Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a Casual, RPG, Strategy game from Kerberos Productions with a 83% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Kerberos Productions
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 83% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Pentium 1.6 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB DX compatible card
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 1.4 GB HD space
Sound: Any Windows compatible sound device
Additional: Controller support: 2-button mouse, keyboard and speakers - Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7
Processor: Intel Pentium 2 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB DX compatible card
Hard Drive: 1.4 GB HD space
Sound: Any Windows compatible sound device
Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Additional: Controller support: 2-button mouse, keyboard and speakers
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.8 Mountain Lion
Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card
Hard Drive: 1.4 GB HD space
Sound: Any Mac compatible sound device, stereo speakers or head phones
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12, Fedora 20, etc
Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card
Hard Drive: 1.4 GB HD space
Sound: Any Linux compatible sound device, stereo speakers or head phones
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Sword of the Stars: The Pit is worth a closer look if you want management, exploration, replayable, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want psychological horror, strong atmosphere, cyberpunk, and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
Steam review snapshots
ITS MORE THAN WORTH IT.[/quote] [i]More info below….[/i] [h1]THE LOWDOWN:[/h1] Sword of the Stars – The Pit: Osmium Edition (TPOE) is a…These are revealed through exploration, gadgets or accessing security systems.Requires resource and inventory management.[u]GAMEPLAY[/u] Players navigate by moving from tile to tile, one turn at a time.Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, rpg filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.