Istrolid

2D space strategy battles with fleets of custom-built ships

treeform · Released May 6, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 2,988
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 3, 2024
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Istrolid?

This 2D real-time strategy game has you build spaceships from parts and maneuver fleets in battles for territory. In the single-player campaign, you collect parts while trying to conquer a galaxy. Multiplayer matches let you fight other players alone or alongside allies.

For you if...

+you like managing ship movement, range, and firing angles
+you want both a campaign and multiplayer fleet battles

Not for you if...

−you prefer fixed units over constructing your own ships
−you dislike tactical battles that demand careful positioning

What players say

87% of 2,988 reviews are positive

Players praise the ship builder and the strategic depth of combat. Common complaints focus on ship cost limits; some players also report sparse PvP activity and say single-player requires an account login.

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Istrolid system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 32-64bit
Memory: 1 GB RAM

Does Istrolid have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Istrolid run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

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

Does Istrolid 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam