RADical ROACH Remastered

Side-scrolling shooter about a radioactive cockroach fighting armies of fleas

Dried Lemons · Released May 16, 2014

Action Adventure Casual Indie Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Mixed; 56% of 1,127
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 8, 2026
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is RADical ROACH Remastered?

A side-scrolling shoot 'em up set just after a nuclear disaster, where a radioactive cockroach tries to escape an army of fleas. You spit at bug enemies, dodge incoming fire, and fight bosses across different environments.

For you if...

+you like fast arcade shooters with crowded screens
+you enjoy cartoon bug worlds and odd premises
+you want single-player action with boss fights

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower action to crowded shootouts
−you would rather avoid bullet dodging and boss fights

What players say

56% of 1,127 reviews are positive

Players praise the fast pace and unusual cockroach premise. Others complain about repetitive levels and awkward controls, and some find the difficulty unfair.

How many players finish RADical ROACH Remastered?

3.7% of Steam players have unlocked «La Cucaracha», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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RADical ROACH Remastered system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run RADical ROACH Remastered?

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Minimum

OS: Windows
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space

Does RADical ROACH Remastered have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does RADical ROACH Remastered run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does RADical ROACH Remastered 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam