PCGame

Transcendence

Open-world space action RPG with randomly generated star systems

Kronosaur Productions · Released Jul 24, 2015

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 217
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
9 months ago
Jan 12, 2026
Minimum PC
1024×768 resolution.
1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Transcendence?

This single-player, 2D space action RPG takes place in a galaxy connected by ancient alien stargates. You explore freely, fight ships and stations, loot wrecks, trade goods, and complete missions to upgrade your ship, while a hyperintelligence compels people toward the Galactic Core.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy adapting your strategy to whatever equipment you find
  • +you like earning money through mining and escort missions

Not for you if...

  • −you want to change ships during a playthrough
  • −you want multiplayer battles or cooperative exploration

What players say

88% of 217 reviews are positive

Players praise the replayability, strategic variety, and depth of its systems. Recurring complaints focus on awkward controls and keybindings.

Screenshots and trailer

Transcendence screenshot 1

Transcendence system requirements

Minimum: 1024×768 resolution., 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Transcendence?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1 GHz dual core CPU
Graphics
1024×768 resolution.
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space
DirectX
Version 8.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2 GHz quad core CPU
Graphics
1280×800 resolution. Dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space
DirectX
Version 8.0

Does Transcendence have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Transcendence run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
59
Steam features
Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Transcendence 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

Tags

Recent updates

Games like Transcendence