Archons

Isometric action roguelite with two characters controlled at once

BulletHell Studios · Released Dec 6, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 424
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 20 in 30 days
Playing now: 1; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Jun 8, 2025

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

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 424 reviews are positive · 80% of 20 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Archons system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Hungarian, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese.