Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 119 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 54 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 582 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
59% of themes are praise33% are divided8% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
119 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Vanguard Galaxy is an indie space sandbox developed and published by Bat Roost Games that quietly distinguishes itself through its relaxed pacing, systemic depth, and an unusually flexible approach to how players interact with a living galaxy.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
54 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
There are multiple options for game activity: mining, salvaging, manufacturing, and combat.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I love the graphics they are perfect for this type of game.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
An excellent game - descent story, manageable RPG space grind, interesting characters, variety of activities, ability to run in autopilot mode for grindy tasks.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sound design reinforces the tranquil yet purposeful mood, with subtle audio cues that complement both active engagement and idle progression.
Bugs
Players who bring up Bugs mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Not hitting any bugs or glitches, so it's in a great place for an early access title.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay119 reviews
Combat54 reviews
Graphics21 reviews
Story16 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Bugs9 reviews
Multiplayer8 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty83% still recommend
Crashes100% still recommend
Linux compatibility100% still recommend
Monetization100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface92% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Stats
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$8.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.19.
5 points recordedtoday · $8.99
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