Kestrel overview

Overview

Kestrel comes from Nectarware and is published by Nectarware. It arrived on Steam on Jun 17, 2021, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Kestrel's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 4 October 2026 - 19:39:11 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 100% positive across 5 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Kestrel is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Kestrel has sold up to 150 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $900. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Kestrel overview details

Kestrel combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

NOW WITH DARK MODE OPTION! As Kestrel, you will travel through different worlds in an attempt to reach the highest order of the cosmos. You will fend off the many entities trying to stop you. Collect the rhombic shards spread across the different worlds to purchase upgrades and equip more powerful weapons. In a departure from the typical shoot'em up, Kestrel does not force the auto-scroll mechanic that is present in the majority of the genre. Patience and strategy win out over speed and brute force. With over 50 upgrades and infinite lives, Kestrel puts you in a position for success. A top down shoot'em up with bullet hell and RPG elements, Kestrel attempts to scratch an itch that you might know you have. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat. Controls Xbox Controller recommended Move – Left Joystick or DPad Fire Shot – A button Pause – Menu Button Toggle Dark Mode – View Button Keyboard And Mouse Move – WASD Keys Fire Shot – Left Click or Enter Pause – Escape Button Toggle Dark Mode - Tab

SteamPulse editorial summary

Kestrel is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Adventure, Indie, and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 4 October 2026 - 19:39:11 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 100% positive reviews.

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