PCGame

Flinthook

Roguelite action platformer with hookshot movement through randomized pirate spaceships

Tribute Games Inc. · Released Apr 18, 2017

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 663
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Apr 29, 2024
Minimum PC
OpenGL 3.0 compliant
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is Flinthook?

Flinthook is a single-player 2D roguelite action platformer about a space pirate hunting rival captains. You grapple between rings, shoot enemies, and slow time while raiding randomly assembled spaceships. You also collect relics, unlock equippable perks as you level up, and buy permanent upgrades.

For you if...

  • +you like fast platforming that demands precise movement and aiming
  • +you enjoy run-based progression with permanent upgrades

Not for you if...

  • −you want relaxed platforming with forgiving difficulty
  • −you prefer fixed levels over randomly assembled runs

What players say

73% of 663 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack. Common complaints concern hazards that blend into the scenery and damage that feels unfair. Some players also find the controls awkward.

Screenshots and trailer

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Flinthook system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.0 compliant, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Vista or later
Processor
Intel Core™ Duo or faster
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space

Does Flinthook have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Flinthook 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements
37
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Japanese.

Does Flinthook 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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