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Starshot Idle

Destroy Aliens, earn Stars, upgrade EVERYTHING. Blast enemies, power up your ship, unlock stronger aliens, and watch your Stars soar.

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Developer
jake o'reilly
Publisher
jake o'reilly
Release
April 29, 2026
95 days ago
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About the Game

Starshot Idle is a simple Retro Space-Themed Shooter Idle that sits on your desktop and runs while you work or game!
Blast through enemies, collect Stars, and power up your Ship until it becomes an unstoppable Alien-melting machine.

Features:

- Pin & Play: keep Starshot Idle floating on your screen while you work and game

- Perfect for a second monitor or background play

- Shoot Aliens to earn Stars

- Upgrade your Ship, Bullets, and Aliens

- Retro space arcade–inspired visuals and gameplay

How to Play:

Start by manually shooting Aliens to earn Stars, then spend them in the Shop to upgrade your Ship and Aliens. As you progress, Aliens level up and evolve into tougher forms with bigger rewards.

Unlock AutoShot to let your ship fire automatically while your upgrades do the work. Aliens appear in different orders and types, keeping progress fresh while your power steadily grows. The further you go, the stronger both you and your enemies become.

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