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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Vista, 7, 8, 10 Processeur : 2+ GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 25 MB d'espace disque disponible

Star of Providence

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 7, 2017
sample: 434 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 3,345 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
13,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Bullet‑hell chaos defines Star of Providence, with 158 positive mentions out of 169 for its gameplay. The title holds a 96 % positive rating from 434 post‑release reviews, yet a small cluster of bugs and UI quirks keep it from perfection.

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« je suis un vaisseau je fais piou piou je vais vite »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« Excellent roguelite bullet-hell, beaucoup de bonnes idées »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« The game is like if cocaine was on crack, 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« the paradigm of roguelites. and of bullethell as well. this game will give you exactly what you give it »
👍 anonymous review · 103 h played
« incroyable donc merci videogamedunkey de m'avoir fait découvrir cette dinguerie!! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Vraiment génial. Binding of isaac meets nuclear throne. Toujours nerveux et intéressant. Rare. Et en plus il est sorti sur Switch aussi. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Graphiquement c'est vraiment trop dégueulasse. Pixel Art GENERIQUE au possible, qui donne envie de vomir. C'est comme Nuclear Throne, mais en beaucoup moins bon. En plus c'est très cher. Devrait couter 0.99$ tout au plus. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Many things in this game are not intuitive. You have to die over and over just to figure out how the mechanics work, making it a frustrating experience from a design aspect. Meta progression is pretty disappointing too. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Incredibly boring. So boring I can't even be bothered to refund it. Only played about an hour and had zero fun. Fairly easy, but ultimately pointless with no particular reward loop to compel me to keep playing. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I mean its great and all, but the pace of upgrades is so slow it feels like its a waste of my time to continue after being hit once. Great game for a certain kind of person, but not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« You like binding of isaac, you'll love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

In players' words

« je suis un vaisseau je fais piou piou je vais vite »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« Graphiquement c'est vraiment trop dégueulasse. Pixel Art GENERIQUE au possible, qui donne envie de vomir. C'est comme Nuclear Throne, mais en beaucoup moins bon. En plus c'est très cher. Devrait couter 0.99$ tout au plus. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Excellent roguelite bullet-hell, beaucoup de bonnes idées »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Many things in this game are not intuitive. You have to die over and over just to figure out how the mechanics work, making it a frustrating experience from a design aspect. Meta progression is pretty disappointing too. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« The game is like if cocaine was on crack, 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Incredibly boring. So boring I can't even be bothered to refund it. Only played about an hour and had zero fun. Fairly easy, but ultimately pointless with no particular reward loop to compel me to keep playing. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« the paradigm of roguelites. and of bullethell as well. this game will give you exactly what you give it »
👍 anonymous review · 103 h played
« I mean its great and all, but the pace of upgrades is so slow it feels like its a waste of my time to continue after being hit once. Great game for a certain kind of person, but not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« incroyable donc merci videogamedunkey de m'avoir fait découvrir cette dinguerie!! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« You like binding of isaac, you'll love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Vraiment génial. Binding of isaac meets nuclear throne. Toujours nerveux et intéressant. Rare. Et en plus il est sorti sur Switch aussi. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=169
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=39
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=34
Audio / music
93 % pos · n=30
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=11
Value for money
91 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=10
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16915829
Content / longevity393216
Graphics / art343301
Audio / music302802
Story / writing111001
Value for money111010
Interface / UX10505
Performance3300
Stability / bugs3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 6 h.

<2h
79 % (n=28)
2-10h
96 % (n=123)
10-25h
98 % (n=103)
>25h
98 % (n=180)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 96% positive96OctNov 2025 : 98% positive98NovDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 98% positive98JanFeb 2026 : 97% positive97FebMar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 158 positive mentions out of 169
  • Graphics receive near‑universal approval: 33 positive mentions out of 34
  • Audio, especially the soundtrack, is lauded: 28 positive mentions out of 30
  • Price is seen as fair: 10 positive mentions out of 11
  • Performance runs smoothly in sampled feedback: 3 positive mentions out of 3

Weaknesses

  • Bugs attract unanimous criticism: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • User interface divides opinion: 5 negative mentions out of 10
  • Content depth draws some dissent: 6 negative mentions out of 39
  • Story receives a lone negative note: 1 negative mention out of 11

Who is it for?

Players who thrive on intense bullet‑hell action, enjoy roguelike/roguelite loops, and appreciate indie titles with strong audiovisual design will find this game compelling. Those sensitive to UI friction or occasional bugs may want to temper expectations.

Is Star of Providence worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 3,345 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 13,99€.

Verdict

Star of Providence delivers an exhilarating, well‑crafted experience that resonates strongly with its core audience. While the overwhelming majority of feedback is positive, the presence of bugs and a split UI experience suggests a modest polish gap. Overall, the strengths far outweigh the drawbacks, making it a solid pick for fans of challenging indie action.

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Star of Providence: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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