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BroodStar
David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston · released Jun 15, 2022 · Early Access from Sep 30, 2020 · demo · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Released Jun 15, 2022 · Early Access from Sep 30, 2020 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 93% positive of 82 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 430 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $10.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 1.2k – 7.4k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $14k – $49k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 82 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 16–90 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Perma Death | 1 in 44 games |
| Top-Down Shooter | 1 in 32 games |
| Shoot 'Em Up | 1 in 30 games |
| Score Attack | 1 in 26 games |
| Bullet Hell | 1 in 23 games |
| Space | 1 in 20 games |
| Roguelite | 1 in 12 games |
| Roguelike | 1 in 12 games |
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