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Astatos

Fantasy visual novel and card battler where heroes change sides

Studio Klondike Australia · Published by Studio Klondike · Released Dec 16, 2021 · Early Access

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Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 331
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 days ago
Nov 1, 2026
Minimum PC
4 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Astatos?

This fantasy visual novel and card battler follows Vitus and Volesus as they flee their academy ahead of approaching rebels. You make story choices, match cards, cast spells, and summon heroes in solo chapters, online one-on-one matches, or co-op battles for up to eight players. Battles let you turn opposing heroes to your side.

For you if...

  • +you like fantasy stories shaped by character choices
  • +you want both competitive and cooperative card battles

Not for you if...

  • −you want to follow the story without card battles
  • −you dislike card battles with luck-dependent outcomes
  • −you avoid games still in Early Access

What players say

82% of 331 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing, characters, and art; some say the card battles feel too difficult or dependent on luck.

Screenshots and trailer

Astatos screenshot 1

Astatos system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Astatos?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (SP1)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Astatos have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Astatos run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Studio Klondike Account
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
7
Steam features
Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Astatos 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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