Super Retro Fighter

An old-school shoot-'em-up where battles fund permanent aircraft upgrades

Syndrome interactive, Cat God Studio · Published by Cat God Studio · Released Apr 11, 2021 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 57
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Apr 20, 2022
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 650 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Super Retro Fighter?

You pilot one of three aircraft through stages and boss fights in this 2D, top-down shooter, either alone or with a second player sharing the screen. Each aircraft specializes in different targets, and using weapons builds energy for offensive or defensive special attacks.

For you if...

+you enjoy dense bullet patterns and demanding boss fights

Not for you if...

−you need online multiplayer rather than local shared-screen play

What players say

77% of 57 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and sprite art. Recent reviewers complain about the lack of updates and developer communication, describing the Early Access game as abandoned.

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Super Retro Fighter system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/ Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Super Retro Fighter have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Super Retro Fighter run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Simplified Chinese. Text only: English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese.

Does Super Retro Fighter 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam