Derelict Star review
Derelict Star, a momentum-based 2D platformer from developer gate and publisher Luminous Tree Games, launched on April 3, 2026 for $10 on Steam. PC Gamer’s review praises the game’s exceptional gamefeel and engaging design despite its humble visual presentation—simple enough in appearance to suggest a Commodore 64-era aesthetic, yet captivating enough to command dozens of hours of dedicated play.
The reviewer describes spending two weeks in what they characterize as “blissful agony,” repeatedly returning to the game despite encountering challenging obstacles that required hours to overcome. This describes a classic platformer experience where difficulty is paired with compelling mechanics and satisfying momentum-based gameplay. The game runs well on modest hardware, having been tested on an RTX 3060 laptop with a Ryzen 5 5600H processor and 16GB RAM. Notably, the game has earned Steam Deck Verified status, making it accessible to handheld PC gamers as well.