DemonStar

Vertical-scrolling space shooter with weapon pickups and local co-op

Scott Host · Released Dec 11, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 260
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Feb 12, 2025
Minimum PC: 760; 4 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DemonStar?

DemonStar is a remaster of a 1997 top-down shooter set in space, where you fight the XIDUS empire. You pilot a ship through 18 levels, dodge incoming fire, and collect lasers and homing missiles to take on enemies and bosses.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast-paced shooting and dodging dense enemy fire

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploration to a fixed sequence of combat stages

What players say

93% of 260 reviews are positive

Players praise the updated graphics, soundtrack, and preservation of the original game's feel. Individual complaints include difficulty distinguishing the ship and shots amid explosions, repetitive bosses, and uninteresting stages.

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DemonStar system requirements

Minimum: 760, 4 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7,10,11
Processor: i5
Graphics: NVidia 760
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does DemonStar 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 DemonStar run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does DemonStar 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