Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Side-scrolling platformer with animal mounts, 3D segments, and local co-op
VEA Games · Published by Knights Peak · Released Dec 5, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 85% of 410
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- peak 24h 3
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Jul 9, 2025
Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.
Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)
What is Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut?
This level-based platformer follows treasure hunters Niko and Luna across a magical island seized by Baron Grimbald and his army. Run, jump, ride animal mounts, find hidden collectibles, and fight bosses across eight worlds. Most stages are side-scrolling, with some 3D sections; you can play solo or in couch co-op.
For you if...
- +you enjoy searching platforming levels for hidden collectibles
- +you want a colorful adventure playable in couch co-op
- +you like adjustable difficulty and optional platforming challenges
Not for you if...
- −you prefer open-world exploration over separate platforming levels
- −you want a story-led game rather than jump-focused challenges
What players say
85% of 410 reviews are positive
Players praise the colorful levels, plentiful secrets, and soundtrack. The most common complaint is imprecise or weightless movement; some players also find the boss fights tedious.
Screenshots and trailer
Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 36
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.
Tags
- 3D Platformer
- Co-op
- Family Friendly
- Singleplayer
- Adventure
- Action-Adventure
- Arcade
- Platformer
- Local Co-Op
- 3D
- Cute
- Colorful
- Stylized
- Magic
- Old School
- Relaxing
Recent updates
1 DLC available.
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