Ctesiphon

Old-school sci-fi shooter with homing rockets and armor-piercing weapons

Stomy · Released Nov 26, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 98
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 11, 2026
Minimum PC: GT 640M; 4 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ctesiphon?

A single-player first-person shooter set on a resort planet seized by mercenaries during bounty hunter Ethelyn Dax’s vacation. You fight troops, drones, and mechs across seven nonlinear main levels, choosing routes to flank enemy groups.

For you if...

+you like retro pixel graphics and anime-style character designs
+you enjoy hunting for secrets beyond the main route

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower shooters with less emphasis on movement

What players say

92% of 98 reviews are positive

Players praise the gun handling, soundtrack, and smooth performance. The short campaign is a recurring complaint, and some players find the mid-fight dialogue intrusive.

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Ctesiphon system requirements

Minimum: GT 640M, 4 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2450M
Graphics: nVidia GeForce GT 640M
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space
Notes: 720p Display

Does Ctesiphon have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Ctesiphon 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

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

Does Ctesiphon 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