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Endless Abyss Games · Published by Endless Abyss Games · Official site ↗
5 user reviews — 100% positive (5 reviews) · 14 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Master the hardcore, Starship-style catch maneuver in Critical Descent. Pilot massive boosters and agile upper stages across 75 handcrafted levels on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. Featuring global leaderboards, multiple difficulties, and a realistic physics system, for the ultimate landing experience.
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Navigate through 75 meticulously crafted levels as you pilot massive boosters and agile upper stages. Compete on global leaderboards with multiple difficulties in Critical Descent's realistic physics system.
About this game
MASTER THE PERFECT LANDING
Critical Descent is about mastery and precision. Pilot the world's most powerful rocket through the final moments of flight to stick the landing.
FLY, FAIL, LEARN
Master 75 handcrafted levels, each demanding precise maneuvers through their different scenarios, such as windy storms or a pitch black night.
There are two difficulty modes, each with their own challenges.
Arcade mode for those who want a more approachable experience, complete with automatic chopsticks and smart throttling.
Simulation mode is for those who want more of a challenge, with fully manual controls and tighter landing constraints.
Pilot both the massive Super Heavy booster and the more agile upper stage. Attempt landings across Earth, the Moon and Mars.
DESIGNED FOR ALL DEVICES
Play on your Steam Deck or your PC, with full controller and keyboard support, as well as adaptive UI and text scaling, compatible with all aspect ratios. Critical Descent is optimized for all devices, from the handheld Steam Deck to ultrawide monitors.
COMPETE FOR THE BEST TIME
Compete against yourself or on a global leaderboard for the best time. Race your own best attempt as a ghost to defeat it and get a new record. Download and race the world record in real-time to see if you can compete.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 or better
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050 / RX 560 or better
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Day One Patch Notes
A few small bugfixes from Critical Descent patch one.Fixed explosion playing multiple times if staying on the game over screen for a long timeFixed the reset progress buttonFixed Level 10 win screen UIOther minor fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (endless.abyss.games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Critical Descent is Available Now!
Critical Descent is out now!Fly the world's most powerful rocket in a highly realistic physics simulation.Fly across 75 levelsPilot your rocket over 3 different worlds, Earth, the Moon, and MarsRace your own best time on every levelCompete on global leaderboards and try to claim the top spotThank you to everyone who has supported Critical Descent, and please, enjoy the game.Read full article on Community Announcements (endless.abyss.games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Critical Descent Releases September 1st
Critical Descent is releasing on September 1st. Get ready to pilot the world's most powerful rocket across 75 handcrafted levels, set on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. The game will release with full global leaderboard support across every level, as well as supporting the Steam Deck.Read full article on Community Announcements (endless.abyss.games)Patch NotesOfficial
Flight 13 Update is now available!
An update to Critical Descent's demo is now available to commemorate Starship's 13th flight test today.The update contains two levels from the off-world landing mode of the game, as well as several small bugfixes to the demo. Wishlist Critical Descent and try the Demo. Thank you! - Endless Abyss GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (endless.abyss.games)Patch NotesOfficial
Leaderboard Update for Next Fest is here!
The Leaderboard Update is Live for Steam Next Fest!Critical Descent now features global leaderboards on every level, and the ability to race the runs of record-holders to see how they did it! Features: Global leaderboards on every level.Ghost racing for all leaderboard scoresVarious minor bugfixes and improvementsWishlist Critical Descent: Play the demo:Read full article on Community Announcements (endless.abyss.games)
