A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Side-scrolling robot shooter with enemy parts recycled into equipment
Extend Studio · Published by Extend Studio, ORiGO GAMES · Released Jan 19, 2011
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 70% of 599
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)
What is A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda?
A single-player sci-fi action platformer set aboard a Zytron-infected space station. As Ares, a combat robot sent to rescue survivors, you move through platforming areas, shoot enemies, hunt for hidden items, and fight large bosses.
For you if...
- +you like boss fights built around learning attack patterns
- +you enjoy managing resources alongside shooting and jumping
Not for you if...
- −you want a lengthy campaign
What players say
70% of 599 reviews are positive
Players praise its old-school action, often comparing it to Mega Man. Complaints center on awkward controls and repetitive grinding for upgrade materials. Several reviewers recommend the upgraded EX version instead.
Screenshots and trailer
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda system requirements
Minimum: HD 2400, 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda?
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- OS
- Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core™2 Duo Processor, AMD Athlon x2 Processor
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 7600 series, ATI Radeon HD 2400 series
- Memory
- Windows XP：1GB, Windows Vista, 7：2GB
- Storage
- 300 MB
Does A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 24
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Spain.
Does A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda 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
Tags
2 DLC available.
