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INK

A 2D platformer where paint reveals otherwise invisible terrain

ZackBellGames · Released Aug 5, 2015

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 694
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jun 27, 2016
Minimum PC
512 MB VRAM
1 GB RAM · 0 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)

What is INK?

This single-player platformer has 75 levels and boss fights. You uncover terrain by touching it or spraying paint with double jumps, then jump on enemies to open exits. Deaths also scatter paint, and painted areas stay visible between attempts.

For you if...

  • +you like fast platforming built around demanding jump timing

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike trial and error and frequent deaths

What players say

87% of 694 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful, minimalist visuals. A recurring complaint is the short length.

Screenshots and trailer

INK screenshot 1

INK system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or Later
Processor
2 GHz
Graphics
512 MB VRAM
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
30 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
The game runs at locked 30 FPS.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or Later
Processor
3 GHz
Graphics
1 GB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
60 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
The game runs at locked 30 FPS.

Does INK have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does INK 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
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
16
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does INK 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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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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