Game overview
Star Drifter
Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius.
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- All-time peak
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- Steam reviews
- 48.2% positive 220 reviews · via SteamSpy
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About this game Read the full description
Features:
- Level up your space pilot. Earn points by destroying enemies and surviving. Spend your points at the shop, upgrade your ship and equip a variety of defence and weapon systems.
- A massive amount of randomly generated enemies, power ups, secret weapons and huge bosses.
- Protect your ship! Exit your ship and attack the aliens while your shields are regenerating.
- An awesome authentic chip sound track.
Disclaimer:
Star Drifter is a full screen action space shooter. You play with your keyboard. We have developed the game to feel like an old school arcade, hard, very hard, super punishing space shooter. The game is not easy and you will die a lot. Please take caution, if you're in the mood for something that will hold your hand or let you win, you're in the wrong place. Star Drifter is ideal for casual gamers that enjoy a real challenge. Prepare to be destroyed over and over again, lose your score and rage at the computer.Thank you and good luck!
Dan and Martin.
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: 1.5Ghz or better
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Back To Basics Gaming
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | No |
Steam store page
fresh · checked 2026-11-07
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Buy Verdict
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Value Score
Great Value — 87th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 87th percentile. Priced as Market at $1.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star Drifter worth buying right now?
Wait — $1.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Star Drifter go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Star Drifter free to play?
Star Drifter costs $1.99 on Steam.
What genre is Star Drifter?
Star Drifter is a Action, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed Star Drifter?
Star Drifter was developed by Nostalgia Hound and published by Back To Basics Gaming.
What platforms does Star Drifter support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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