
StarVaders — Genres, rating & game data
Feature ListCraft the ultimate deck from the 400+ unique cards and artifacts available!Choose from 3 powerful mechs, each with completely distinct playstyles and mechanicsMaster 10 diverse pilots, each adding new cards, mechanics, and a personal backstory!Use Chrono Tokens to rewind time, undo mista
StarVaders is a card game game developed by Pengonauts, 2025. It stands out for hardcore gameplay, tactical combat and a anime setting. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 97/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
About StarVaders
Feature ListCraft the ultimate deck from the 400+ unique cards and artifacts available!Choose from 3 powerful mechs, each with completely distinct playstyles and mechanicsMaster 10 diverse pilots, each adding new cards, mechanics, and a personal backstory!Use Chrono Tokens to rewind time, undo mistakes, or land that perfect comboBattle through the multi-part story campaign and uncover a secret finale!Endless replayability with ascending difficulties, daily runs, and challenge modesDesigned for clarity and intuition—no long tutorials, no wiki required, just pure tactical deckbuilding About the GameThe alien invasion has shattered Earth’s defenses. Pilot, the fate of humanity now rests in your hands. Take the helm of a powerful mech and fight off the invasion—one card at a time.StarVaders combines tactical grid-based combat with deckbuilding strategy, placing you in command of a formidable mech during humanity’s last stand against the invaders. Build up a deck of powerful cards, unleash devastating combos, and defend the Earth at all costs! Pilot Your Mech Into Battle!Every mech in StarVaders has its own squad of pilots. Each mech introduces unique cards and mechanics, while your pilot further enhances your strategy with their distinct, powerful abilities.Take command of the Gunner Mech to unleash an endless flurry of bullets and explosions, get up close and personal with the ninja-like Stinger Mech, or unleash the powerful spells and summons of the Keeper Mech! Discover Game-Breaking Combos!Unleash game-breaking combos, outsmart the invaders, and push your build to the limit against ever-escalating threats. With hundreds of cards, artifacts, and upgrades, no two runs are ever the same.Missed a perfect combo or found yourself cornered by the invaders? Use a Chrono Token to rewind time and rewrite your fate. Endless ReplayabilityAfter each run, unlock powerful new cards, pilots, and deadlier enemies and bosses that raise the stakes in future battles. There’s an endless supply of builds and combos to discover every time you play.Ready to push your limits? Take on the various Challenge Modes or dive into the Daily Run to really prove what you’re made of!
How StarVaders was received
Of the 4,105 Steam player reviews, 97% are positive. Critics score it 88/100 on OpenCritic (24), reflecting acclaim.
Players
- Steam players4,105 reviews97%Overwhelmingly positive
Critics
- OpenCritic24 reviews88/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. iRankGames does not host its own reviews.
iRank Score
97/100 ↗Type
Card Game, Adventure, Turn-Based Strategy
Released
2025
Updated May 2026
Developer
Pengonauts
Publisher: Joystick Ventures
Platforms
PC, Apple Macintosh
Official trailer for StarVaders
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