What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~140,646
(P10–P90: 56,258 – 309,421)
Gross revenue: ~$2,882,090
($1,152,828 – $6,340,593)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 93% positive across 107 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4160 games).
Gameplay & mechanics94% positive · 89 mentions
“I don't play turn-based card battlers often, but that one's a keeper. Very polished gameplay with a plethora of roguelike elements. There are many unlockable characters to choose from, each with their own playstyle, yet very balanced…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 44 h played
Story & writing99% positive · 77 mentions
“I don't play turn-based card battlers often, but that one's a keeper. Very polished gameplay with a plethora of roguelike elements. There are many unlockable characters to choose from, each with their own playstyle, yet very balanced…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 44 h played
Visuals & audio96% positive · 74 mentions
“Ridiculously addicting. Easy to pick up, easy to play. Hits the sweet spot between challenge and fun without ever feeling overwhelming. The visuals are super colourful and lively which adds to its charm. The perfect couch rougelike!”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 20 h played
Content & longevity97% positive · 60 mentions
“probably the #1 grid based tactical game ive ever played, and I dont usually like them much. its better cause its a roguelike deckbuilder too but its done so well and the soundtrack is amazing . super good variety between characters and…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 25 h played
Difficulty & balance93% positive · 45 mentions
“I don't play turn-based card battlers often, but that one's a keeper. Very polished gameplay with a plethora of roguelike elements. There are many unlockable characters to choose from, each with their own playstyle, yet very balanced…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 44 h played
Price & value93% positive · 15 mentions
“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…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
Performance & stability85% positive · 13 mentions
“I've never played a rogue-like that has successfully created a large selection of playable characters that actually feel both unique and fun to play. Starvaders has managed to do this. And, the balance between both the pilots & the mechs…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 36 h played
Controls & UI92% positive · 12 mentions
“One of the absolute best roguelikes I've ever played. - No ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ incremental meta progression, no power creep padded by playtime. Game is winnable on the first run, progress unlocks more content (similar to FTL and Slay the Spire). -…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 139 h played
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