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Meltdown

Isometric arcade shooter with randomized missions and loot-based progression

Phenomenon Games · Released Jun 5, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 524
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Dec 18, 2014
Minimum PC
Integrated (256MB)
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Meltdown?

An isometric sci-fi shooter about Zed escaping a remote space station after a system malfunction. You shoot through mission-based levels, collect equipment, and level up your character, playing alone or in local or online co-op for up to four players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy customizing weapons, armor, and stat-changing accessories
  • +you like fast combat that rewards careful reactions

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer progression without grinding through the same areas

What players say

87% of 524 reviews are positive

Players praise the accessible controls and music, while recurring complaints concern repetitive missions. One recent reviewer reports being unable to launch the game.

Screenshots and trailer

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Meltdown system requirements

Minimum: Integrated (256MB), 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
Integrated Graphics (256MB)
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor
3.0GHz i5 Dual Core or equivalent
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Radeon HD 3600 (1GB)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Meltdown have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Meltdown run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
28
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Meltdown 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

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