BroodStar is a Action, Adventure game from David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- David Schmidthoffer, Mae Livingston
- Release year
- 2022
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $10.99
- Review signal
- 95% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6550
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 510
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 700 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-3220
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: Intel UHD 605 or equivalent
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 700 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
BroodStar is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, nautical, replayable, and pixel art.
Best for players who want nautical, pixel art, strong atmosphere, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
The game features a dodge roll mechanic similar to Dark Souls, but it's flavored as using Fuel (as opposed to stamina) to…The sheer variety of builds you can create, permanent upgrades to unlock, and secrets to discover makes it a must-buy.I'm always searching for those rare gems that have near-infinite replayability, and this game has it.Pixel art is by far my favourite medium and this sports some fantastic pixel art.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.