With near-perfect execution, StarVaders is a must-play for any strategy fan.
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97%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 4.0K reviews)
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
StarVaders is a 2025 roguelike deckbuilder video game where players build and use a deck of cards to control a mech to fight enemies on a grid. The game was developed by Canadian indie studio Pengonauts, and released in April 2025 for Windows and macOS. The game received "generally favorable" reviews and was nominated for "Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
A remarkable tactical game which stands out in the deckbuilding genre. It is easy to learn hard to master, but you get addicted pretty fast. I like the characters and the art style which are truly fantastic. I can recommend it for everyone owning a SteamDeck!
A real gem. Part deckbuilder, part space invaders, part Into the breach. The synergies you can create work wonders in their own puzzly little ways. Screenshots don't do the visuals justice. More people need to find & enjoy this, and you, dear reader, could be one of them.
Criminally underrated. One of the few games that managed to do something truly unique in the Slay-the-spire-like formula mixed with a bit Into the Breach. The strategic variety is on par with the best of these deck-building rogue lites, with probably one of the strongest presentation in the genre. Easy buy full price if you like this type of game.
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