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House of the Dying Sun

Developed by Marauder Interactive, LLC · Published by Marauder Interactive, LLC

ActionIndieSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 1, 2016 Price$5.99 Metacritic76/100 Steam reviews1,926

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$5.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic76/100
Steam reviews1,926
Languages1
Achievements38

Overview

An action, indie, simulation game by Marauder Interactive, LLC, published by Marauder Interactive, LLC — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 1,908
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:ActionSimulationIndieSpaceSpace SimVRSci-fiFlightSingleplayerShooterFirst-PersonStrategy

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 House of the Dying Sun.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.4GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 2048 MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Gamepad required
  • Additional Notes: Installation of SteamVR is required for VR support.

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater (DX11 for VR)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: As VR hardware improves and resolutions increase, recommended system requirements will increase as well.

Supported languages (1)

English

House of the Dying Sun 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 House of the Dying Sun?

Steam classifies House of the Dying Sun as a Action, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Marauder Interactive, LLC. House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

How much does House of the Dying Sun cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists House of the Dying Sun at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is House of the Dying Sun single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for House of the Dying Sun: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is House of the Dying Sun on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is House of the Dying Sun out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 1, 2016.

What platforms is House of the Dying Sun on?

House of the Dying Sun 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 House of the Dying Sun single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does House of the Dying Sun cost?

Steam lists it at $5.99.

Does House of the Dying Sun have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 38 achievements for House of the Dying Sun.

What is House of the Dying Sun's Metacritic score?

House of the Dying Sun has a Metacritic score of 76/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made House of the Dying Sun?

House of the Dying Sun is developed by Marauder Interactive, LLC and published by Marauder Interactive, LLC.

Where to get House of the Dying Sun

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

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