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Ikaruga
Ikaruga Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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Product Type
Game
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (14)
All Reviews
Overwhelming Positive (2.27k)
User Rating
94.7%
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Current Average Daily CCU
1
Wishlists
177.21k
Followers
15.25k
Top Sellers3473 (ATH:10)
Ranked 3473 on 06-10-2026.
Best: 10 on 29-03-2014, daily ranking
Best: 10 on 29-03-2014, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:370)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 370 on 28-06-2015, daily ranking
Best: 370 on 28-06-2015, daily ranking
Original Price
$9.99
Current Price
$4.99 (-50%)
Gross Revenue
$1.05m
Units Sold
149.87k
Player Modes
Controller Support
Achievements
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Ikaruga Videos & TrailersVideo coverage and creator analysis from YouTube
📹 605 videos👤 471 creators👁 6.8M views
4:57Rage Quit - Ikaruga | Rooster Teeth
▶ 1.6M👍 15.0K💬 4.2K
Rooster Teeth(9.0M subs)
Apr 14, 2011
4:57Ikaruga Final Chapter 5 -Hard with Ending
▶ 870.9K👍 2.5K💬 1.2K
cwrucwru(67 subs)
May 1, 2006
25:27IKARUGA SUPERPLAY - Hard difficulty - All Chapters S++ - Scoring # 31557900 HD
▶ 790.9K👍 6.1K💬 830
MrCidStyle(1.4K subs)
May 2, 2012
![Ernesti's New Mech [Ikaruga & Rider] VS Lab's New Mech ~ Knight's and Magic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zOeob_OV1dQ/mqdefault.jpg)
4:28Ernesti's New Mech [Ikaruga & Rider] VS Lab's New Mech ~ Knight's and Magic
▶ 629.1K👍 4.4K💬 193
Sumire Kakei(2.8K subs)
May 23, 2018
3:10Ikaruga - 1 Player - 2 Player game
▶ 385.6K👍 1.9K💬 304
TheBurnin8or
Dec 4, 2006
24:58IKARUGA 斑鳩 Normal ALL 3442万ノーミス 2018 0508
▶ 201.0K👍 1.6K💬 88
shamo089(354 subs)
May 8, 2018
30:00TASBot plays Ikaruga by Maximum score by keylie in 21:29 - Summer Games Done Quick 2015 - Part 153
▶ 167.1K👍 0💬 24
Games Done Quick(1.0M subs)
Sep 10, 2015
24:51IKARUGA 斑鳩 Normal ALL 3340万 ノーミス 2016 0815
▶ 117.9K👍 718💬 36
shamo089(354 subs)
Sep 15, 2016
5:44Ikaruga - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)
▶ 117.8K👍 1.6K💬 190
GameXplain(1.4M subs)
May 25, 2018
0:43Ikaruga - Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Switch)
▶ 115.1K👍 737💬 0
Nintendo UK(570.0K subs)
May 9, 2018
11:29Ikaruga - All Bosses (No Damage)
▶ 107.9K👍 1.6K💬 160
Shadowserg(312.0K subs)
Feb 14, 2018
1:12:00I Played Ikaruga EVERY DAY for a YEAR and all I got was this video essay
▶ 95.8K👍 5.0K💬 705
Phirmth(5.0K subs)
Mar 15, 2023
![IKARUGA 1CC Superplay [Hard Difficulty]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R8MoniJKCjY/mqdefault.jpg)
25:27IKARUGA 1CC Superplay [Hard Difficulty]
▶ 76.4K👍 517💬 90
KubrickTV(64 subs)
Nov 30, 2011
22:26IKARUGA - Pro Playthrough (S++ All Levels / No Deaths)
▶ 71.2K👍 1.0K💬 136
KiKo SkullKID(1.5K subs)
Aug 18, 2014
25:53斑鳩 Ikaruga double play（ダブルプレイ）手元動画付き 通し(2007,DreamCast)
▶ 66.3K👍 2.4K💬 182
VTF- INO(743 subs)
Sep 23, 2023
16:38Radiant Silvergun & Ikaruga: The Complete History - SGR
▶ 62.1K👍 2.0K💬 238
Slope's Game Room(207.0K subs)
Dec 7, 2017
5:28Ikaruga PRO REVIEW
▶ 57.4K👍 707💬 107
xoxak(1.7K subs)
Oct 31, 2008
3:43Bang Shishigami Hero of Ikaruga! (Music Video)
▶ 55.6K👍 1.0K💬 172
RedMufflerMan(67.0K subs)
May 13, 2011
1:20:22Ikaruga: Annoying Facecam Edition - Jerma Streams Ikaruga (Long Edit)
▶ 45.2K👍 1.2K💬 122
Skye4(48.0K subs)
Feb 27, 2021
12:08IKARUGA: NEGROS Y BLANCOS
▶ 42.9K👍 2.8K💬 247
DeiGamer(2.8M subs)
Mar 31, 2014
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Is Ikaruga Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis
"The feedback indicates that players appreciate the game's deep and engaging mechanics, intuitive controls, and impressive graphics and sound design, yet they express dissatisfaction with the inconsistent understanding of gameplay mechanics leading to frustration, the need for more character development and surprising plot twists, and persistent issues with crashing and connectivity, revealing a mixed reception regarding the game's ability to balance challenge and accessibility, and highlighting the need for enhanced multiplayer incentives and a more effective matchmaking system."
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1/16
| Name | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | 56.91k | $4.99 | $3.59m | 978.74k | Star Wars | |
| 95% | 232.74k | $3.99 | $51.65m | 9.23m | DOOM | |
| 94% | 8.73k | $7.49 | $8.54m | 976.13k | -- | |
| 79% | 1.81k | $1.24 | $246.88k | 100.20k | -- | |
| 94% | 31.08k | $4.99 | $16.62m | 1.79m | Sonic the Hedgehog |
What Else Do Ikaruga Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data
By Followers
Total: 10
1/2
| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9% | 90% | 720.20k | $4.99 | $88.59m | 23.08m | PAYDAY | |
| 10% | 96% | 939.44k | $24.99 | $150.52m | 23.25m | -- | |
| 10% | 87% | 1.03m | $17.99 | $1.92b | 54.53m | -- | |
| 11% | 88% | 161.22k | $15.99 | $79.53m | 8.70m | NIER | |
| 11% | 83% | 437.13k | $199.6 | $419.87m | 30.52m | -- |
* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.
By Wishlists
Total: 10
1/2
| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13% | 96% | 237.30k | $13.99 | $82.97m | 10.24m | -- | |
| 13% | 95% | 17.68k | $27.99 | $4.60m | 722.78k | Shovel Knight | |
| 11% | 98% | 255.70k | $27.99 | $189.67m | 13.23m | -- | |
| 9% | 93% | 19.96k | $4.99 | $13.48m | 2.08m | -- | |
| 11% | 83% | 437.13k | $199.6 | $419.87m | 30.52m | -- |
* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.