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Enemy Mind

Side-scrolling space shooter where you take control of enemy ships

Schell Games · Released Jun 6, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
80% of 111
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Aug 18, 2015
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Enemy Mind?

As a psychic being lost in space, you possess ships and turn their weapons and abilities against enemy waves. This side-scrolling shooter spans eight levels, with a story that changes according to your play style. You can play alone or in local co-op with up to four players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast combat and split-second tactical choices
  • +you like pixel art and chiptune soundtracks

Not for you if...

  • −you want a forgiving shooter with frequent checkpoints

What players say

80% of 111 reviews are positive

Players praise the ship-swapping mechanic and the quick decisions it demands. The main complaints are high difficulty and having to replay long stretches after dying.

Screenshots and trailer

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Enemy Mind system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Core 2 Duo 2.66Ghz
Graphics
256 MB Graphics Memory and Directx 9.0c Compatible gpu
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Notes
USB wired Xbox 360 controller recommended

Does Enemy Mind have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Enemy Mind 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
34
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Enemy Mind 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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