Karous overview

Overview

Karous comes from RS34 and is published by RS34. It arrived on Steam on Jan 21, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Gamepad Recommended, Keyboard Only Option, and Playable without Timed Input. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Karous's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 9 September 2026 - 09:01:07 UTC, with a tracked peak near 5. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 100% positive across 18 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Karous is available in 2 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Karous has sold up to 377 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $7,535. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Karous overview details

Karous combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

ーThis is a story from another Earth, another universe... Originally released for Dreamcast and arcades in 2007, this vertical shoot 'em up makes a comeback on PC. Karous was made an orphan during a war between sky dwellers and humans. With only her father's dying words to guide her, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei. What will she see there? What will she lose? Enjoy atmospheric visuals, unique characters, and a drum 'n' bass soundtrack laced with masterfully crafted breakbeats. ➤ Every attack makes you stronger Your main options are Shot, Sword, and Shield. The more you use them, the more powerful they become. Mix and match your weaponry as you tackle each stage. ➤ Low skill floor, high skill ceiling Karous's easy mode is regarded as one of the most accessible in the genre, letting newcomers readily get a taste of the exhilaration that this game offers. The normal mode provides a fun, moderate challenge, while the hard mode is designed for players looking to truly master the game and reach the highest peaks. Karous offers a great experience to people of all skill levels. ➤ Compelling depth Karous features a variety of strategies to master. When enemies lay down barrages of bullets, you can evade them with a special attack that grants invincibility, reflect them with your Shield, or erase them using Shot or Sword. Dodging is always an option, but it's never the only solution. A cult classic returns! Ever since its original release in 2006, Karous has garnered countless fans both in arcades and at home with multiple console ports. The crowdfundi…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Karous is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Gamepad Recommended, Keyboard Only Option, and Playable without Timed Input, and is associated with Action. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 9 September 2026 - 09:01:07 UTC, a tracked peak of 5, and 100% positive reviews.

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