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Legacy of the Elder Star

Developed by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC · Published by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 7, 2016 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements17
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie game by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC, published by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 87% positive of 70
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:ActionIndieShoot 'Em UpShooter2DSci-fiBullet HellSingleplayerReplay ValueMouse onlyStylizedFast-Paced

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 Legacy of the Elder Star.

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
  • Processor: Dual-core 1.3 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader model 2.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Legacy of the Elder 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 Legacy of the Elder Star?

Steam classifies Legacy of the Elder Star as a Action, Indie game, developed by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC. Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!

Is Legacy of the Elder Star free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Legacy of the Elder Star as Free to Play.

Is Legacy of the Elder Star single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Legacy of the Elder Star: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Legacy of the Elder Star on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Legacy of the Elder Star out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 7, 2016.

What platforms is Legacy of the Elder Star on?

Legacy of the Elder Star 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 Legacy of the Elder Star single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Legacy of the Elder Star cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Legacy of the Elder Star have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for Legacy of the Elder Star.

Who made Legacy of the Elder Star?

Legacy of the Elder Star is developed by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC and published by Kickbomb Entertainment LLC.

Where to get Legacy of the Elder Star

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

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