Stargunner
Released May 2014
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
81% positive · 155 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Stargunner is a classic shoot-em-up originally developed by Terminal Reality and published by Apogee. It was re-released on Steam on May 5, 2014 as a free-to-play title. The store description presents a fixed, self-contained package: 34 levels, 75 enemy craft, 33 bosses, and a ship upgrade system. There is no mention of seasons, expansions, DLC, or any ongoing content cycle. The developer news feed contains no posts related to updates, patches, or future content announcements — only two posts with no relevant development signal. This game launched as a complete, finished product with no post-launch content ever announced or delivered. It is done by design.
Evidence
Store description presents a fixed set of content: 34 levels, 75 enemies, 33 bosses — no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or ongoing updates.
Developer news feed contains 2 posts scanned with zero posts relating to content, patches, features, announcements, or development status — no post-launch activity of any kind.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Apogee Entertainment
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Stargunner has 34 blast-a-thon levels. Blast your way through the dark reaches of space, navigate the hostile alien world of Zile and explore the wreckage-ridden depths of the enemy’s darkened waters.
Into the Face of Danger: Fly through 34 action-packed levels as you take on the forces of Zile.
Top Gun: Destroy enemy ships to earn power-ups and credits.
It Pays to Slay: Spend credits on new weapons and engines - upgrade your ship.
Fight in Flight: 75 enemy craft and 33 bosses ensure there’s no shortage of things to shoot at.
Controller Support: Partial Xbox 360 Controller support.
Features
Into the Face of Danger: Fly through 34 action-packed levels as you take on the forces of Zile.
Top Gun: Destroy enemy ships to earn power-ups and credits.
It Pays to Slay: Spend credits on new weapons and engines - upgrade your ship.
Fight in Flight: 75 enemy craft and 33 bosses ensure there’s no shortage of things to shoot at.
Controller Support: Partial Xbox 360 Controller support.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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