Derelict Star

Buy94%

Very Positive · 160 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

gate · Precision Platformer · Apr 2, 2026

Player review score
94%
Very Positive
Price
$9.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
17
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Derelict Star?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 69 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Story: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 160 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 144 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
72% of themes are praise14% are divided14% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
69 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
The open world nature means that even if you get stuck on a particular screen or path there are always other directions to try to explore.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
18 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
It started off great, I completed the tutorial section without much difficulty, I thought the movement system was neat and I was excited to head on to the game proper, the Derelict Star space station.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
14 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
Also, I have to say that the minimalist sound design is pretty fantastic - I love the popping and clicking in the green tubes that the slime makes, and the synthy soundtrack helps sell a sense of wistful isolation without feeling like it's just stealing Metroid's vibe.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
9 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
It's stark, striking visuals that build isolation and loneliness, combined with your main character's pensive nature means that you are left with little else but the game and your response to what it asks you to do.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
6 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
Every single element of the HUD is meaningful, though it will take a bit of trial an error before you realize the significance of each element.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay69 reviews
Difficulty18 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Graphics9 reviews
Interface6 reviews
Divided opinion
Accessibility
100% still recommend
Players complain
Story
67% 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

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Stats
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Stereo Sound

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$9.99

The lowest we've tracked is $7.99.

5 points recordedtoday · $9.99