Asteroids: Recharged
Released Dec 2021
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
82% positive · 113 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Asteroids: Recharged launched on December 14, 2021 as a self-contained arcade revival. The store description presents a complete package: 30 challenge levels, an arcade mode, local co-op, power-ups, and an original soundtrack — with no mention of future content, DLC, or ongoing updates. There are no DLC listings, no unreleased content, and no developer announcements about planned additions. The four developer news posts on record contain no development-relevant information. The game appears to have launched as a finished product and has remained that way, consistent with Atari's "Recharged" series of compact arcade remakes, which are typically shipped as complete standalone titles.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully-featured package with 30 challenge levels, arcade mode, co-op, power-ups, and original soundtrack — no mention of future content or updates
Short description reinforces the game as a complete product with no references to upcoming content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Atari
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
The original space shooter warps to the modern era! Asteroids: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.
Asteroids: Recharged creates a familiar, but revitalized and modern challenge to both old school and new high score chasers. And 30 unique and creative challenge levels take the space shooting game play into new territory, complete with local and global leaderboards.
An entirely new collection of power-ups -- including spread shots, rail guns, reflector shields, and more -- will help stave off splintering asteroids and aggressive UFOs. Co-op play lets you play with a friend, and ramps up the intensity as players do their best to coordinate and survive.
Key Features:
Old Meets New: Classic Asteroids gameplay updated with refined control, and modern visual flourishes
Power Up: Blast pink UFOs to pick up deadly benefits like explosives asteroids or a black hole shot that sucks in all enemies in its radius
Challenge: Compete in a series of 30 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
Compete: Reach the top of global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
Bring a Friend: Play local co-op in every mode, surviving the depths of space together
Get in the Groove: Space out to an original score by Megan McDuffee
Asteroids: Recharged creates a familiar, but revitalized and modern challenge to both old school and new high score chasers. And 30 unique and creative challenge levels take the space shooting game play into new territory, complete with local and global leaderboards.
An entirely new collection of power-ups -- including spread shots, rail guns, reflector shields, and more -- will help stave off splintering asteroids and aggressive UFOs. Co-op play lets you play with a friend, and ramps up the intensity as players do their best to coordinate and survive.
Key Features:
Old Meets New: Classic Asteroids gameplay updated with refined control, and modern visual flourishes
Power Up: Blast pink UFOs to pick up deadly benefits like explosives asteroids or a black hole shot that sucks in all enemies in its radius
Challenge: Compete in a series of 30 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
Compete: Reach the top of global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
Bring a Friend: Play local co-op in every mode, surviving the depths of space together
Get in the Groove: Space out to an original score by Megan McDuffee
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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