Star Overdrive

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A HIGH-SPEED ODYSSEY ACROSS THE STARS Set off on a high-speed Hoverboard adventure in Star Overdrive , where thrilling action collides with the mysteries of a distant alien world. After intercepting a cryptic distress signal, you, the protagonist Bios , find yourself stranded on an enigmatic planet called Cebete .

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Developer:
Caracal Games
Publisher:
Dear Villagers
Engine:
Unreal Engine 5
Release date:
19 June 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (124)

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Description

A HIGH-SPEED ODYSSEY ACROSS THE STARS

Set off on a high-speed Hoverboard adventure in Star Overdrive, where thrilling action collides with the mysteries of a distant alien world.

After intercepting a cryptic distress signal, you, the protagonist Bios, find yourself stranded on an enigmatic planet called Cebete. Armed with your versatile Keytar and advanced Hoverboard, you'll navigate diverse biomes, confront challenges, evolve your hidden powers, and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of your beloved Nous.

DYNAMIC HOVERBOARD EXPLORATION

Speed through vast worlds, pull off epic tricks, and use momentum to reach new places. Chain high-flying tricks and boost into battle with seamless, stylish movement.

PLAY YOUR WAY 

Adapt, experiment, and combine powers with the environment to outsmart enemies, navigate the alien world, and shape your fighting style.

INNOVATIVE KEYTAR COMBAT & PUZZLES

Bend the environment to your will by combining abilities, unlocking skills as you clear ruins. Battle or explore at your pace, using powers to outsmart enemies.

A WORLD FULL OF SECRETS

Explore three distinct biomes, each with unique landscapes, creatures, and hidden challenges. No two rides feel the same.

EVOLVE YOUR POWERS & ABILITIES

Alter gravity’s effects, unleash kinetic energy, and combine abilities to defeat enemies.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR RIDE

Personalize your Hoverboard with vibrant colors and design upgrades, tailoring both appearance and experience to your playstyle.

UPGRADE HOVERBOARD PERFORMANCE

Gather resources to boost your Hoverboard’s speed, gravity, control, and more, pushing your skills to the limit in races, intense rides, and daring stunts.

Race across breathtaking landscapes and uncover the truth behind your lover’s disappearance in this shattered world.

From the whispering dunes to the gravity bending ruins, every biome is a challenge, demanding speed, precision, and creative thinking.

Your journey is yours to shape!

Will you harness your abilities to defy physics, outmaneuver threats, or unlock the lost knowledge buried beneath the land?

A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO THE GENRE

Developed by a passionate indie team of 10, Star Overdrive combines the thrill of high-speed traversal with immersive storytelling, offering a fresh take on the action-adventure genre.

Prepare to dive into a world where music, momentum, and mystery intertwine.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-3400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
22 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Graphic Preset: Low / Resolution: 720p / Target FPS: 30

recommended*

OS:
Windows 11 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
22 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Graphic Preset: High / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 60 / SSD Recommended

User reviews

Grayhem
Recommended | 11 Jul 2025
37.2h played

I just finished the campaign and I've got to say this is probably one of the best games I have ever played. I was never really a huge BOTW fan mostly because having to cross a large open empty world on foot or by horse.

Helpful: 13
Tak!
Recommended | 28 Dec 2025
35.0h played

Star Overdrive is an underrated gem from a tiny indie team who remembered that video games are allowed to Be Fun. Imagine Breath of the Wild was set on an extrasolar planet, the master sword was a keytar, and you

Helpful: 13
Beav4r
Not recommended | 21 Mar 2026
13.3h played

I'll start with something positive: The game looks nice, and the hoverboard feels great to control, it's fun to ramp off the hills and get a huge boost. To be honest, the idea of Breath Of The Wild with a hoverboard is

Helpful: 12
sad.riparian
Recommended | 17 Sept 2025
393h played

This might sound crazy, but this might be my GOTY. I can't understand how such a game could be talked about so little. First, the controls are amazing, I find myself jumping in just to wander around the map with the

Helpful: 10
ZoyBot
Recommended | 18 Jan 2026
22.7h played

In an industry with so many open world games it's hard to stand out, especially as an indie game. Star Overdrive is probably the most unique one I have ever played. The hoverboard traversal and the musical theming is so

Helpful: 10
Abopo280
Recommended | 22 Dec 2025
10.4h played

An extremely solid, BOTW-like open world game with a lot of heart and style. I haven't played another open world game where just getting around is one of the most fun parts of the game. The hoverboarding mechanics are

Helpful: 10