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SCARLET NEXUS

Anime action RPG with psychic combat and two interwoven stories

BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. · Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment · Released Jun 24, 2021

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 15K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 42 in 30 days
Players
48
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Mar 30, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 760
6 GB RAM · 50 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is SCARLET NEXUS?

This anime-style action RPG takes place in a futuristic Japan where psychic soldiers fight mutants that prey on human brains. Choose Yuito or Kasane to follow one of two interwoven story routes, using psychic powers to throw objects at enemies in combat.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy using psychic abilities in action combat
  • +you want to follow both sides of an interwoven story

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer little dialogue between fights
  • −you need frequent changes in enemies and combat tactics

What players say

81% of 14,742 reviews are positive · 71% of 42 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, visual style, and music. Common complaints are that fights grow repetitive and lengthy dialogue slows the pace; some players also criticize the writing.

Players over time

▲ +23% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 81 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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Oct 1, 202639
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Sep 27, 202662
Sep 26, 202650
Sep 25, 202641
Sep 24, 202637
Sep 23, 202639
Sep 23, 202643
Sep 22, 202644
Sep 21, 202651

How many players finish SCARLET NEXUS?

21% of Steam players have unlocked «Conclusion of Millenia», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

SCARLET NEXUS screenshot 1

SCARLET NEXUS system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 6 GB RAM, 50 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-8350
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7970, 3 GB
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-4690K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Does SCARLET NEXUS have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does SCARLET NEXUS 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
53
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese.

Does SCARLET NEXUS 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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