APE OUT
Top-down action game about a captive ape smashing through guards
Gabe Cuzzillo, Bennett Foddy, Maxi Boch · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Feb 28, 2019
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 95% of 4,122
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 15 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 1
- peak 24h 2
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 4 years ago
- Feb 28, 2022
Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)
What is APE OUT?
You control an ape escaping captivity in a top-down action game. In procedurally generated areas, you grab guards to use as shields, throw them into walls or other enemies, break obstacles, and reach each exit while avoiding traps.
For you if...
- +you enjoy fast, difficult single-player action
Not for you if...
- −you want fixed levels you can learn by repetition
- −you expect new combat mechanics as you progress
What players say
95% of 4,122 reviews are positive · 100% of 15 in the last 30 days
Players praise the stylized art, smooth combat, and jazz percussion that responds to the action. They complain that the combat grows repetitive and that random enemy placement can make later areas feel unfair.
Screenshots and trailer
APE OUT system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
- Processor
- Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200) or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce 9600 GT (512 MB)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Controller Recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-2100 (2 * 3100) or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1024 MB)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Controller Recommended
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 23
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese.
Tags
- Violent
- Gore
- Indie
- Top-Down
- Action
- Fast-Paced
- Singleplayer
- Stylized
- Difficult
- Beat 'em up
- Music
- 2D
- Arcade
- Top-Down Shooter
- Music-Based Procedural Generation
- Atmospheric
Recent updates
- Feb 28, 2022 · New Patch and 3rd Anniversary!
- Feb 26, 2022 · BETA PATCH
- Mar 11, 2019 · APE OUT 1.2: THE FAIR PLAY UPDATE
- Mar 8, 2019 · PATCH v1.1
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