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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

Regular Update February 6, 2026

Clean Cut (v0.6.17)

This update took a bit of an unexpected turn. While working on the new spinal weapons for Sector 4, it became obvious that ship explosions just weren’t as satisfying as they should be. That’s now...
News February 2, 2026

On Sale: 15% Discount

Star Vortex is currently 15% off for the next two weeks.New Game+ has also landed, so you can keep progressing and playing indefinitely once you reach the current end of content.Sector 4: Work In...
Hotfix January 28, 2026

Hotfix (v0.6.16)

This is a quick hotfix for some recent bugs. The experience bars have been displaying incorrectly above level 80 since a couple of updates ago. They should now always show correct numbers as it was...
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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