Ariana and the Elder Codex

A 2D action platformer set inside damaged magical books

Idea Factory, Compile Heart, HYDE, Inc. · Published by Idea Factory International, Inc. · Released Apr 29, 2026

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 73
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 1, 2026
Minimum PC: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of…; 16 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ariana and the Elder Codex?

This single-player 2D action platformer follows librarian Ariana as she enters seven altered books to restore the world's missing magic. You fight enemies, navigate platforms, and unlock spells and abilities that open new areas within the books. Completing combat and platforming challenges at Repair Points quickly earns permanent health boosts.

For you if...

+you enjoy mixing spells to create different combat approaches
+you prefer straightforward stories with light role-playing systems

Not for you if...

−you expect extensive exploration through a large, interconnected world

What players say

67% of 73 reviews are positive

Players praise the art direction, music, and Japanese voice acting. Some find the combat too basic or report awkward controls.

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Ariana and the Elder Codex system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of…, 16 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz
Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of VRAM
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Ariana and the Elder Codex have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Ariana and the Elder Codex run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The native resolution is not the default one
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: 48
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Ariana and the Elder Codex 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