Stars in Shadow
Developed by Ashdar Games · Published by Iceberg Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Ashdar Games, published by Iceberg Interactive — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.” — 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 Stars in Shadow.
| 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 | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2.6 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series or better
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Stars in Shadow requires the OpenGL framebuffer extension. This extension is present on almost all graphics drivers released after 2010, but laptops made before 2010 with vendor-locked graphics drivers may not be able to run the game.
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7,8,10
- Processor: Intel Core Duo 3.0 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 400 Series or better, 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Stars in Shadow 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 Stars in Shadow?
Steam classifies Stars in Shadow as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Ashdar Games. Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
How much does Stars in Shadow cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Stars in Shadow at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Stars in Shadow single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Stars in Shadow: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Stars in Shadow on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Stars in Shadow for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Stars in Shadow out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 19, 2017.
What platforms is Stars in Shadow on?
Stars in Shadow 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 Stars in Shadow single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Stars in Shadow cost?
Steam lists it at $3.74.
Does Stars in Shadow have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 62 achievements for Stars in Shadow.
What is Stars in Shadow's Metacritic score?
Stars in Shadow has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Stars in Shadow?
Stars in Shadow is developed by Ashdar Games and published by Iceberg Interactive.
Where to get Stars in Shadow
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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