Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.
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Very Positive (280) - 89% of the 280 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jan 22, 2016
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“Starward Rogue is easily the best arcade roguelike since Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.”
4.5/5 – Hardcore Gamer

“I've had a hoot of a time playing this game so far.”
Scott Manley

“The Flame Tank I saw and instantaneously went "Yep, that's my guy!"”
SplatterCat

About This Game

The cult classic twin-stick Isaac-like you've been looking for and probably missed!

  • Fully playable with keyboard+mouse or gamepad.
  • Play as a "head in a mech" harvested from the neck of everyone's favorite Space Hydra.
  • Roguelite catacombs that evolve and expand with each of your successes.
  • 9 starting mechs to choose from with a wide range of abilities: time control, shot magnetism, perk randomization, and more.
  • 5 difficulty levels ranging from "Relatively Easy" to "Nigh Impossible."
  • 350+ items, including active weapons, one time use consumables, and passive upgrades.
  • 150+ regular enemies, 10+ minibosses, and 20+ epic bosses.
  • 500+ rooms to explore, including the special condemned survival rooms.
  • Level up during each run through the perk system which allows for varied build diversity.
  • Buy upgrades from a variety of shops.
  • Secrets! Among them "incredibilities" that massively change the way the game plays.
  • Over-the-top mod support. Detailed wiki: create enemies, items, weapons, and rooms.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
    • Processor: 2.2Ghz CPU
    • Memory: 3 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Screen resolution at least 720px high, and 1024px wide.
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OSX Intel CPU and 10.9+
    • Processor: 2.2Ghz CPU
    • Memory: 3 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Screen resolution at least 720px high, and 1024px wide.
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
    • Processor: 2.2Ghz CPU
    • Memory: 3 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Screen resolution at least 720px high, and 1024px wide.
    • Storage: 400 MB available space

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