Vortica overview

Overview

Vortica comes from Vortical Studios and is published by Caketown Interactive. It arrived on Steam on May 25, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Custom Volume Controls. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Vortica's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 9 October 2026 - 12:49:46 UTC, with a tracked peak near 86. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 83% positive across 94 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Vortica is available in 1 languages including:

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

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Vortica has sold up to 2,877 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $29,829. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Vortica overview details

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

Steam Store description

Vortica is a 2D twin-stick shooter roguelite where you brave hostile territories, rescue stranded civilians, and neutralize deadly alien threats across the solar system. Scavenge for resources, craft weapons and items and carefully select your loadouts to overcome each unique mission. Endless hordes of different enemies, each requiring different strategies to overcome stands in your way. Dispose of wave after wave using everything from rusty automatic rifles to high powered plasma guns, or deploy automated sentry turrets to assist you. Massive bosses are also waiting for you across the solar system, you’ll need to combine cunning and force to overcome them. As soon as your mission is completed, you need to haul ass. Get in your Vortal before it’s too late! Find utility items like jumping boots, traps, and improvised explosives, or craft them yourself in your homebase. With over 100 items available, you can repel enemies, grow resources or light your way through dark powerless stations. There's a tool for everything! Unlock increasingly advanced gear and expand your carrying capacity as you progress. Before long, the creatures that looked unbeatable will be the ones fighting for their lives. Finding new characters also unlocks more options in your home base, such as better crafting or new objectives. Choose your own path and explore the solar system using Vortal technology to transport to a variety of locations. Rescue stranded civilians, eliminate deadly alien threats, and collect resources in roguelike raids. Every run is different , some stations are plunged into d…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Vortica is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Custom Volume Controls, and is associated with Action, Indie, RPG, and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 9 October 2026 - 12:49:46 UTC, a tracked peak of 86, and 83% positive reviews.

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