Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War review
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War is a licensed FPS based on Paul Verhoeven’s classic film, developed by Auroch Digital and published by Dotemu and Game Source Entertainment. The game is available on Steam for $20/£15 as a single-player experience.
According to the review, the game struggles to deliver on its combat vision. While the core concept exists, it fails to materialize effectively in practice. A key issue is the weapon balance—spray-and-pray firearms with restrictively small ammunition capacities prove surprisingly effective despite their design constraints, suggesting inadequate enemy difficulty balancing. The game suffers from low enemy density overall, with the iconic warrior bugs failing to swarm with the intensity depicted in the film. Additionally, the various arachnid subspecies rarely work in coordinated tandem to create overwhelming challenges for players.
The game is not optimized for Steam Deck but should function on the platform. It does not support VR or multiplayer modes. The review suggests the game’s execution falls short of capturing the frantic, overwhelming action that defines the source material, with enemy encounters feeling sparse and uncoordinated rather than threatening.