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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 May 21, 2026

Hotfix (v0.7.16)

I don't usually post news for hotfixes but yesterday's update broke a few player builds. So, after some reflection and discussion, I've made a couple of changes listed below.Gravity WellBlack Holes...
Regular Update May 20, 2026

Chain Reactions (v0.7.15)

I've decided to split this next update into two parts, this being the first. Simply because Early Access games can lose trust quickly if they don't get regular updates, so I didn't want to delay this...
Regular Update May 9, 2026

Glossary (v0.7.13)

Finally got this thing working so thought I'd throw it out in a quick update. The game now has a built-in Glossary that lets you look up factions, ships, items, and legendary weapons.GlossaryIn both...
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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