Platypus
Side-scrolling arcade shooter with claymation aircraft and scenery
Anthony Flack · Published by Claymatic Games · Released Aug 15, 2014
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 93% of 427
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is Platypus?
Platypus is a side-scrolling arcade shooter in which you defend Mungola from an invasion by the sprawling city of Collosatropolis. You pilot a fighter plane and shoot enemy ships, with adjustable difficulty settings.
For you if...
- +you enjoy challenging, fast-paced arcade shooting
- +you want to play cooperatively with someone beside you
Not for you if...
- −you want varied activities beyond side-scrolling shooting
What players say
93% of 427 reviews are positive
Players praise the claymation artwork. Individual complaints include inconsistent controller support, limited enemy variety, and the lack of saves between levels.
Screenshots and trailer
Platypus system requirements
Minimum: 32MB 3D, 0.1 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Platypus?
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- OS
- Windows XP/Vista/7/8
- Processor
- Pentium® or AMD® 1.3 GHz
- Graphics
- 32MB 3D Video Card
- Memory
- 128 MB RAM
Does Platypus 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 Platypus run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Platypus 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
