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Sophstar

Sophstar
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Steam Deck Playable Windows
Very Positive · 100% of 107
DeveloperBanana Bytes
GenreAction
ControllerFull
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 2 days ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $4.99 · 11d ago
Player reviews 100% positive of 107
Quality score 100/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Sub-Lieutenant Soph has lived in Galanian for her whole life, having no memory of when her existence started, and no idea of how she developed her teleporting powers. But after being sent for a recon mission, all of what she knows about herself is about to change.

Sophstar is a vertical arcade shoot'em up with heavy inspiration from the best games of the genre from the 90s, while adding new-exciting features and regular game modes for both casual home players and hardcore arcade fans.



  • 9.5/10 Sophstar is essential and has everything to become a modern classic of the genre.(Jogos Mofados)
  • An excellent game, designed by people who know what makes a fun shooter.(Shmup Junkie)
  • It's not every day that we have a release as good as this. (shmupsBR)
  • The sheer variety and depth elevates it to a must play (...) they have created the kind of indie game us old-school shooters fans want and deserve.(Shmup Junkie)

Features


  • Proper arcade 240x320 resolution.
  • 6 Different game modes.
  • 8 Stages on Arcade/Story mode.
  • 60 Stages on Cadet School mode.
  • 9 ships to choose from, each one with different main weapon, subweapon and teleport. Pick the one that suits you style better or just go the extra mile and master all of them!
  • Tons of unlockable features.
  • 6 Difficulty levels
  • Different endings depending upon player skills.
  • More than 20 bosses/mid-bosses to fight.
  • Smooth controls with "Focus Movement" which allows for pixel-perfect movement.
  • Approachable score systems for both new and veteran shmup players.
  • Full control support, supporting both digital DPads and Analogue Sticks (But allowing only 8 way constant speed movement).
  • Vertical (Tate) screen mode for authentic arcade feeling.
  • Innovative teleport system .
  • Score Attack, Timed Challenge, Endless Mode and Ultimate Challenge are some of the modes that give you extra content and hours of gameplay.

Media

Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $4.99 2026-07-03
3-month low $4.99
12-month low $4.99
Current $9.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $9.99
Jul 3, 2026
New all-time low $4.99

Sophstar price history and best deals

Sophstar for PC currently sells from $9.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $4.99, set on 2026-07-03.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Sophstar now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $9.99 a good price for Sophstar?
$9.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $4.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Sophstar?
Sophstar is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 100%
100% positive of 107
Media (18)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
Requirements
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Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.5 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 10
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  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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          Achievements (32)
          welcome 95.0%
          9x 91.1%
          pickreyka 73.4%
          score1 68.5%
          noteleport 60.1%
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          pickrigby 33.0%
          Facts
          DeveloperBanana Bytes
          PublisherBanana Bytes
          GenresAction · Indie
          ModesSingle-player
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