Horace

A robot's puzzle-platforming journey with abilities that bend physics

Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn · Published by 505 Games · Released Jul 18, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 374
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Nov 24, 2020
Minimum PC: Any DX12; 4 GB RAM · 12 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Horace?

Horace is a single-player 2D platformer about a robot trying to reunite with his family. You navigate pixel-art environments, solve movement puzzles, unlock new abilities, and battle bosses, with retro-inspired minigames woven into the story.

For you if...

+you enjoy stories that move between comedy and drama
+you appreciate humor built around nostalgic pop culture references

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving platforming over precise jumps and timing
−you want continuous action without frequent cutscenes

What players say

86% of 374 reviews are positive

Players praise the characters, soundtrack, and gameplay variety. Common complaints include difficulty spikes and an overlong campaign, while some players find the rotating camera disorienting.

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Horace system requirements

Minimum: Any DX12, 4 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel i5
Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 12 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Horace have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Horace 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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 58
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Horace 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