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Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders is a roguelike deckbuilder, deckbuilding and turn-based tactics game
developed by Pengonauts
and published by Joystick Ventures and Beep Japan.
Released on April 30th 2025 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 1,955 reviews of which 1,919 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 21.55€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.89€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB Video Memory
- Storage: 3 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.14+
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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This is a very good game with an excellent user experience. While I've yet to unlock writing, what I've seen so far with different pilots and the two mechs, they've managed to make them play and feel different. I was initially skeptical, expecting to be frustrated by the grid-based tactics and the difficulty of each mission. I kept having this feeling that the next mission was going to be the one that would make me stop playing and refund the game. That never happened and I kept wanting to play more. Sure, there's been tough missions and failures but it hasn't felt hopelessly impossible or overwhelming like I've experienced in some games.
Don't feel overwhelmed by the art style and busy game-trailers (which I don't think do the game justice) This is a must buy for any Roguelike fan. At the beginning of the 2025, I found an article online that listed the top 20 highest review-rated Roguelike games on Steam. Balatro came 2nd place, with this game in 1st - which is some feat as i'd personally put 150 happy hours into Balatro as my game of the year. I'd never heard of Starvaders and decided to see what all the fuss is about. My word. What a game! I'm in my thirties now, I like to "think" when I play my games, but I also don't want things to get too hard in the evenings once i've completed a long work shift and want to unwind. This game's final difficulty introduces modifiers, so as the game scales in difficulty, it actually gets wackier, unpredictable and more fun - which is an insane motion to me, but one I accept graciously with open arms! Rewards get better, gameplay looks flashier, and you pull off some awesome combos - and I don't feel that awful "sweaty" feeling where you feel like you're on overdrive all the time. It can be a really chill game. It's centred around fun, and as stupid as it sounds not a lot of games are doing that nowadays. Others are all about the grind. The game is, admittedly, an ADHD-ers dream. A LOT is going on and the game looks a lot more daunting than it is at first glance. Visually, the game is very "loud" with high colour saturation and animations that complement a flashy sort of anime/transformers combo art style. It's like a futuristic Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Early on, I found that I could only play for an hour or so without feeling like my monitor was giving me a headache, but this was probably just "Unc problems" after a long day. Think PowerPuff Girls on crack cocaine with rockets flying everywhere. Eventually, you get used to it once you understand the HUD and what you're supposed to be doing. Also, no boss seems horrific to play against. Each can be challenging but I kind of relish playing against each of them randomly, rather than feeling like a certain boss is the end of my run no matter what I do. With 15-20 hours into the game, I thought i'd uncovered most of the unlockables, but discovered that i'd found 150 with over 500 total to find! The game works superbly on Steam Deck too, which is a bonus. A game I hope to put many more hours into and to be honest, as far as Roguelikes go this has got a lot of depth. The story is a little cheesy so don't come here for that, but the gameplay loop, content, and fun factor are all excellent.
This is the peak of roguelike deckbuilders. The game is so well-made that I think it's a must-play. There are so many QoL features that make this game more pleasant to play than most deckbuilders, and it doesn't usually feel like you lost to pure bad luck. Prepare to be addicted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
StarVaders is currently priced at 21.55€ on Steam.
No, StarVaders is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 21.55€ on Steam.
Yes, StarVaders received 1,919 positive votes out of a total of 1,955 achieving an impressive rating of 9.32.
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StarVaders was developed by Pengonauts and published by Joystick Ventures and Beep Japan.
Yes, StarVaders is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, StarVaders is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, StarVaders is not playable on Linux.
Yes, StarVaders is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, StarVaders is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, StarVaders does not support VR.
StarVaders is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for StarVaders. Explore additional content available for StarVaders on Steam.
No, StarVaders does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, StarVaders does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, StarVaders is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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68
Developer
Pengonauts
Publisher
Joystick Ventures,
Beep Japan
Release
30 Apr 2025
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