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Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

2019ActionStrategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 81Windows · macOSby Blue Manchu
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Frequently asked about Void Bastards

Does Void Bastards run on Steam Deck?
Void Bastards is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Void Bastards cost?
Void Bastards is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Void Bastards?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Void Bastards are Wild Bastards, Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition, Immortal Redneck.
Who developed Void Bastards?
Void Bastards was developed by Blue Manchu.

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