Space Elite Force

Side-scrolling space shooter with ship upgrades and local co-op

Rising Moon Games · Released May 17, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 176
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 7, 2025
Minimum PC: 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Space Elite Force?

A 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up where you fly through linear stages, shoot enemies, and fight bosses to stop an alien invasion of Earth. Normal mode follows the story, while Hardcore mode gives you a single chance to clear every level.

For you if...

+you enjoy endless arcade modes built around chasing high scores

Not for you if...

−you prefer open exploration to fixed combat stages

What players say

89% of 176 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward shooting and fair boss fights. Common complaints focus on the short, easy normal campaign and its close resemblance to Steredenn.

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Space Elite Force system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Space Elite Force?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10
Processor: 2.6 Ghz+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Space Elite Force have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Space Elite Force run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Japanese, Russian.

Does Space Elite Force 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