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Degrees of Separation

Co-op 2D puzzle platformer built around heat and cold

Moondrop · Published by Maximum Entertainment · Released Feb 13, 2019

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
80% of 1,346
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 14 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Jan 3, 2020
Minimum PC
DirectX 11 GPU
2 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 74/100 (critic reviews)

What is Degrees of Separation?

This 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer follows Ember and Rime, who are separated by a mysterious force in a fantasy world. Playing alone or cooperatively, you use their heat and cold powers to cross obstacles and solve environmental puzzles in areas that introduce different mechanics.

For you if...

  • +you like working through environmental puzzles with a partner
  • +you enjoy colorful fantasy settings and story-focused games
  • +you want puzzle areas with distinct mechanics

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast action over a slower puzzle pace
  • −you dislike frequent narration during puzzle solving
  • −you want platforming with precise, responsive movement

What players say

80% of 1,346 reviews are positive · 78% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the artwork and heat-and-cold puzzles, particularly in local co-op. Common complaints include repetitive puzzles, awkward controls, heavy narration, and confusing navigation.

Players over time

▼ -44% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 24 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Degrees of Separation screenshot 1

Degrees of Separation system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
Graphics
Graphics Card with support for DirectX 11
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
800 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel i7 - 3.4Ghz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or AMD equivalent
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Does Degrees of Separation 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 Degrees of Separation 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
10
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Norwegian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Degrees of Separation 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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