North Stars

Free-to-play first-person shooter where bouncing balls replace bullets

凌望游戏工作室 · Released Jun 27, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 87
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Jul 7, 2019
Minimum PC: DirectX 11 GPU; Full requirements

What is North Stars?

North Stars is a first-person shooter set in a world of light and energy, with matches against players or bots. You launch balls along curved paths, use shields to redirect shots, and activate character-specific abilities using energy supplied by the music's rhythm.

For you if...

+you enjoy team battles and capture-the-flag matches

Not for you if...

−you prefer gun combat without character-specific powers

What players say

84% of 87 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat, including matches against bots, but repeatedly report difficulty finding human opponents. Other recurring complaints include bugs, unclear English text, and performance problems.

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North Stars system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8 64-bit
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
DirectX: Version 11

Does North Stars have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does North Stars 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does North Stars 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