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Archons

Isometric action roguelite with two characters controlled at once

BulletHell Studios · Released Dec 6, 2024

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 447
Recent reviews
Very Positive
95% of 21 in 30 days
Players
5
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Sep 13, 2026
Minimum PC
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Archons?

This is an isometric action roguelite set on an alien planet. In solo play, you control two characters at once while fighting parasite swarms and bosses across levels; local co-op is also available. Collect essence to upgrade weapons and powers, or sacrifice health for strength with bloodrunes, as you search for the cause of the planet's plague.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding combat that rewards careful positioning
  • +you like choosing between offensive and defensive upgrades
  • +you want local co-op or an endless mode

Not for you if...

  • −you want to control only one character when playing alone
  • −you prefer a story-led adventure over combat runs
  • −you avoid fights against dense enemy swarms

What players say

92% of 447 reviews are positive · 95% of 21 in the last 30 days

Players praise the dual-character controls, the music's timing with attacks, and the upgrade choices. Common complaints are the short campaign, limited stage variety, and the difficulty of managing both characters alone.

How many players finish Archons?

23% of Steam players have unlocked «Tiny Archon», 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

Archons screenshot 1

Archons system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Archons?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3-3210
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Dual Core 3.0 GHz+
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Archons have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Archons 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
18
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Hungarian, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese.

Does Archons use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

We have been using AI tools as inspiration to maximize our own creativity.

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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