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PAC-MAN 256

Endless arcade maze runs with ghosts and a chasing Glitch

BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver, Hipster Whale, 3 Sprockets · Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment · Released Jun 21, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 1,528
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 10 in 30 days
Players
11
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Mar 15, 2017
Minimum PC
HD 4000
1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is PAC-MAN 256?

In this endless arcade maze game, you eat dots, dodge ghosts, use power-ups, and stay ahead of the pursuing Glitch. Local co-op supports up to four players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy brief arcade sessions with familiar maze rules
  • +you want to play cooperatively with friends locally

Not for you if...

  • −you want separate levels with a clear ending

What players say

94% of 1,528 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the variety of power-ups and the appeal of playing another run. They complain that unlocking and upgrading power-ups takes too long and that the runs can grow repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

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PAC-MAN 256 system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel i3+ or equivalent
Graphics
Nvidia 8800, Radeon HD35xx, Intel HD 4000+
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
Intel i5+ or equivalent
Graphics
NVidia 560+ or equivalent
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does PAC-MAN 256 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does PAC-MAN 256 run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
10
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does PAC-MAN 256 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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