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ORCS

A retro-style action platformer with tough stages and boss fights

Pixel vs Pixel · Released May 20, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 459
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Jan 11, 2017
Minimum PC
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is ORCS?

This single-player, 2D side-scroller draws on Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins. You jump and fight through 24 levels, including encounters with five bosses.

For you if...

  • +you prefer simple action mechanics over complex gameplay systems
  • +you like short games you can finish in an evening

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving platforming with few deaths
  • −you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

81% of 459 reviews are positive

Players often praise its value for the price and old-school platforming. Some find the difficulty excessive, while opinions on the soundtrack are mixed.

Screenshots and trailer

ORCS screenshot 1

ORCS system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run ORCS?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Core 2 Duo
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
151 MB available space

Does ORCS have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does ORCS run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does ORCS 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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