Rogue Star Rescue

About

"Rogue Star Rescue" is a sci-fi action-adventure game where you play as a space ranger tasked with rescuing survivors from crashed starships and battling hostile aliens. Use a variety of weapons, tools, and spaceships to explore different planets, salvage resources, and upgrade your equipment. The game features procedurally generated levels, offering a unique experience with each playthrough.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Rogue Star Rescue offers a fun blend of roguelike mechanics and tower defense gameplay, providing a unique experience that stands out in the genre.
The game features enjoyable multiplayer co-op, allowing players to strategize and have fun together, enhancing the overall experience.
With a variety of weapons, items, and multiple endings, the game has good replayability and keeps players engaged with its chaotic and humorous gameplay.

The game can feel repetitive over time, with some players noting that the map generation and enemy variety lack depth.
The tower defense mechanics are underutilized and simplistic, often feeling like an afterthought rather than a core component of the gameplay.
Some players have criticized the balance of weapons and upgrades, finding them uninformative and lacking meaningful impact on gameplay.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
64%
14%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fluid mechanics, engaging combat, and innovative blend of top-down shooting with tower defense elements, providing a fun core loop and challenging encounters. However, some players find the map generation uninspired and the tower defense mechanics underutilized, suggesting that while the gameplay is enjoyable, it lacks unique features and depth compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the game is seen as a solid experience, particularly for fans of roguelites, despite some criticisms regarding its overall package.
- “The core gameplay loop is fun, and there are multiple higher difficulties where enemies are more numerous to keep things from feeling too easy.”
- “The movement is quite fluid, the guns hit their marks without any fuss, and the mechanics, companions, and even art style and color of the game gave new life to the roguelite world.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, enemies are unique and challenging, weapons and items feel really fun to use.”
- “After completing the apocalypse and 9 hours of gameplay, there is no such thing as a build.”
- “The gameplay consists of jet-packing as much as you can rather than dodging.”
- “The tower defense mechanic is incredibly barebones and underutilized, to the point where I don't think it even warrants being called a 'gimmick'.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's graphics are generally appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and attention to detail, though some players feel they are somewhat rough and in need of polish. While the art style and color contribute positively to the overall experience, there are calls for significant improvements to elevate the graphics to a higher standard. Overall, the visuals are seen as charming but lacking the refinement expected for a higher price point.
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a beautiful aesthetic, which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail, even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “The movement is quite fluid, the guns hit their marks without any fuss, and the mechanics, companions, and even art style and color of the game gave new life to the roguelite world.”
- “I love the art style, and the actual gameplay is incredibly fun.”
- “Most of all, I wish the graphics were much better.”
- “Looks like temporary graphics put in by coders until the real thing comes along.”
- “I got it for $13, I feel it's fair - which is such a shame because with just some polish in the area of the controls (needs a bit of smoothness), graphics (almost everything needs an overhaul), and general polish here and there - it could easily be worth $30!”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users describing it as "killer" and perfectly suited to the 8-bit style, enhancing the overall experience. It complements the fast-paced gameplay and diverse mechanics, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the sound design, including both music and sound effects, is considered a standout feature.
- “Having played more and paid attention, the music in this game is the best.”
- “The music is killer!”
- “A really fun time with a challenge, good humor, and music that goes hard to make you feel at home.”
- “There are some levels here that I feel you can't get much better with your 8-bit type music.”
- “- chill music”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's story mode features a branching narrative with multiple levels, allowing players to make choices that influence the ending, enhancing replayability. While the main story is engaging, players must complete it in one run due to the lack of save points, which aligns with its roguelite elements. Additionally, the inclusion of a tower defense survival mode adds variety and depth to the overall experience.
- “The main story mode features a variety of levels connected in a branching map (think Star Fox 64).”
- “The different weapons are, of course, cool, and the fact you choose your path for the story and make choices to dictate your ending makes it incredibly fun and enjoyable for replays.”
- “It offers more than I expected - on top of satisfying shooting, there’s tower defense, and a compelling story.”
- “The main story mode features a variety of levels connected in a branching map, but it lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “While the tower defense survival mode is enjoyable, the overall story feels disjointed and uninspired.”
- “The choices you make in the story seem to have little impact on the overall narrative, making replaying feel less rewarding.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely praised, with players enjoying its witty writing and funny banter that elicits genuine laughter. Many reviewers highlight the enjoyable co-op experience, noting that the humor enhances the overall fun and challenge of the game.
- “Love it, fun co-op, great humor, and plays well over even slow connections.”
- “My brother and I had a blast playing through this and getting multiple endings, and the sense of humor got more than a few chuckles from the both of us.”
- “I'm so loving the funny banter and hilarious writing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability due to its engaging tower defense mechanics and diverse biomes, along with multiple campaign paths that encourage players to revisit and explore different strategies.
- “It has a ton of replay value because of the tower defense element.”
- “Fun and replayable game.”
- “Good replayability with multiple biomes and campaign paths.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game can become quite grindy for completionists aiming to unlock everything, those who play more casually may find the grinding manageable and not overly burdensome.
- “The game can get a bit grindy if you're a hardcore completionist, but if you're not, it's not too bad.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging environments, diverse planets, and fresh elements, creating an immersive experience that keeps players captivated and eager to explore alongside others.
- “The perks, interesting items, engaging enemies, fresh atmosphere and environment, different planets to explore, and new characters are a blast to play with. I've been playing non-stop with my partner for the past few days ever since we got this game.”