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Astebreed: Definitive Edition

An arcade mech shooter with shifting viewpoints and sword combat

Edelweiss · Published by PLAYISM · Released May 30, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 1,356
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 months ago
Mar 31, 2026
Minimum PC
Shader Model 3.0 compatib…
Full requirements

Metacritic: 86/100 (critic reviews)

What is Astebreed: Definitive Edition?

This single-player shooter follows Roy Becket, a mech pilot fighting to protect humanity from mechanical aliens. You progress through stages with changing perspectives, dodging bullets and combining ranged fire, lock-on homing attacks, and close-range blade strikes.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy anime-style science fiction and mech designs
  • +you like replaying arcade games to improve your score

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slower action with less happening onscreen

What players say

87% of 1,356 reviews are positive

Players praise the presentation and how smoothly the camera transitions fit the action. Common complaints concern the short campaign and low difficulty on Normal.

Screenshots and trailer

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Astebreed: Definitive Edition system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 3.0 compatib….

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Processor
Core 2 Duo or faster
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0 compatible, GeForce 8600GT (2007 model) or better
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Controller recommended

Does Astebreed: Definitive Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Astebreed: Definitive Edition 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
40
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does Astebreed: Definitive Edition 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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