DERU - The Art of Cooperation

Cooperative puzzle game where changing size helps you protect your partner

Ink Kit · Released Nov 7, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 57
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Jul 7, 2019
Minimum PC: ® 8800 GT; 4 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DERU - The Art of Cooperation?

Set in abstract worlds of light and shadow, this puzzle game has two players block streams for each other to reach each level's exit. You can also play alone, controlling both characters with twin-stick controls.

For you if...

+you enjoy planning solutions and communicating with a partner

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles solved through logic without precise movement

What players say

89% of 57 reviews are positive

Players praise the abstract visuals, easy-to-learn mechanics, and cooperative puzzle design. Players who tackle it alone describe controlling both characters as especially difficult.

Screenshots and trailer

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DERU - The Art of Cooperation system requirements

Minimum: ® 8800 GT, 4 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 750 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does DERU - The Art of Cooperation have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op 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 DERU - The Art of Cooperation 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 24
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does DERU - The Art of Cooperation 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam