BAKERU
3D action platformer across fairy-tale Japan with drum combat and transformations
Good-Feel Co., Ltd. · Published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. · Released Sep 3, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 95% of 407
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 1
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 10 months ago
- Nov 6, 2025
What is BAKERU?
BAKERU is a third-person 3D action platformer set in a fairy-tale version of Japan, where Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are trying to take over the country. Across more than 50 stages, you fight enemies with a drum, avoid traps, and transform into Japanese heroes to get past obstacles. Some stages switch to vehicle racing or aerial combat.
For you if...
- +you like exploring colorful stages inspired by Japanese folklore
- +you prefer a mix of platforming and enemy fights
- +you enjoy transformations that change how you tackle obstacles
Not for you if...
- −you want demanding platforming or combat throughout
- −you dislike detours into racing and aerial combat
What players say
95% of 407 reviews are positive
Players praise the Japanese-inspired presentation, varied settings, and mix of exploration and combat. The most common complaints are that stages can feel repetitive or padded and that the game is too easy.
Screenshots and trailer
BAKERU system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i7 4790
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 750Ti
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-6900K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / Radeon RX 480
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 71
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Action
- Adventure
- Action-Adventure
- 3D Platformer
- Beat 'em up
- 3D
- Cartoon
- Cartoony
- Anime
- Colorful
- Third Person
- Comedy
- Funny
- Magic
- Martial Arts
- Ninja
Recent updates
- Nov 6, 2025 · BAKERU Update Notice
- Oct 17, 2024 · BAKERU Update Notice
- Sep 26, 2024 · BAKERU Update Notice
- Sep 5, 2024 · BAKERU Steam Version Update Notice
1 DLC available.
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