Star Drifter
Developed by Nostalgia Hound, PiGravity · Published by Back To Basics Gaming
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Nostalgia Hound, PiGravity, published by Back To Basics Gaming — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius.” — 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 Star Drifter.
| 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 XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: 1.5Ghz or better
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound
Supported languages (1)
Star Drifter 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 Star Drifter?
Steam classifies Star Drifter as a Action, Casual, Indie game, developed by Nostalgia Hound, PiGravity. Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius.
How much does Star Drifter cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Star Drifter at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Star Drifter single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Star Drifter: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Star Drifter on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Star Drifter for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Star Drifter out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 1, 2016.
What platforms is Star Drifter on?
Star Drifter 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 Star Drifter single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Star Drifter cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
Who made Star Drifter?
Star Drifter is developed by Nostalgia Hound, PiGravity and published by Back To Basics Gaming.
Where to get Star Drifter
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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