Punishing: Gray Raven

Sci-fi action RPG with real-time combat and switchable squad members

KURO GAMES · Released Feb 2, 2026

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Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 1,842
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 156 in 30 days
Players: 289; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 23, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 660; 8 GB RAM · 50 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Punishing: Gray Raven?

This free-to-play, third-person action RPG follows a squad sent to reclaim Earth from machines infected by a biomechanical virus. You recruit soldiers with human minds in mechanical bodies, dodge and parry attacks, and chain skills into combos across ruined cities, deserts, and other battlefields. The story unfolds through visual-novel chapters.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast fights that demand timing and practice
+you like recruiting characters and decorating their living spaces

Not for you if...

−you want a story that gets going immediately
−you prefer minimal reading over visual-novel storytelling

What players say

74% of 1,842 reviews are positive · 83% of 156 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat mechanics and soundtrack, with several also highlighting the later story chapters. Awkward keyboard and mouse controls are a recurring complaint.

Screenshots and trailer

Punishing: Gray Raven system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5-1600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Supports hard disk drives (HDD), but solid-state drives (SSD) are recommended. The above configuration was tested with DLSS, FSR, or Xess technology enabled.

OS: Windows10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen R5-1600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 480
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Solid-state drives (SSD) are required. The above configuration was tested with DLSS, FSR, or Xess technology enabled.

Does Punishing: Gray Raven have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Punishing: Gray Raven 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 in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Kuro Games account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Punishing: Gray Raven 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