very Positive
89% of 19 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jan 3, 2022
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
1 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Ys I & II Chronicles+?

This collection pairs two single-player, top-down action RPG remakes, following swordsman Adol Christin as he investigates monsters in Esteria. You explore the land and fight by running into enemies; the second game adds magic and lets you become a demon to speak with enemies.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced action and old-school fantasy RPGs

Not for you if...

  • −you expect elaborate combos and a dedicated melee attack button

What players say

88% of 2,873 reviews are positive · 89% of 19 in the last 30 days

Players praise the soundtrack and fast, simple combat, though some dislike the bump system. Common complaints include confusing dungeon navigation and unfair late-game bosses. Players also report boss attacks becoming much harder to handle at high frame rates.

Screenshots and trailer

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Ys I & II Chronicles+ system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Pentium III 866 MHz
Graphics
64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB HD space

Recommended

OS
Windows XP, Vista, 7 (64-bit supported)
Processor
Pentium III 1.6 GHz or higher
Graphics
64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB HD space

Does Ys I & II Chronicles+ have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Ys I & II Chronicles+ run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
17
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Ys I & II Chronicles+ 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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