Star Vortex is a top-down ARPG space shooter that follows the formula of classic titles such as Diablo 2. Humanity is fighting wars on all fronts. Suddenly a new threat appears out of nowhere and begins attacking the human forces. Earth must be warned about this new danger and it is up to you to escort the mothership back home to deliver the unsettling news.
You play as a pilot of a fighter ship who must venture out into the space sector to find the gateway keys that will allow the mothership to reach Earth. Throughout your journey, you will gain experience allowing you to level up and upgrade your ship from a small frigate to a massive battleship while collecting equipment that synergizes with your build and playstyle. Explore randomly generated sectors fighting elite enemies and bosses then work your way up through difficulties.
Along with creating an ultimate build to match your playstyle and searching for the best equipment you can visit the shipyard on the mothership to design your perfect ship. Starting with a small frigate, as you gain experience and level up, you can increase the size of your ship, from a small fighter to a destroyer to a cruiser and finally a huge battleship.
Unlock new weapon and equipment slots allowing you to increase the total number of weapons and equipment that you can use at one time. From lasers to projectile weapons to rocket launchers and automatic turrets, the possibilities are endless as to how you fit your ship.
Every aspect of the ship is available for you to design. From its appearance to the placement of the weapons and equipment slots, you are free to design your ship how you see fit. Save your favourite creative designs and share them with friends and the community, with a ship design import and export option.
Randomly generated sectors make every game different but your navigation system will help you plot your course. How you tackle your exploration of a sector is your decision to make. Do you take charge and head directly for the boss or do you take your time and explore levelling up? Perhaps you will take a detour to scavenge for rare and legendary upgrades and equipment. The choice is yours, but danger lurks in every system.
Not all systems are the same, some contain environmental dangers such as heat which without protection will cause your ship to burn, or corrosion that will damage your ship over time. There is also the threat, where the invaders can attack without warning. All could be peaceful as you collect the spoils of battle only to suddenly, be invaded by this strange new and relentless enemy. You must always be alert and prepared, as with great rewards come great risks.
Put your equipment, upgrades, and skills to use and lay waste to your enemies throughout your journey. As you travel through each sector you will find yourself in skirmishes with small groups, rescuing and escorting stranded pilots, intercepting enemy convoys, entering warzones and coming face to face with mighty elites and gigantic bosses.
Each race and faction has its strengths and weaknesses and you must adapt and adjust your equipment to give yourself the advantage. Equip greater heat resistance and non-heat weapons against the fiery Junkers or corrosion resistance against the mysterious Outcasts. Your ability to adapt will make the difference between survival or death.
A versatile ship designer allows you to get creative and construct your perfect ship from a vast array of parts, choosing colors and slot placements as you wish.
Constant progression grants the unlocking of bigger ships and more weapon and equipment slots as you level up your pilot.
Three large upgrade trees where players can create the perfect build to suit their play style.
A deep and complex item system, with many possible builds and synergies to discover.
A huge array of weapons to use against your foes such as lasers, homing missiles, energy pulses, time dilation, drones, cloaking fields, grapple guns, tesla coils and much more.
Procedurally generated sectors to explore, which make every game vastly different from the last.
Various difficulty settings to suit all skill levels and a Hardcore Mode for those looking for the ultimate challenge.
Play how you want to play with a huge array of settings. Controls are fully customizable allowing keyboard only, keyboard and mouse, controller, or steam deck.
As a final note, I've tried hard to incorporate as much accessibility into my design as possible. If my efforts do not meet expectations please reach out to me on Discord so I can rectify this.
Not worth the price tag.
Great space ARPG, really loved it.
Early Access games are unpolished, but this game is still a gem. Some of the most fun 2D ship combat out there, with a ship designer to appeal to your inner artist and weapon and component modifiers to bring out your optimizer mindset - if you play on a difficulty that needs it.
every area is just an arena to kill enemies
Star Vortex is a very fun top down, 2D space sim. In it's current Early Access stage, I would best describe it as a meal that for now lacks a lot of meat, but the flavour of the dish is delicious and is making me want to have a second serving. Star Vortex is very fun, from the simple yet effective combat, to the fun ship building mechanics. It's only issue for now is the lack of content because it is an early access game, so I look forward to when the game gets finally released.
Absolute banger of a game if you like space shooters mixed with some solid RPG-elements. Lots of variety on how you want to play and what items you want to build on because of the options you have with modifying your equipment. Items found at level 1 can be used and upgraded throughout your playthrough until endgame if you want. Early access is usually a no buy for me, but I'm glad I picked this up.
I was hesitant at first due to the other reviews- but I thought I’d share my thoughts. So far I’m really enjoying the game. If you look at this game like all the other top down 2D/2.5D RPG’s you’ll be disappointed. There’s a reason for it, this game isn’t an RPG. It is more like Diablo in space than an RPG. There is a bit of a storyline, but the core game loop is do things, get loot, upgrade your stuff, take on harder things and loop it. Yes, some weapons are very situational and I find it requires flexibility. It is clear there are balancing issues such as bosses with really tough shields (I hate you orchid bosses!) and I find the build I use for most level clears just doesn’t work for them, so I have an alternative setup (eg drone) that takes longer but I don’t die as much. The missiles are an acquired taste, I kinda wish they autofired- but the key thing is- it’s early access and it’s clearly a labour of love. I’m keen to see where it goes but the foundatio...
I Like the game style
Been waiting for something like that for some time, nice bullet hell in space, works really well with controller.
this game is in active development its already playable but it has so much potential the base game is solid i think it just need more variety and flair but i enjoy it and paid full price demo saves even load over thats attention to detail rome wasnt built in a day
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Star Vortex costs $24.99.
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 Processor: 2.0 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 3000 MB available space Sound Card: Yes Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 Processor: 2.0 Ghz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Any GPU with 256mb Memory DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 3000 MB available space Sound Card: Yes
Star Vortex is available on Windows PC.
Star Vortex has 88% positive reviews from 24 players.
Star Vortex was released on Jul 28, 2025.
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