DERU – The Art of Cooperation is a Casual game from Ink Kit with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, co-op, local co-op, puzzle.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Ink Kit
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 750 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Macintosh® OSX 10.9+
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
Storage: 500 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
Storage: 750 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
DERU – The Art of Cooperation is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, solo-friendly, controller friendly, and exploration.
Best for players who want great with friends, solo-friendly, and controller friendly.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
DERU is a unique, aesthetically pleasing local co-op game.especially more 'boss' levels like the last one.[/spoiler] Negatives Controller (xbox360) support in solo didnt work as I wanted out of the…especially more 'boss' levels like the last one.[/spoiler] Negatives Controller (xbox360) support in solo didnt work as I wanted out of the…Why it fits
Check it if you want casual filtered by weird, co-op, local co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.