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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 upgrades.

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 July 17, 2026

Ice and Fire (v0.7.9)

This began as a hotfix, but then I started messing around with some new weapon ideas. So alongside the bug fixes, there are now a load of quality-of-life improvements and some new toys to play...
Regular Update July 13, 2026

Zombies (v0.7.8)

Ok, so we don’t have actual zombies. Not like the amazing Space Pirates and Zombies. If you haven’t played it, you absolutely should... just don’t ask about the sequel.Anyway, I’m adding a...
News July 8, 2026

August 27th: Multiplayer

Not many visible changes in this update, but there's a huge amount of work happening behind the scenes. As a result, don't be too surprised if a few strange bugs pop up in single-player...And yes, 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