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Augmented Irreality · Published by Augmented Irreality · Official site ↗
Content notice: Cartoon depictions of female androids. The game also features cartoony alien enemies that bleed when killed and explosions.
Mostly Positive — 77% positive (44 reviews) · 32 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.
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Action · 2020 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a quest for revenge by piloting DreadStar through six replayable sectors to defeat DreadSkull. Customize your ship, fight epic bosses, and save the galaxy with Augmented Irreality's classic shoot'em'up action.
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About the Game
A retro mix of a shoot 'em up gameplay and RPG elements, DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge is inspired by Tyrian, Raiden, Donpachi and other classic games. Fast-paced with a primary focus on gunplay rather than bullet hell, DreadStar gives you incremental ways of not only pushing through content, but also improving your ship and its loadout (such as experience, leveling and skill points).
If you’re struggling with a sector, you can warp over to Redbeard’s Burrow to spend credits, upgrade your ship and return to where you failed. From Gauss Cannons to Lazer Beams, Hadron Exploders to weapon cooling - ship improvements are key to not only choosing your playstyle but progressing through harder difficulties.
With its 4:3 display and CRT mode, to its multiple difficulty settings that offer replayability across its 6 sectors, DreadStar provides an authentic retro experience.
- Fast shoot 'em up gameplay with epic boss fights.
- 4 different ships and 10 different weapons to annihilate your opponents.
- Tons of other customization options from armors and engines to shields and special items.
- Gain experience and skill points to incrementally improve your ship’s strength.
- 6 replayable sectors filled with unique enemies, bosses and minibosses.
- 3 difficulty settings for every sector, to improve both your skill and your ship.
- Hand-crafted pixel art graphics, cutscenes and animations.
- Chiptune soundtrack by Yerzmyey, created on Amiga, Atari-ST and ZX Spectrum computers.
- A 4:3 display and CRT mode for an authentic retro experience.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, Seven, 8 or 10
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices.
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, Seven, 8 or 10
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 4000 series or higher / Nvidia Geforce 9 series or higher
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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AnnouncementsOfficial
Weeklong deal ! Starting 20/09/2021...
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36177523/b7579f7ada70cb1b2d3fe5be482235a85de666ab.png DreadStar will be available at -50% for a full week starting 20/09/2021 ! So what are you waiting for ? Time to grab the game, fasten your space seatbelt and get your revenge!Read full article on Community Announcements (Augmented Irreality)AnnouncementsOfficial
Steam Summer Sale : -50%!
The Steam Summer Sale is here and it's time to grab DreadStar at the lowest price it's ever been with our new -50% discount ! So what are you waiting for ? Grab the game and have a blast in space while avenging your father !Read full article on Community Announcements (Augmented Irreality)AnnouncementsOfficial
Lunar New Year celebration !
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36177523/4ec12172968e6a492e2f0806575ac13c854c11f2.png Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and enjoy the 20% discount on DreadStar ! Happy new lunar year (the year of the ox!!) and have fun with the game...Read full article on Community Announcements (Augmented Irreality)AnnouncementsOfficial
The winter sale is here!
Hi everyone ! The Steam winter sale has started and you can now get the game at a 15% discount! So what are you waiting for ? Grab the game, get in your ship and enjoy the holidays !! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36177523/2d5a120f4057c675a96a51714ef928e3d89035ad.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (Augmented Irreality)Community & EventsOfficial
Demo score contest !
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36177523/50dc3798b8d58f3951fac07190f96fe720a8ef9b.png Hi retro pilots ! For everyone interested in the game but that hasn't jumped into his ship yet, here is an opportunity to win a free Steam key. To participate, download and play the demo (take a screenshot of your score in the Faraway sector!) then head to Facebook or Twitter for more details. You have until December 21st to submit your score. The top scorer and a randomly chosen participant will both win a free Steam key for the game! So what are you waiting for ? D/L the dem, hunt those space pirates and seize the opportunity!Read full article on Community Announcements (Augmented Irreality)
