Starcade FACTIONS Steam metadata

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• Review score94% positive
• Total reviews16
• Release dateJan 9, 2025
• DeveloperStarcade Arcade
• PublisherStarcade Arcade

Genres: Casual, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Starcade ArcadePublisher: Starcade Arcade

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• Fresh Paint - 5 July 2026

  This patch brings cleaner menus, more descript battles, and lots of UI/UX polish to set the foundation for a great launch runway.BATTLE FEEDBACK OVERHAULCombat is now easier to read at a glance.Solid red lines show valid attack targetsDotted red lines show out-of-range targetsWhite lines show movementSniper and Spectre ranges are now visibleHealing, splash damage, and hazards have clearer highlightsBattle Focus better frames attacks, builds, healing, and area effectsADVANTAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTSAdvantage is now shown more clearly throughout combat.Attack values update before advantaged attacksGreen arrows show advantageRed arrows show disadvantageBonus damage receives stronger hit feedbackCounterattack advantage is now displayedSplash damage checks advantage per targetCounterattacks now deal 50% damage, rounded up.MORE IMPACTFUL COMBATShips now react physically when hit, with stronger a…

• Strategic Aggression - 28 February 2026

  In update v0.87 - Strategic Aggression, we’ve focused on making battles more strategic, reactive, and rewarding, while also adding new progression and customization systems outside of combat.⚔️ Combat Changes▪ Counter-Attacks (New Core Mechanic)All offensive ships now counter-attack when targeted. If you strike a ship, it will fire back immediately during that same turn. This adds higher risk and deeper planning to each move.▪ Weapon Triangle SystemWe’ve introduced a new advantage triangle between Bruisers, Fighters, and Splitters.Fighters beat SplittersSplitters beat BruisersBruisers beat FightersAttacking with a type advantage now applies bonus damage.▪ Drone Rework – Hijack MechanicDrones have been reworked. Instead of buffing allies, Drones now hijack enemy ships, flipping them to your side. A powerful tool when timed correctly.▪ Flagship Rework – Defensive Blast Flagships now have…

• Cards & Consequences - 5 April 2025

  Patch 0.83 introduces new features, visual upgrades, and key gameplay improvements based on community feedback. Here’s what’s new: Video Overview with Starry Aerie 🌟 New Gameplay Feature: Action Cards Action Cards are now part of every match! At the start of each turn, you'll receive one Action Card to play instead of moving or building a ship. Cards offer unique strategic advantages, from defensive boosts to offensive plays. Each faction has a distinct set of cards, adding even more depth to your faction choice. ⚡ New Mechanic: Chain Reaction Capturing the enemy Flagship now triggers a Chain Reaction, instantly destroying their entire fleet. This removes the possibility of tie games and raises the stakes for protecting your Flagship. 🎥 Improved Battle Camera Camera angles during Battles have been enhanced to provide a more dynamic, angled view of the action—thanks to feedback from th…

• Cinematic Uplift - 7 February 2025

  Check out the patch notes for Update 0.82 in this video recap below! We've included many aesthetic improvements, as well as bug fixes for nearly everything highlighted to us by players on Steam and Discord. Key additions: Enhanced Board Design Cinematic Bars New Backgrounds Fleet Manipulation Starter Skins Corrupted Sign-In Fix Please keep giving us feedback and leaving reviews! Thanks!

• Thanks for a great start! - 2 February 2025

  😊 Thank You Thank you all for adding our game to your library, downloading and trying it over the past few weeks. We want to give a special shoutout and thanks for those who went the extra mile to leave us a Positive review as well. That really helps boost our game and get more users in to play! 📅 Next Week's Patch We will be releasing our next update next week. It includes all of the bug fixes that we got input from over Discord, Steam, and Taipei Game Show. The gameplay is now going to be more polished than ever. There's some neat little features tucked in as well! One more time, we would like to say thank you for everyone who provided that input. We take it seriously and next week you're going to see proof of that! 💬 Give Us More!! We want and are ready for more feedback! What features do you want? What would make the game more interesting for you? Is there anything that frustrate…

• Early Access Release Coming January 9th - 24 December 2024

  Early Access Release Jan 9th After 2 years of development, we are releasing Starcade FACTIONS as Early Access on January 9th. We've taken the game through a Playtest, launched the Demo at Steam NEXT Fest, debuted at GSTAR Korea, and now we're ready to take it to the next phase with a wider audience by releasing in Early Access. Taipei Game Show Starcade FACTIONS will be shown live at Taipei Game Show. Since Starcade Arcade has a strong history with Taiwan's gaming scene through our partnership with HTC on the VR game Space Slurpies, we decided that Taipei Game Show was the perfect timing to release the game as Early Access. Early Access Replaces Demo Starcade FACTIONS is and will always be a Free-to-Play game, so we are removing the Demo from the store. Interested users should just download the full game and enjoy the experience. All updated content will be apart of the Early Access rel…

• Solo Dev plays new space CCG / Strategy game! - 15 October 2024

  Join the live stream of the solo developer behind four VR titles as I unveil my latest creation: Starcade FACTIONS, a mobile and PC space strategy game! After two years of development since pivoting from VR, I'm excited to showcase it at Steam NEXT Fest. Starcade FACTIONS is a turn-based strategy game where space commanders battle ships in short, action-packed games that last about 5 minutes. With 10 different types of ships, including Fighters, Medics, and Builders, the game offers layers of strategy while keeping basic actions simple to learn. Each turn, you can move your ships, target enemies, or capture the opposing Flagship to win the game. Tune in for an exciting session where I'll discuss the game, its strategies, and the journey of creating a multiplayer mobile game as a solo dev. Don't miss it!

• Exclusive Preview: Space Strategy Game from Solo Dev! - 30 June 2024

  Get ready for an epic live stream event with the solo developer behind four VR titles! After two years of dedicated development, I'm thrilled to present my latest creation—a groundbreaking mobile and PC space strategy game—at Steam NEXT Fest. Join me for an exciting live stream where I'll dive deep into the game, explore the strategies, and share the journey of crafting a multiplayer mobile game as a solo dev. Don't miss out on the fun, insights, and a chance to see the game in action firsthand!

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