Game overview
DreadStar
Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.
- Last tracked players
- 1
- All-time peak
- 1
- 24-hour change
- Unavailable
- Steam reviews
- 76.7% positive 43 reviews · via SteamSpy
Delayed observation · last tracked . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
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A retro mix of a shoot 'em up gameplay and RPG elements, DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge is inspired by Tyrian, Raiden, Donpachi and other classic games. Fast-paced with a primary focus on gunplay rather than bullet hell, DreadStar gives you incremental ways of not only pushing through content, but also improving your ship and its loadout (such as experience, leveling and skill points).
If you’re struggling with a sector, you can warp over to Redbeard’s Burrow to spend credits, upgrade your ship and return to where you failed. From Gauss Cannons to Lazer Beams, Hadron Exploders to weapon cooling - ship improvements are key to not only choosing your playstyle but progressing through harder difficulties.
With its 4:3 display and CRT mode, to its multiple difficulty settings that offer replayability across its 6 sectors, DreadStar provides an authentic retro experience.

- Fast shoot 'em up gameplay with epic boss fights.
- 4 different ships and 10 different weapons to annihilate your opponents.
- Tons of other customization options from armors and engines to shields and special items.
- Gain experience and skill points to incrementally improve your ship’s strength.
- 6 replayable sectors filled with unique enemies, bosses and minibosses.
- 3 difficulty settings for every sector, to improve both your skill and your ship.
- Hand-crafted pixel art graphics, cutscenes and animations.
- Chiptune soundtrack by Yerzmyey, created on Amiga, Atari-ST and ZX Spectrum computers.
- A 4:3 display and CRT mode for an authentic retro experience.
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, Seven, 8 or 10
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices.
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, Seven, 8 or 10
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 4000 series or higher / Nvidia Geforce 9 series or higher
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Augmented Irreality
- Brazilian rating
- 12
- Steam Germany rating
- 16
- Content warning
- Cartoon depictions of female androids. The game also features cartoony alien enemies that bleed when killed and explosions.
- Achievements
- 32
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | Yes |
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Value Score
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $14.99.
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