Red Lightning overview

Overview

Red Lightning comes from Ryan McQuiston and is published by Ryan McQuiston. It arrived on Steam on Feb 25, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Gamepad Recommended, and DualShock Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Red Lightning's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 23:15:22 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. 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 2 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Red Lightning is available in 1 languages including:

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

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Red Lightning has no public VGI unit-sales estimate available and has recommendation data pending. Revenue data is not available for this game yet. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Red Lightning overview details

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

Steam Store description

ZZZZZAAAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!!! You've found a retro style, 2D top-down action/adventure game in the vein of select retro-gaming archetypes!! Designed as a Couch style local co-op or solo campaign. NOTE: Two (2) controllers are required to play a local multiplayer game. Weapons & Power-ups Chose to upgrade your Systems with either Shields or faster engine AND range of fire!! Upgrade your Weapon at the Helipad and Seek the Upgrades in the Mesosphere!! Overcome your enemies with tact and powerful weapons!! Minions & Bosses Test your abilities against a wide selection of GROUND and AIR sworn enemies and engage in epic boss fights!! Challenge mode Is the game too easy? Try HARD MODE!!!

SteamPulse editorial summary

Red Lightning is listed as a game with $5.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Gamepad Recommended, and DualShock Controller Support, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 23:15:22 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 100% positive reviews.

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