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Pankapu

2D action platformer with shifting forms in a child's dreams

Too Kind Studio · Published by Dear Villagers · Released Sep 21, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mixed
64% of 1,475
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Oct 15, 2024
Minimum PC
3D with 512 MB
1 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Pankapu?

Pankapu is a 2D action platformer set in the dreams of a child troubled by a tragic event. You move through levels, fight invading Nightmares, unlock abilities, and switch between Aegis forms. A darker account of the child's life runs alongside the dream-world tale.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy combat alongside side-scrolling platforming
  • +you like gaining abilities and switching forms during play
  • +you want a fable with a darker story underneath

Not for you if...

  • −you want cooperative play rather than a solo adventure
  • −you dislike boss fights that get harder later on

What players say

64% of 1,475 reviews are positive

Players praise the art, dreamlike atmosphere, and boss fights. Many complain about awkward controls and inconsistent jumping; some find the levels repetitive or the later difficulty frustrating.

Players over time

▲ +95% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 20 players on Oct 31, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20263
Nov 6, 20261
Nov 5, 20265
Nov 4, 20269
Nov 3, 20263
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 202620
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 202611
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20268
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202612
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 202615
Oct 12, 202617
Oct 11, 202612
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20264
Oct 8, 20261
Oct 7, 20261
Oct 6, 20264
Oct 5, 20265
Oct 4, 20264
Oct 3, 20265
Oct 2, 20263
Oct 1, 20265
Sep 30, 20263
Sep 29, 20269
Sep 28, 20260
Sep 27, 20260
Sep 26, 20262
Sep 25, 20261
Sep 24, 20260
Sep 23, 202610
Sep 23, 20260
Sep 22, 202611
Sep 21, 202612

How many players finish Pankapu?

5.8% of Steam players have unlocked «Iketomi», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Pankapu screenshot 1

Pankapu system requirements

Minimum: 3D with 512 MB, 1 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Vista or higher
Processor
Dual Core CPU
Graphics
3D card with 512 MB
Memory
1 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Pankapu have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Pankapu 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
56
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese.

Does Pankapu 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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