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POLYBIUS

Psychedelic tunnel shooter where higher speeds mean higher scores

Llamasoft Ltd. · Released Dec 21, 2018

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Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 259
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Dec 21, 2019
Minimum PC
GTX 960
1.6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is POLYBIUS?

A single-player tunnel shooter with 50 geometric levels, playable on a screen or in VR. You shoot, pass through boost gates, and collect power-ups for stronger weapons, invincibility, or slowed time. Normal mode lets you restart previously reached levels with your best recorded lives and score.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy challenging arcade runs without boss fights

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slow movement and minimal visual effects

What players say

94% of 259 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and trance-like flow, with VR drawing particular enthusiasm. Some find the busy action confusing, and a negative review singles out jump pads that are hard to distinguish from the scenery.

Screenshots and trailer

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POLYBIUS system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 1.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Win 8/8.1, Win 10
Processor
2.5 GHz
Graphics
GTX 960 or AMD equivalent
Storage
1605 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
if playing in VR ensure your system conforms to Oculus' minimum VR specs.

Does POLYBIUS have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does POLYBIUS run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Text only: English.

Does POLYBIUS 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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