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Cobalt

A 2D action platformer with slow-motion combat and bullet-deflecting rolls

Oxeye Game Studio · Published by Mojang · Released Feb 2, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 400
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Jan 4, 2021
Minimum PC
1GB VRAM
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 69/100 (critic reviews)

What is Cobalt?

You play a cyborg in a side-view sci-fi action platformer, jumping, shooting, and fighting with melee weapons. The campaign sends you to investigate a remote colony and what happened to the humans, alone or in local co-op, with puzzles, bosses, and tameable pets. Separate local and online modes include wave survival, deathmatch, team battles, and a goal-scoring sport.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy mastering timing and precise movement in combat
  • +you like switching between competitive and cooperative modes

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer campaigns without puzzles or boss fights

What players say

93% of 400 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat's depth, responsive movement, and local multiplayer. Several also highlight the campaign's humor.

Screenshots and trailer

Cobalt screenshot 1

Cobalt system requirements

Minimum: 1GB VRAM, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8 or 10
Processor
1,5 GHz or faster processor
Graphics
1GB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does Cobalt have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Cobalt 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
84
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Cobalt 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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