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About Star Vortex

Humanity is fighting wars on all fronts. Suddenly a new threat appears out of nowhere and begins attacking the human forces. Star Vortex is a space shooter Action RPG where you pilot a combat ship, protecting your mothership while escaping enemy forces. Combining the best of single-player space shooters with classic ARPG item systems and skill trees inspired by games like Diablo 2.

Player 3
Supreme General

Key Features

Versatile Ship Designer

Customize every aspect of your ship with countless parts and colors. Create your perfect combat vessel.

Deep Progression System

Three distinct upgrade trees allow for diverse character builds and playstyles. Constant progression keeps you engaged.

Complex Item System

Discover and collect powerful items with multiple build possibilities. Every playthrough offers new opportunities.

Procedurally Generated

Explore endless space with randomly generated sectors, ensuring each journey is unique.

Diverse Weapon Types

Master lasers, missiles, energy pulses, drones, and more. Find the perfect arsenal for your playstyle.

Multiple Difficulty Settings

From casual to Hardcore Mode, find the perfect challenge level. Fully customizable controls support keyboard, mouse, controller, and Steam Deck.

Recent Events & Announcements

Hotfix January 4, 2026

Hotfix (v0.6.09)

This is a quick hotfix for some reported issues with the last update. Mainly that some vipers and some Shadow faction ships were becoming immune to damage.Patch NotesBalance Changes• Weapon types...
Major Update January 1, 2026

Balance and Progress (v0.6.08)

Quick update based on recent player feedback. Work on Sector 4 (Phase 1) is ongoing, with a progress update below.Boost Invulnerability ChangeOriginally, boosting disabled weapons while you were...
News December 18, 2025

Winter Sale!

Star Vortex on a 15% discount for the Steam Winter Sale!The Early Access launch has been great fun so far. Your feedback and reviews have been really encouraging to read and far more positive than I...
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Featured Review

"I think this game is on a really good path right now. This is absolutely 100% something that I personally would play."

- SplattercatGaming
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System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 (SP1+)
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU with 256MB Memory
  • Storage: 3 GB available space