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Cantata

Turn-based strategy with base building on a planet that fights back

Afterschool Studio · Published by Modern Wolf · Released Aug 15, 2023

IndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
63% of 136
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Aug 30, 2023
Minimum PC
HD 4600
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Cantata?

Cantata is a science-fiction strategy game set on Shoal, where human forces, rebellious robots, and the planet's inhabitants clash. Across standalone campaign chapters, you command different factions, manage resources and troops, and capture regions.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy balancing supply logistics with small-scale tactical battles
  • +you want to create maps with custom units and terrain

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast-paced combat without much planning

What players say

63% of 136 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, setting, and faction design. Common complaints include cumbersome controls, weak AI, and tedious pacing, while recent reviews continue to describe the game as unfinished.

Screenshots and trailer

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Cantata system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
5th Generation Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics
Intel HD 4600
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
5th Generation Core i5 or equivalent
Graphics
Intel HD 4600
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does Cantata have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN; PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Cantata run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
28
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Cantata 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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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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