Space Ace
Released Aug 2013
In Space Ace you play the heroic Ace who must stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth! Borf plans to reduce all of humankind to infants and take over the planet.
80% positive · 169 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $4.99 $9.99 −50%
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Evaluation
Space Ace is a port of the classic 1984 Don Bluth arcade game, released on Steam on August 27, 2013. The developer, Digital Leisure Inc., issued a major overhaul on July 24, 2017, updating the game with fresh video, improved menus, Windows 10 and Linux compatibility, controller support, and a refreshed Watch Game feature. This update was framed as a completion of a previously promised overhaul rather than the start of an ongoing content series. No DLC has ever been listed, no future content has been announced, and no developer communications have appeared since July 24, 2017. The store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained product — a faithful arcade port with bonus features. There is no indication that additional content is planned or that a post-launch update cycle is ongoing.
Evidence
Major overhaul released: updated videos, menus, Windows 10/Linux support, controller support, and refreshed Watch Game feature. Framed as fulfilling a previously promised update. No future content mentioned.
Store description presents Space Ace as a complete arcade-authentic port with bonus features (high scores list, Watch feature). No mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Digital Leisure Inc.
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Space Ace, the follow up to Don Bluth's legendary Dragon's Lair, can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. This fully arcade authentic version includes all of the original scenes you've come to enjoy, and even an all-new global high scores list so you can show how well you handle Ace's laser gun. Other bonuses include a full watch feature to sit back and enjoy Don Bluth's stunning animation.
In Space Ace you play the heroic Ace who must stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth! Borf plans to reduce all of humankind to infants and take over the planet. Only two people have the courage and strength to stop Borf and save Earth: the beautiful Kimberly and the heroic Ace. But as they approach Borf's stronghold, Ace is hit by the Infanto Ray, changing him into a child, and Kimberly is kidnapped by the evil madman!
The Fate Of Earth Is In Your hands!
In Space Ace you play the heroic Ace who must stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth! Borf plans to reduce all of humankind to infants and take over the planet. Only two people have the courage and strength to stop Borf and save Earth: the beautiful Kimberly and the heroic Ace. But as they approach Borf's stronghold, Ace is hit by the Infanto Ray, changing him into a child, and Kimberly is kidnapped by the evil madman!
The Fate Of Earth Is In Your hands!
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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