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Asterisk is a retro-modern space shooter for Steam Deck. Upgrade your ship, unlock weapons, powers, and sponsor perks as you dodge and demolish rocks. Choose your path—speed runs, precise multipliers, risky dodges, or flashy showmanship—while chasing local and global high scores. Roguelike elements meet arcade action.

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Asterisk

Strap in for a fast-paced, space-rock shooter that blends classic arcade vibes with modern roguelike progression. Asterisk drops you into a relentless orbit where asteroid fields never stop and every run pushes your reflexes to the limit. It’s a retro-modern duel between precision and spectacle, designed with the Steam Deck in mind and built to reward both quick bursts and long sequences of flawless play.

Designed to feel immediate and accessible, the game weaves deep progression into arcade action. As you blast through wave after wave of rocks, you unlock new weapons, powers, and achievements. Each run lets you tailor your loadout, upgrade your ship, and pick sponsors that align with your preferred style of play. The fusion of old-school physics with contemporary upgrades creates a loop that invites experimentation and mastery.

Chart your path through the belt by choosing among distinct playstyles. Will you rush to clear levels to win favor with corporate mining interests, chase the highest accuracy to maximize your score multiplier, or thread between asteroids with the grace of a Tai Chi master? If you’re daring enough, you can become a showman who turns near misses and explosive chain reactions into a crowd-pleasing spectacle set to a pounding beat.

Ads are part of the show, fueling the spectacle and the challenge as sponsors watch your every move. The sponsorship system lets you shape upgrades and tactics, encouraging a balance between performance and spectacle. You were born for this moment, and every run is a chance to tailor your approach while entertaining the audience and challenging yourself.

At its core, Asterisk is a retro-inspired space rock shooter with roguelike elements. Navigate dense asteroid fields, demolish rocks, and unleash chained explosions to rack up combos and rewards. The roguelike thread adds new layouts, unlocks, and strategic choices across runs, ensuring no two plays feel exactly the same while looping you back for more.

Compete for high scores among friends and chase world-wide records as you climb the leaderboards. Your performance—speed, accuracy, risk, and multiplier—drives your final score, pushing you to refine routes, improve reflexes, and time shots with precision. With a steady rhythm, a dynamic soundtrack, and a design focused on replayability, Asterisk challenges you to master the moment and rise through the ranks.