Project Starship X

Roguelite space shooter with a dash that destroys enemies

Panda Indie Studio · Released Jun 18, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 73
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Feb 4, 2021
Minimum PC: Low - Mid Tier; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Project Starship X?

You pilot a spaceship in a 2D roguelite shooter that parodies Lovecraftian cosmic horror. Runs use procedural generation and cover five of fourteen themed levels, where you shoot enemies, dodge hazards, collect power-ups, and fight bosses.

For you if...

+you like fast action and multiple difficulty modes
+you want a shooter you can play in local co-op

Not for you if...

−you prefer predictable action without random mid-run events

What players say

96% of 73 reviews are positive

Players praise the music, sprite art, and boss designs. The main complaints concern intense flashing and visual clutter, with some players reporting discomfort or trouble following the action.

Screenshots and trailer

Project Starship X system requirements

Minimum: Low - Mid Tier, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Project Starship X?

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Minimum

OS: Win 7 +
Processor: i3
Graphics: Low - Mid Tier Graphics Card
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Project Starship X have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Project Starship X run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 39
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Italian, Japanese.

Does Project Starship X use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam