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STARWHAL

STARWHAL overview

Breakfall | Sep 29, 2014 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC

ActionCasualIndieSportsLocal MultiplayerSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4
  • Units sold (VGI)99,067
  • Revenue (VGI)$858,000
  • Review score89% positive

STARWHAL dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4
  • Units sold (VGI)99,067
  • Revenue (VGI)$858,000
  • Review score89% positive
  • Total reviews707
  • Release dateSep 29, 2014
  • DeveloperBreakfall
  • PublisherBreakfall

Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Sports

Company pages: Developer: BreakfallPublisher: Breakfall

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Game overview

Overview

STARWHAL comes from Breakfall and is published by Breakfall. It arrived on Steam on Sep 29, 2014, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Leaderboards. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

STARWHAL's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC, with a tracked peak near 4. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 89% positive across 707 reviews.

Language and system requirements

STARWHAL is available in 5 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain languages with full audio support

regional rating details listed by Steam when available

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listed2GHz processor1 GB RAMDirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory700 MB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listed2GHz processor1 GB RAMDirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory700 MB available space
macOSMinimumMac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later1.2GHz processor1 GB RAMNot listed650 MB available space
macOSRecommendedMac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later2 GHz processor1 GB RAMNot listed700 MB available space
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 10.04 (and newer)Dual Core Processor2 GB RAMSM2.0 (or later) Graphics Card700 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

STARWHAL has sold up to 99,067 units and has 496 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $858,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

STARWHAL overview details

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

Steam Store description

The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life. Inspired by countless couch-gaming gatherings over the decades, we wanted to bring something competitive, creative, and immediately fun to the table. Our original prototype was conceived and developed in 48 hours with focus entirely on these areas. From that came the phenomenon that is STARWHAL. STARWHAL is a simulation of dreams in an ocean of the mind. Features: 4 player local multiplayer mayhem - 90+ costumes, 25 arenas, and 4 game modes to duke it out with friends or AI players. 32 single player Obstacle and Target challenges with leaderboards, ghost replays, and achievements. Successfully made it through Steam Early Access, shaping the game around the feedback from fans around the world. New radical graphic effects! You can be a space narwhal wrapped in a burrito. What people are saying: "Starwhal is one of the best multiplayer games of the year, chaotic and intensely competitive" -IGN "If Jacques Cousteau were here, he'd sh*t all over the floor." - Wiley Wiggins on STARWHAL "Get a friend. Play this NOW. I'm laughing so hard" - Sean "Day[9]" Plott "This game is awesome" - Achievement Hunter "This large hairless intergalactic aquatic mammal simulator will bring out the 'Ooo!', "Aaa!' and 'So CLOSE!' in everyone" - Ross Kenry O'Donovan (Distinguished Conductor of the…

SteamPulse editorial summary

STARWHAL is listed as a game with $11.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Leaderboards, and is associated with Action, Casual, Indie, and Sports. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC, a tracked peak of 4, and 89% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameSTARWHAL
Steam App ID263020
Typegame
Release dateSep 29, 2014
DeveloperBreakfall
PublisherBreakfall
Price$11.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresAction, Casual, Indie, Sports
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak4
Positive reviews629
Negative reviews78
Total reviews707
Positive percent89%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations496
Average playtime372 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateSep 29, 2014
Official Steam feed update (UTC)21 March 2018 - 19:17:04 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Bronze AgeNo description
This Place Shall Become Your GraveNo description
Die One Thousand DeathsNo description
Gnarly BallsNo description
Gold DiggerNo description
Golden BoyNo description
Petty CashNo description
Platinum GamesNo description
Silver DollarNo description
Silver SurferNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLSupport page
Legal noticeNot available

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/263020
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/263020/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/263020
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for STARWHAL

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for STARWHAL?

STARWHAL's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 14:45:52 UTC, with a tracked peak of 4 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 6 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is STARWHAL growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 1 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for STARWHAL?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (43.4%), Canada (15.7%), Netherlands (7.2%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (36.2%), Canada (12.6%), Netherlands (5.7%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (46.1%), Canada (13%), Netherlands (4.9%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (31.7%), Canada (10.5%), China (6.9%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for STARWHAL?

STARWHAL currently sits at 89% positive across 707 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 629 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does STARWHAL have?

STARWHAL currently has about 5K tracked Steam followers as of 19 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for STARWHAL?

STARWHAL is currently listed at $11.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 496, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

89% positive, 629 positive, 78 negative

Price and discount

$11.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support

Achievements

22

Platform releases
  • Steam 17 February 2014
  • Xbox 9 December 2015
  • PlayStation 24 February 2015

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Best of BreakfallBundle #8531 - 50% off$25.44
STARWHAL Official SoundtrackWelcome to the MASSIVE soundtrack to the breakout indie game hit, STARWHAL! Taste the briny astro mammals as though their blubbery neon hides were wrestling inside your ears.dlc #356970$7.99
STARWHALBuy STARWHAL #34088$11.99STARWHAL Soundtrack EditionBuy STARWHAL #64088$14.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: 2GHz processor Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 700 MB available space Additional Notes: Optional - Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

Recommended requirements

Recommended: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: 2GHz processor Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 700 MB available space Additional Notes: Optional - Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

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