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The shareware legend DemonStar comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay.
Released 11 Dec 2023
merge both co-op ships into one and control it with one mouse for double firepower.
wait for a single cannon pickup to cycle colors, then grab it right when it turns red for stronger shots.
fight bosses that talk back with their own dialogue mid-battle.
The shareware legend DemonStar comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997, DemonStar has earned the Computer Gaming World's "Shareware Game of the Year 1999" award..
Developed by Scott Host · Published by Scott Host








DemonStar has about 243 positive and 15 negative player reviews out of a total 258. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
After many long years, Scott Host, the creator of Galactix and Raptor Call of the Shadows, has remastered his shareware legend DemonStar - and now it comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997 and later earning the COMPUTER GAMING WORLD's "Shareware Game of the Year 1999" award, DemonStar was and still is considered by fans as one of the best 2D space shooters on PC.
- New game modes include Legacy Mode and Enhanced Mode
- 60 or 120fps
- Original Soundtrack by Bobby Prince
- New Soundtrack by Pfeffermouse
- Graphic improvements
- Tate/vertical mode for vertical monitors
DemonStar is the most thrilling vertical scrolling shooter on the market! DemonStar takes shooters to the extreme with controller support, 3D rendered graphics, explosive sound effects and a brilliant soundtrack. To destroy each boss, you will have to search for many weapons such as lasers, homing missiles and many more. As you pilot your spaceship through each of the 18 progressive levels, you can build up an arsenal worthy of a match against the XIDUS empire.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |