RS34 has announced that its shoot-em-up, Karous, will release for PC via Steam on January 22. It will be available with both English and Japanese language options.
Karous initially released on Dreamcast and Arcades in 2007. It would later be ported to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in November 2025 in Japan. Currently, it is unavailable in other regions on the aforementioned systems. Check out the trailer below:
Lastly, the Steam page describes Karous as follows:
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.
