Space Defender: Frontier Squadron

Twin-stick space shooter with a squadron you recruit and command

Petit Vaisseau · Released Sep 25, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 122
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 98% of 111 in 30 days
Players: 29; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 22 hours ago; Oct 27, 2026
Minimum PC: DirectX 11 GPU, 1 GB; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Space Defender: Frontier Squadron?

You pilot a spaceship across an open-world frontier in this top-down action RPG, serving a fleet admiral during a war. Between fights with pirates, you complete contracts, mine resources, trade, and visit spaceports. The four-act campaign includes decisions that affect the ending.

For you if...

+you enjoy balancing weapons, shields, and ship power
+you want local co-op with a friend flying alongside you

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based battles over real-time aiming and dodging

What players say

98% of 122 reviews are positive · 98% of 111 in the last 30 days

Players praise ship progression and the variety of activities beyond combat. Some find the campaign short, while recent reviewers credit post-launch updates with improving the game.

Screenshots and trailer

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Space Defender: Frontier Squadron system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 1 GB, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Dual core 2.0 GHz
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible, 1 GB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Space Defender: Frontier Squadron 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 Space Defender: Frontier Squadron run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 42
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, Spanish - Spain, German, Simplified Chinese, Russian.

Does Space Defender: Frontier Squadron use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Space Defender is the work of a solo developer. The voices, the character portraits and some illustrations were created with generative AI.

The statement mentions: ArtVoices

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