Ikenfell
Turn-based tactical RPG with timed spellcasting at a magic school
Happy Ray Games · Published by Balor Games · Released Oct 8, 2020
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 1,246
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- Dec 8, 2021
Metacritic: 69/100 (critic reviews)
What is Ikenfell?
This single-player, pixel-art tactical RPG follows a group of students uncovering secrets at a magic school. You explore its halls, search for hidden equipment, and fight monsters and bosses with a party of three. Battles are turn-based, with timed inputs that strengthen spells and block attacks.
For you if...
- +you like tactical battles with timed spellcasting
- +you enjoy searching a fantasy school for hidden items
- +you want a story about friendship and loss
Not for you if...
- −you want turn-based combat without timing inputs
- −you prefer stories with little dialogue
What players say
91% of 1,246 reviews are positive
Players praise the music, pixel art, and LGBTQ+ representation. The most common complaint is that battles become slow and repetitive, particularly later in the game. Some players also find the story and characters underdeveloped.
How many players finish Ikenfell?
22% of Steam players have unlocked «Thank You For Playing», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
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Ikenfell system requirements
Minimum: Iris 6100, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 7 or newer
- Processor
- Intel Core i5
- Graphics
- Intel Iris 6100
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Does Ikenfell have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Ikenfell 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, macOS
- Achievements
- 27
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese.
Does Ikenfell 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
