Starward Rogue

Arcen Games

Rank: #2 / 7
Released: 2016
Studio: Arcen Games
Genre: shoot 'em up

At a glance

Starward Rogue is a single-player bullet hell twin-stick shooter from Arcen Games. Set in the Megalith, a labyrinth lodged in the side of a star, it has you pilot a mech through a roguelite dungeon and customize your build with weapons, perks and upgrades. Runs unfold across more than 500 rooms, with regular enemies, minibosses and epic bosses among the threats. Choose from nine starting mechs with abilities including time control and shot magnetism, and pick among five difficulty levels. The perk system lets you develop a run as you level up, while shops offer upgrades and secrets can change how the game plays. The game also supports mods, with a wiki covering how to create enemies, items, weapons and rooms. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, with full controller support as well as keyboard and mouse play.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player roguelite shooter with mech choices, run-specific builds and mod support. Its controller support and Windows, macOS and Linux versions offer several ways to play.

What is good

Nine starting mechs with varied abilities
More than 500 rooms to explore
Five difficulty levels
Mod support includes creating enemies and items

What to know first

Single-player only
No console platforms listed

Verdict

Starward Rogue combines twin-stick shooting with roguelite runs, mech abilities and a large room pool. Its mod support may also appeal to players who want to create game content.