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Stardust Vanguards

Local mech duels with reinforcements you summon into the fight

Zanrai Interactive · Released Jan 30, 2015

ActionCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 64
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Jul 14, 2015
Minimum PC
Shader Model 2.0 Support …
0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Stardust Vanguards?

A 2D space arena action game for up to four players. You fight with swords and gunfire while random pirate attacks introduce computer-controlled enemies that can win matches themselves. Competitive modes range from deathmatch to soccer-style capture the flag, alongside a cooperative mode that can also be played solo.

For you if...

  • +you like fast, precision-focused fights filled with projectiles
  • +you enjoy customizing match rules, ammunition limits, and enemy encounters

Not for you if...

  • −you need online multiplayer rather than local play
  • −you want a game built primarily for solo play

What players say

84% of 64 reviews are positive

Players praise the group battles and soundtrack. Recurring complaints focus on limited replayability and bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

Stardust Vanguards screenshot 1

Stardust Vanguards system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 2.0 Support …, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or higher
Processor
1.5 GhZ (w/ SSE2 instruction set support)
Graphics
Shader Model 2.0 Support (generally anything newer than 2004)
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
K/B can be used as an input for one player. At least one additional Microsoft Xbox 360 controller required (or direct input device equivalent). Looks best in 1080P (1920x1080) or 720P (1280x720).

Does Stardust Vanguards have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Stardust Vanguards 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, Linux
Achievements
26
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Stardust Vanguards 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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