Dwarf Star
Developed by Calvin Williams, Player J · Published by Robert Williams
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Calvin Williams, Player J, published by Robert Williams — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.” — 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 Dwarf Star.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 220 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or AMD (formerly ATI) Radeon HD Graphics (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or AMD Radeon HD 2400
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 121 MB available space
- Additional Notes: It's a 16 bit indie game. If your computer can handle other games, it can handle this one.
Supported languages (1)
Dwarf Star 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 Dwarf Star?
Steam classifies Dwarf Star as a Action, Casual, Indie game, developed by Calvin Williams, Player J. Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.
How much does Dwarf Star cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Dwarf Star at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Dwarf Star single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Dwarf Star: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Dwarf Star on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dwarf Star for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Dwarf Star out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 7, 2022.
What platforms is Dwarf Star on?
Dwarf Star 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 Dwarf Star single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Dwarf Star cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Who made Dwarf Star?
Dwarf Star is developed by Calvin Williams, Player J and published by Robert Williams.
Where to get Dwarf Star
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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