Maelstrom (2026)

Developer: Sam Lantinga
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Free To Play
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Piloting through a chaotic asteroid field while dodging enemy fire and fending off a sudden betrayal from a teammate creates a tense, chaotic, and high-stakes space dogfight.

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What players say

Players call it a faithful port of a 1990s Macintosh Asteroids-like, with the same wacky bonuses and sounds. The novelty wears off quickly, but for former fans it is pure nostalgia. Multiplayer supports up to three people via local or Steam Remote Play.

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