Corebreaker

2D platform shooter with permanent upgrades between robot-filled runs

aQuadiun · Published by Astrolabe Games · Released May 8, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 168
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 9, 2026
Minimum PC: 512 MB; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Corebreaker?

Corebreaker is a single-player 2D action roguelite in Early Access, set in underground sci-fi ruins. As Nova, a robot seeking the core while machines threaten humanity's survival, you run, jump, dash, shoot, and use melee attacks against robotic enemies. Each run changes the layout and takes you through biomes guarded by bosses.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining weapons and power-ups into different builds
+you like searching for hidden rooms behind breakable walls

Not for you if...

−you prefer a slower pace with less dodging
−you dislike losing run progress when you die

What players say

93% of 168 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive movement, fluid combat, and soundtrack. An earlier review reports a gunsmith purchase bug and unclear requirements for missing upgrades.

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Corebreaker system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8 or 10 (64bit)
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Graphics: 512 MB
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 512 MB available space

Does Corebreaker have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Corebreaker 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
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
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: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Portuguese - Brazil. Text only: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Corebreaker 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