Ariana and the Elder Codex
Idea Factory · Idea Factory International, Inc. · 2026-04-29
SteamPlayStation Store
Modes: Single player
Releases: Mar 24, 2026 (Nintendo Switch), Mar 24, 2026 (PlayStation 4), Mar 24, 2026 (PlayStation 5), Apr 29, 2026 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
79%
positive of 135 reviews
Mostly Positive
steam rating
77/100
critic score (2 outlets, IGDB)
pending
deck/linux tier (ProtonDB)
$29.99
steam price (US)
Ariana and the Elder Codex is an action role-playing game developed by Hyde and published by Compile Heart and Idea Factory International. It was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on 21 August 2025. In the game, Ariana must repair the Seven Hero Codices and restore magic to the world.
Health check
Quiet
- · 12 reviews in the last 8 weeks (~2/week).
- · Review velocity down 79% vs the prior 8 weeks.
- · Top 63% of 11,382 Action games in the census by review count.
Estimated sales: 2.7k–6.1k copies
Review-multiple estimate from 135 total reviews — how this is computed.
Review momentum
PositiveNegative
Attention
Details
WindowsFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyGamepad RecommendedPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller Support4 DLC
3 supported languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Census log
- 2026-04-29First review activity on record (week of 2026-04-29).
- 2026-04-29Biggest review week on record: 29 reviews (week of 2026-04-29).
Computed from census-recorded observations only — dates are observation dates.
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