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DemonStar

Developed by Scott Host · Published by Scott Host

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 11, 2023 Price$2.99 Steam reviews244

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews244
Languages1

Overview

An action, indie game by Scott Host, published by Scott Host — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The shareware legend DemonStar comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997, DemonStar has earned the Computer Gaming World's "Shareware Game of the Year 1999" award..” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 95% positive of 185
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:Bullet HellActionFlightShooter2DTop-DownMarsPixel GraphicsSpace1990'sOld SchoolDestruction

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 DemonStar.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7,10,11
  • Processor: i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia 760
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (1)

English

DemonStar 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 DemonStar?

Steam classifies DemonStar as a Action, Indie game, developed by Scott Host. The shareware legend DemonStar comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997, DemonStar has earned the Computer Gaming World's "Shareware Game of the Year 1999" award..

How much does DemonStar cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists DemonStar at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is DemonStar single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for DemonStar: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is DemonStar on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is DemonStar out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 11, 2023.

What platforms is DemonStar on?

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

Is DemonStar single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does DemonStar cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Who made DemonStar?

DemonStar is developed by Scott Host and published by Scott Host.

Where to get DemonStar

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

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