Fast-paced vertical scrolling space shooter featuring intense boss battles, challenging enemy waves, and score-driven arcade gameplay.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“ASTERANOVA is fully playable from start to finish, but we want to refine its game balance, difficulty, and weapon tuning with feedback from a wide range of players.

Throughout Early Access, we will continue improving the game based on player feedback and gameplay data, with the goal of delivering the best possible experience for the full release.

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect ASTERANOVA to remain in Early Access for approximately 1–3 months.

The game is fully playable from start to finish. During Early Access, we will focus primarily on balancing gameplay, adjusting difficulty, and addressing player feedback before the full release.

If no major issues are found, we plan to transition to the full release after these final refinements.

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is fully playable from beginning to end.

For the full version, we plan to use feedback gathered during Early Access to further refine game balance, difficulty, controls, fix bugs, and improve the overall quality of the game. We may also make additional quality-of-life improvements and adjust existing content where appropriate.

These plans may change based on development progress and community feedback.

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version is fully playable from beginning to end.

The core gameplay systems, stages, bosses, weapons, and Story Mode are already implemented. Our current focus is on gameplay balancing, difficulty tuning, bug fixes, and overall polish, including improvements to controls and presentation.

We plan to continue refining the game based on player feedback throughout the Early Access period.

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We do not currently plan to change the game's price between Early Access and the full release.

However, pricing may be reviewed in the future depending on the progress of development.

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community feedback is an important part of the development process.

We will review player feedback, bug reports, and suggestions shared through the Steam Community and reviews, and use them to improve game balance, fix issues, and further polish the game throughout Early Access.
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Planned Release Date: Jul 30, 2026

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About This Game

ASTERANOVA is a vertical scrolling space shooter set in the far reaches of the galaxy.

Humanity stands on the brink of extinction after a sudden invasion by a mysterious alien force. As the pilot of an advanced starfighter, you are humanity's last hope. Fight your way through hostile fleets, survive intense battles against massive bosses, and uncover the truth hidden deep within the stars.

Features

  • Fast-paced vertical scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay

  • Challenging battles against diverse enemies and giant bosses

  • Beautiful space and planetary environments across multiple stages

  • Score attack elements for players seeking mastery

  • A sci-fi story that reveals the fate of humanity and the galaxy

Experience intense combat, strategic gameplay, and the thrill of overcoming overwhelming odds.

The future of the galaxy rests in your hands.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some visual assets used in this game were created or assisted by generative AI tools during development. All AI-generated content was reviewed, edited, and integrated by the developer before being included in the final game. No AI-generated content is created during gameplay.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or equivalent AMD processor
    • Memory: 200 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon HD 7790 (DirectX 11 compatible GPU required)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 or equivalent AMD processor
    • Memory: 200 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
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