Pulstar is a Action game from Concave Studio, Colorful Media with a 53% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Concave Studio, Colorful Media
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Steam
- Review signal
- 53% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista or higher
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.7ghz, or AMD equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4600 or higher
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 300 MB available space
Additional Notes: Controller recommended - Recommended
- OS *: Windows vista or higher
Processor: Intel I3 or ADM equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 450 or Radeon 4770 or higher
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 300 MB available space
Additional Notes: Controller recommended
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.6 or later
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.7ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4600 or higher
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: 10.6 or later
Processor: Intel i3 or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 450 or Radeon 4770 or higher
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 300 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.7ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4600 or higher
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Processor: Intel i3 or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 450 or Radeon 4770 or higher
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 300 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Pulstar is worth a closer look if you want controller friendly, great with friends, replayable, and nautical.
Best for players who want nautical, cyberpunk, controller friendly, and great with friends.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
Steam review snapshots
The game has a very benefical concept of easy to learn, but hard to master, which I really liked.Beautiful little twin-stick shooter, Smooth neon graphics, Working highscore and multiplayer mode, Around 2hours of fun, extreme skillcap A great little arcade…Want a co-op online gamemode for this 😉Simple power-up and bonus system and the online ranking and personal best tracking encourages replayability.Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.