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Maelstrom

📅 May 1, 2026
Sam Lantinga
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
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About This Game

Maelstrom is a free to play game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Sam Lantinga and released in 2026. Community ratings across Steam average 85.7/100 — a strong reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Action, Arcade, Top-Down Shooter, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

Game Information

Release Date
May 1, 2026
Developer
Sam Lantinga
Publisher
Sam Lantinga
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Controller
Full Support
Price
Free to Play

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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
🐧 Linux
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Storage: 10 MB available space
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Minimum
  • OS: macOS 11
  • Storage: 10 MB available space
Minimum
  • OS: SteamOS 3.6
  • Storage: 10 MB available space