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Crying Suns

Developed by Alt Shift · Published by Alt Shift

IndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 18, 2019 Price$7.49 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews3,127

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$7.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews3,127
Languages7
Achievements79
DLC2

Overview

An indie, strategy game by Alt Shift, published by Alt Shift — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 4,267
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players12
Player-voted tags:StrategySpaceIndiePixel GraphicsRogue-liteSci-fiPost-apocalypticReal-Time with PauseRogue-likeTacticalStory Rich2D

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 Crying Suns.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7+ (32/64 bits)
  • Processor: Dual-core 2.5 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 1 GB VRAM/ AMD HD5750 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Minimal resolution: 1280*720

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i3 2,5 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 2 GB VRAM / GTX 750ti or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 (Can go up to 5K@60FPS with high end gpu)

Supported languages (7)

EnglishFrenchGermanSimplified ChineseRussianSpanish - SpainJapanese

Crying Suns 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 Crying Suns?

Steam classifies Crying Suns as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Alt Shift. Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

How much does Crying Suns cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Crying Suns at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Crying Suns single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Crying Suns: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Crying Suns on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Crying Suns for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Crying Suns out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 18, 2019.

What platforms is Crying Suns on?

Crying Suns is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Crying Suns single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Crying Suns cost?

Steam lists it at $7.49.

Does Crying Suns have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 79 achievements for Crying Suns.

What is Crying Suns's Metacritic score?

Crying Suns has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Crying Suns?

Crying Suns is developed by Alt Shift and published by Alt Shift.

Where to get Crying Suns

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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