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Maelstrom
Sam Lantinga · released May 1, 2026 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Sam Lantinga
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Released May 1, 2026 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Positive · 100% positive of 15 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 7, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of May 1, 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Week of May 8, 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of May 22, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jul 17, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 4, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Oct 16, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Local Co-Op | 1 in 39 games |
| Top-Down Shooter | 1 in 32 games |
| Space | 1 in 20 games |
| Co-op | 1 in 15 games |
| PvP | 1 in 13 games |
| Free to Play | 1 in 12 games |
| PvE | 1 in 11 games |
| Retro | 1 in 10 games |
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