Aster

Aster

Released May 2020

Aster is a classic arcade style shooter, with fast action, aliens, (and sex). Earth is fighting a losing battle against aliens from another galaxy, and things are looking bleak. In a desperate gambit, Earth's military calls upon a hired gun to turn the tide.

66% positive · 287 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation

Aster is a small, self-described "short and sweet" arcade shooter that launched on May 1, 2020 at a $2.99 price point. The developer explicitly framed it as a compact, complete experience at launch. The only post-launch communication was a single control-improvement patch (Update 1.1) released on the same day as launch, responding to early player feedback about the ship's controls. There have been no developer communications of any kind since May 1, 2020 — no roadmaps, no DLC announcements, no hints of future content. The game has no DLC listed on the store. Given the developer's own characterization of the game as a short, finished product and the complete absence of any post-launch content activity over more than six years, Aster launched as a complete, standalone game with no further content planned.
Evidence
Developer described Aster as 'a short and sweet title' at a $2.99 price point, framing it as a small, complete experience at launch.
news post · May 1, 2020 source development ending
high
Store description presents a fixed scope of 38 levels with no mention of future updates, seasons, or additional content.
description source development ending
medium

Details

Developer
Publisher
Critical Bliss
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game



Aster is a classic arcade style shooter, with fast action, aliens, (and sex).

Earth is fighting a losing battle against aliens from another galaxy, and things are looking bleak. In a desperate gambit, Earth's military calls upon a hired gun to turn the tide. Take role of an ace mercenary pilot, and fight your way through 38 levels of arcade action. Upgrade your ship and improve your piloting skills to protect Earth and fend off what lurks in space! Earth forces don't pay so well when they're subjugated by an Alien Empire, after all.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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