Canto I

A precision platformer retelling the opening of The Divine Comedy

LudosGD · Published by Neoclassic Games · Released Aug 13, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 64
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Mar 20, 2025
Minimum PC: Display 1024x600; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Canto I?

This free, single-player 2D platformer follows Dante through the Forest Dark across four levels. You double-jump over pits, dash past spikes, bounce on magical books, and fight helmeted specters.

For you if...

+you want a choice between relaxed and demanding difficulty modes
+you enjoy searching levels for hidden collectibles

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy adventure rather than a compact platformer

What players say

77% of 64 reviews are positive

Players praise the platforming mechanics and the integration of Dante’s poetry. Recurring complaints focus on unwanted sliding after movement stops, which players say makes precise landings unreliable.

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Canto I system requirements

Minimum: Display 1024x600, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Canto I?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Pentium 4 - 1.5 Ghz
Graphics: Display 1024x600
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does Canto I have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Canto I 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, macOS
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Italian.

Does Canto I 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam