Minimum:
Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Processeur : Pentium® or AMD® 1.3 GHz Mémoire vive : 128 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 32MB 3D Video Card
Platypus turns every session into a joyful, high-energy throwback—players just can’t seem to resist its chaotic charm. Nearly all reviews glow with affection since day one, and the longer they play, the more the game earns their love.
What it's about: The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare
In-game
« "Haha, it's just a silly claymation plane shooter game, don't go crazy with the soundtrack" The Music Producer: »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 2 h played1« Childhood game, still holds up pretty good ^-^. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 1 h played1111« Platypus, ou comment jouer ensemble à deux et passer un bon moment (entrecoupé de quelques "ragequite") et à ce prix, c'est cadeau ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2017 · 8 h played« Le classique shoot them up qui me rapelle de bons souvenirs, il y a des boss à la fin des niveaux (train, fusée,sous-marin,vaisseau-poisson vert) qui donne la possibilité de recommencer un autre niveau pour améliorer après les avoir vaincu. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 2 h played« "I finally found it again... I must have been six to eight years old when I played this, surely I'll find it super easy now." Top 10 sentences before disaster »👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 2 h played« [h1] Seriously play this one! Very original shooter from 2004 which is still fun to play. [/h1] »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 2 h played
« Awesome game, one of my favorites, but I now get "memory access violation" every time I try to play it. No solutions available. Major bummer. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 14 h played« Wish I could play it, but instead I get "Memory Access Violation". Loved playing it in miniclip as a kid. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2020 · 0 h played« not bad, but im not gonna pay 7$ for this »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2018 · 3 h played« the game wont load for me, probably best to download it on another website »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 2 h played« This game does not load at all for me on Windows 10. Keeping it anyway since I played a lot of Platypus as a kid. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 0 h played« This is one of those games that you play when you're really young, you don't remember much about it, but you know you played the ♥♥♥♥ out of it and enjoyed every second »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played
In players' words
« "Haha, it's just a silly claymation plane shooter game, don't go crazy with the soundtrack" The Music Producer: »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 2 h played1« Awesome game, one of my favorites, but I now get "memory access violation" every time I try to play it. No solutions available. Major bummer. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 14 h played« Childhood game, still holds up pretty good ^-^. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 1 h played1111« Wish I could play it, but instead I get "Memory Access Violation". Loved playing it in miniclip as a kid. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2020 · 0 h played« Platypus, ou comment jouer ensemble à deux et passer un bon moment (entrecoupé de quelques "ragequite") et à ce prix, c'est cadeau ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2017 · 8 h played« not bad, but im not gonna pay 7$ for this »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2018 · 3 h played« Le classique shoot them up qui me rapelle de bons souvenirs, il y a des boss à la fin des niveaux (train, fusée,sous-marin,vaisseau-poisson vert) qui donne la possibilité de recommencer un autre niveau pour améliorer après les avoir vaincu. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 2 h played« the game wont load for me, probably best to download it on another website »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 2 h played« "I finally found it again... I must have been six to eight years old when I played this, surely I'll find it super easy now." Top 10 sentences before disaster »👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 2 h played« This game does not load at all for me on Windows 10. Keeping it anyway since I played a lot of Platypus as a kid. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 0 h played« [h1] Seriously play this one! Very original shooter from 2004 which is still fun to play. [/h1] »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 2 h played« This is one of those games that you play when you're really young, you don't remember much about it, but you know you played the ♥♥♥♥ out of it and enjoyed every second »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=125
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=53
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=34
Performance
29 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
77 % pos · n=22
Value for money
87 % pos · n=15
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
125
111
8
6
Graphics / art
53
51
1
1
Audio / music
34
33
0
1
Performance
28
8
2
18
Content / longevity
22
17
0
5
Value for money
15
13
0
2
Multiplayer
13
13
0
0
Interface / UX
7
0
0
7
Story / writing
3
2
0
1
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.
🪤 56 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Gameplay is the beating heart of praise: 111 positive mentions out of 125
Graphics dazzle consistently—51 out of 53 comments celebrate the claymation art style
Audio scores near-perfect acclaim, with 33 out of 34 reviews calling it unforgettable
Multiplayer shines quietly but strongly, earning perfect marks in every one of the 13 mentions
Weaknesses
Performance drags behind the fun—18 out of 28 reviews flag frame drops or slowdowns
UI frustrates a vocal minority, drawing criticism in all 7 mentions it received
Content feels light to some, with only 17 out of 22 praising its depth
Who is it for?
Fans of twitchy, nostalgic action games who love vibrant visuals and killer soundtracks will adore Platypus. Co-op seekers craving a chaotic good time will also find their match here.
Is Platypus worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 575 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is the beating heart of praise. Current price: 2,99€ (40% off).
Verdict
Platypus isn’t just well-liked—it’s a cult hit that refuses to fade, blending retro thrills with modern polish. The few technical hiccups and UI quirks are easily outweighed by sheer fun, especially for those chasing replayability and a sense of joy.
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