Derelict Star

A nonlinear precision platformer built around momentum and player skill

gate · Published by Luminous Tree Games · Released Apr 2, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 167
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 8, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated with Vulkan 1.0; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Derelict Star?

In this 2D platformer, you explore an abandoned freighter to gather power for your nearly depleted spacecraft. You navigate obstacles and search for optional collectibles across a connected world, tackling objectives in any order without permanent upgrades. A hint menu and assist settings are available.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with mechanics before attempting precise maneuvers
+you seek demanding optional challenges beyond the main objectives

Not for you if...

−you prefer snappy controls over slow acceleration and floaty jumps
−you want explicit tutorials and a clearly directed route

What players say

94% of 167 reviews are positive

Players praise the movement system's depth, puzzle-like obstacle design, and generous checkpoints. Some criticize steep difficulty spikes and the exacting execution required, even by precision-platformer standards.

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Derelict Star system requirements

Minimum: Integrated with Vulkan 1.0, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10+
Processor: any x86_64 CPU or ARMv8 CPU e.g. Intel Core 2 Duo E8200, AMD Athlon XE BE-2300, Snapdragon X Elite
Graphics: Integrated graphics with Vulkan 1.0 or DX12 support e.g. Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Broadwell), AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (Kaveri)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Derelict Star have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Derelict Star 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, macOS
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Derelict Star 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