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Skyhook

A 2D arena fighter built around grappling-hook combat and movement

Megastorm Games · Released May 17, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 133
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Mar 15, 2017
Minimum PC
HD
1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Skyhook?

Skyhook is a pirate-themed 2D arena fighter played in local matches for up to four players. You swing and attack with a grappling hook, collect power-ups, and ride armed airships or gryphons. Modes range from last-survivor fights to a team ball game, alongside solo challenges and matches against computer opponents.

For you if...

  • +you like accessible mechanics with room for skilled play
  • +you enjoy team sports alongside free-for-all fighting

Not for you if...

  • −you need online multiplayer for playing with friends
  • −you prefer solo adventures over competitive arena matches

What players say

82% of 133 reviews are positive

Players praise the grappling-hook movement and party modes. A recent reviewer criticizes solo quest difficulty, overly fast menu navigation, and the cursor escaping fullscreen play on multiple monitors.

Screenshots and trailer

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Skyhook system requirements

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

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP (SP2) or later
Processor
1.66 GHz Dual Core Processor or equivalent
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics or equivalent
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space
Notes
Gamepad highly recommended

Does Skyhook have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP 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 Skyhook 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
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
12
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Skyhook 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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