BroodStar
Developed by David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston · Published by David Schmidthoffer
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston, published by David Schmidthoffer — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for BroodStar.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6550
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 510
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 700 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD 605 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 700 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
BroodStar FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is BroodStar?
Steam classifies BroodStar as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston. BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
How much does BroodStar cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists BroodStar at $10.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is BroodStar single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for BroodStar: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is BroodStar on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists BroodStar for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is BroodStar out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 15, 2022.
What platforms is BroodStar on?
BroodStar is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is BroodStar single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does BroodStar cost?
Steam lists it at $10.99.
Does BroodStar have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 79 achievements for BroodStar.
Who made BroodStar?
BroodStar is developed by David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston and published by David Schmidthoffer.
Where to get BroodStar
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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