StarVaders overview

Overview

StarVaders comes from Pengonauts and is published by Joystick Ventures. It arrived on Steam on Apr 30, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, and Keyboard Only Option. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

StarVaders's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 42 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:42:14 UTC, with a tracked peak near 988. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 97% positive across 4,310 reviews.

Language and system requirements

StarVaders is available in 10 languages including:

4 regional rating boards including usk, dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

StarVaders has sold up to 205,000 units and has 3,766 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $3,500,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

StarVaders overview details

StarVaders combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Feature List Craft the ultimate deck from the 400+ unique cards and artifacts available! Choose from 3 powerful mechs , each with completely distinct playstyles and mechanics Master 12 diverse pilots , each adding new cards, mechanics, and a personal backstory! Use Chrono Tokens to rewind time, undo mistakes, or land that perfect combo Battle through the multi-part story campaign and uncover a secret finale! Endless replayability with ascending difficulties , daily runs , and challenge modes Designed for clarity and intuition —no long tutorials, no wiki required, just pure tactical deckbuilding About the Game The alien invasion has shattered Earth’s defenses. Pilot, the fate of humanity now rests in your hands. Take the helm of a powerful mech and fight off the invasion—one card at a time. StarVaders combines tactical grid-based combat with deckbuilding strategy, placing you in command of a formidable mech during humanity’s last stand against the invaders. Build up a deck of powerful cards, unleash devastating combos, and defend the Earth at all costs! Pilot Your Mech Into Battle! Every mech in StarVaders has its own squad of pilots. Each mech introduces unique cards and mechanics, while your pilot further enhances your strategy with their distinct, powerful abilities. Take command of the Gunner Mech to unleash an endless flurry of bullets and explosions, get up close and personal with the ninja-like Stinger Mech, or unleash the powerful spells and summons of the Keeper Mech! Discover Game-Breaking Combos! Unleash game-breaking combos, outsmart the invaders, a…

SteamPulse editorial summary

StarVaders is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, and Keyboard Only Option, and is associated with Adventure, Indie, and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 42 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:42:14 UTC, a tracked peak of 988, and 97% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Roguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuildingTurn-Based TacticsRogue-liteVisual NovelDifficultCard GameTurn-Based StrategyBoard GameRogue-likeFemale ProtagonistStrategyCard Battler2DRetro

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