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Starr Mazer: DSP

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

What works

  • Challenging and skill-based gameplay
  • Unique pilot and squad progression system
  • Retro pixel art and energetic soundtrack
  • Variety of ships, weapons, and pilots
  • Strong community support for developers

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of save feature frustrates some players
  • Early access with limited content
  • Steep difficulty curve
  • Some ui and control quirks
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Death Skid Marks

  • Shortest Trip to Earth

  • Starless Abyss

  • Stirring Abyss

  • Halfway

  • Nonentity Galaxy

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Starr Mazer: DSP but with less leadership over others

  • DRAINUS

  • Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

  • Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • ScourgeBringer

  • Panzer Paladin

More social

Games that feels like Starr Mazer: DSP but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Enemy Mind

  • CRYPTARK

  • SENTRY

  • Pixel Privateers

  • Catacomb Kids

  • Dungreed

More relaxing

Games that feels like Starr Mazer: DSP but with a more relaxing feel

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Templar Battleforce

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

  • Dark Deity 2

  • Escape The Mad Empire

  • Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense

Choose your own criteria ->

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Starr Mazer: DSP: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026