Pikuniku

A 2D puzzle adventure about odd errands and hidden corruption

Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen, Sectordub · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Jan 24, 2019

Action Adventure Casual Indie

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 12K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 94 in 30 days
Playing now: 24; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

Metacritic: 74/100 (critic reviews)

What is Pikuniku?

Pikuniku is a 2D puzzle-platform adventure set in a colorful world where you uncover a conspiracy. You explore, talk to peculiar characters, help with their requests, and solve puzzles. A separate local co-op mode has its own levels and challenges.

For you if...

+you like exploring and solving puzzles at your own pace
+you want separate local co-op levels with friends

Not for you if...

−you prefer fast action to wandering between character requests
−you prefer serious stories without absurd jokes

What players say

96% of 11,863 reviews are positive · 96% of 94 in the last 30 days

Players praise the funny dialogue, unusual characters, art, and music. The most common complaint is that the campaign feels too short and simple; some players also find certain minigames and late sections abruptly difficult.

Screenshots and trailer

Pikuniku system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x86/x64
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200) or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce 9600 GT (512 MB) / Intel HD Graphics 2500
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Controller Recommended

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

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, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.