Elsie
- First release
- Sep 10, 2024
- Developer
- Knight Shift Games
- Publisher
- Playtonic Friends
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The world of Ekis has been thrown into chaos by unknown forces. The seaside bastion, known as the Sapir Wharf, and home of the Guardians has been attacked by a mysterious robotic army. As the last remaining Guardian of the wharf, Elsie must investigate the cause behind the attacks on her home, and the disappearance of her friends while uncovering the truth of her creation.Read more
The world of Ekis has been thrown into chaos by unknown forces. The seaside bastion, known as the Sapir Wharf, and home of the Guardians has been attacked by a mysterious robotic army. As the last remaining Guardian of the wharf, Elsie must investigate the cause behind the attacks on her home, and the disappearance of her friends while uncovering the truth of her creation.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 10, 2024
- PlayStation 5
- Sep 10, 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Sep 10, 2024
All 4 release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 22, 2017
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- itch.io (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- retro, 2d, roguelike, robots, procedural generation
… All 22
, robots, procedural generation, permadeath, difficult, bullet hell, futuristic, side-scrolling, modern, pixel art, pixel graphics, combat, pixels, 2d platformer, bullet, roguelite, pixelart, action roguelike, replay value, action platformer
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 74
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 41 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- 2D Platformer
- Roguelite
- Side Scroller
- Bullet Hell
- Pixel Graphics
- Action Roguelike
- Futuristic
- Procedural Generation
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Adjustable text size, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Contrast controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Color alternatives, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Deutschinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Awards
Nominated
- Indie Game Award for Achievement in Accessibility — The Indie Game Awards 2024
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Elsewhere
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