Actraiser Renaissance
Released Sep 2021
Heaven, earth and mankind - Create and destroy everything according to your will! Experience the revival of the '90s classic hit "Actraiser"
73% positive · 783 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation
Actraiser Renaissance launched on September 23, 2021 as a remastered and expanded version of the original 1990s classic, featuring new stories, additional stages, a new realm, and a remastered soundtrack. The game was released as a complete, self-contained package with no DLC or post-launch expansions announced or listed on the store. Post-launch developer activity has been limited to maintenance: a balance and quality-of-life patch on May 2, 2022 (adjusting drop rates, difficulty, and adding minor options), and a minor bug fix update on October 9, 2025. Neither of these updates introduced new content or signaled plans for future content. No season pass, expansion, or roadmap has ever been announced. The game appears to have shipped as a finished product, with only occasional maintenance patches to keep it polished.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete enhanced remaster with new stories, stages, realm, and boss — no mention of ongoing content plans or DLC
Minor bug fix update; no new content or announcement of future development
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Square Enix
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
ABOUT
Actraiser combines 2D platforming action (Realm Acts) with a City-building simulation (Realm Management) in the ultimate battle between good and evil!
Featuring the soundtrack that sent shockwaves through the gaming world when it was first released, composed by the legendary Yuzo Koshiro - now remastered!
Help humanity flourish by playing as the Lord of Light and their loyal angel in a world beset by evil.
NEW FEATURES
- Remastered 2D graphics present the game in beautiful HD
- 15 new music tracks, as well as re-arranged original tracks by Actraiser composer Yuzo Koshiro!
- New stories, expanded action and realm management gameplay, additional action stages, an all-new realm, and a new, powerful boss!
- Auto-save and difficulty levels
Realm Acts: Strategically cast powerful fire, ice, and other magic in these 2D action stages. Humans return to reclaim the realm after you conquer these stages, allowing you to begin cultivating your settlements.
New magic that was not available in the original game has been added along with the ability to dodge. Players can also attack with upward and downward motions for a more dynamic action experience. You will need every new trick in your arsenal to defeat stronger bosses at the end of the new action stages.
Realm Management: Help humanity flourish by cultivating your settlements and offering guidance. Use your miraculous powers to summon lightning and trigger earthquakes to remove obstacles such as trees and boulders that impede the growth of your chosen. Play as the Lord of Light's angel and use your mighty bow and arrows to drive back the evil monsters that prey on your people.
Protect your settlements from enemy raids in real-time strategic battles. The placement of your forts and timing of your miracles is key to achieving victory in these engagements.
Experience all-new tales of humanity's struggles to overcome their flaws and failings as they learn to love one another and together grow stronger. Altogether, these new scenarios amount to more than twice the story present in the original. Explore the vast new realm and enjoy building your settlements for longer than ever before!
The original Actraiser composer, Yuzo Koshiro, has re-arranged all of the iconic original tracks and added 15 new tracks as well. Players can listen to the original music or switch to the re-arranged versions while playing the game. Tired from protecting and raising your villagers? Then just sit back, relax, and enjoy the tunes.
© 1990, 2021 QUINTET/SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
© YUZO KOSHIRO
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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