Star Overdrive
Developer Caracal Games
Star Overdrive is a high-speed action adventure set in an open world. Race across an alien planet on your Hoverboard, mastering tricks, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and using your powers to overcome challenges and shape your destiny! From the Steam store page
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60 of 68 · most liked firstSomething kinda different up on the channel. A classic game review! I was approached to discuss an indie game, Star Overdrive, and while normally I never do this...it's actually very good. Check it out! art by @kevinfagaragan.bsky.social edited by @kanesthename.bsky.social youtu.be/94P8et-kijE
unlabelledView post →New game! The folks at @dearvillagers.com and @caracalgames.bsky.social gave me a code to Star Overdrive so I'm streaming it today to try it out and show everyone! www.twitch.tv/squidsena
unlabelledView post →It is a BIG DAY for Indie Games TM: OUT NOW: Blue Prince Promise Mascot Agency Star Overdrive Locomoto Tiny Garden If you have an indie game out this week, put it below!
unlabelledView post →I’ve been working with @caracalgames.bsky.social since September 2020, back when Star Overdrive was just a demo and a dream. Even after all this time, playtesting this game NEVER gets old 🎮❤️🔥
unlabelledView post →Tried the Star Overdrive demo Open world indie game that’s switch console exclusive Breath of the Wild inspired - but you have a cool hoverboard Very nice
unlabelledView post →Nintendo is the funniest game company ever, I love them, my highlights today: Gradius DQ I-II HD File Sharing Pokemon Z-A Star Overdrive Nintendo Today SaGa Frontier 2 Monument Valley Shadow Labrynth Raidou Remastered Marvel Cosmic Invasion Metroid Prime 4: Beyond The Eternal Life of Goldman
unlabelledView post →High-speed action-adventure game Star Overdrive is coming to the Switch on April 10. (YouTube trailer)
unlabelledView post →So far, it's gotta be Star Overdrive. It took queues from games such as Breath of the Wild and SSX and mixed it with an otherworldly style similar to Treasure Planet and ended up with one heck of an open world adventure game
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive Review #indiegame #videogamereview #staroverdrive www.nettosgameroom.com/2025/06/star...
unlabelledView post →Four most anticipated games of the year (as of right now). Got quite a few more besides these I'm looking forward to (like Star Overdrive) but yeah, these four are definitely at the top right now.
unlabelledView post →We made an appearance in today’s Nintendo Direct! We’re super grateful to Nintendo for all the love and support! They’ve featured our game in so many of their events. 😮 🔥 Watch the brand-new trailer 🎮 Play the demo 📅 Launching April 10 #StarOverdrive #NintendoDirect youtu.be/XdkyXq4L0sw?...
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive Demo (by @caracalgames.bsky.social) is up! Initial impression have me very excited. It feels like Breath of the Wild in the Xenoblade universe with jetpack and megafast hoverboard abilities. Performance feels solid. Quite ambitious for an indie game! [screens taken in handheld mode]
unlabelledView post →My ★★★★ review of Star Overdrive (2025) on @backloggd.com: bckl.gg/mGx7
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive, even with some of its quirks, is still a pretty fun game once you get more abilities and upgrades. That hoverboard makes this game so fun🔥 This is the Nintendo Switch version but will come to the other consoles + PC next month. #NintendoSwitch #BlackSkyGamers
unlabelledView post →This week was STACKED with excellent game releases. Some may of passed you by in the crowd like Star Overdrive, an excellent, open world adventure set on an alien world! Check out our review and go grab it on Nintendo Switch right now! @staroverdrive.com
unlabelledView post →Here is my latest review! Star Overdrive from @caracalgames.bsky.social / @staroverdrive.com / @dearvillagers.com I am really excited that I got the chance to review the game and thanks to the team for this opportunity. Check it out if you want a mix of many games! chipznstix.com/2025/04/09/s...
unlabelledView post →Ever wondered what happens when the devs play their own game? 👾 The Caracal team dives into the Star Overdrive demo, spills secrets, and drops dev wisdom 💬 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/9vwz6y-zC1A?... These folks are insanely talented and now you’ll see why. #StarOverdrive #DevPlaythrough #IndieDev
unlabelledView post →Sci-fi adventure hoverboarding game Star Overdrive is coming to the Switch on April 10. (Read more: Gematsu)
unlabelledView post →@kloonair.bsky.social reviewed Star Overdrive, a game that wants to be Breath of the Wild in many ways but comes off as a shallow imitator that doesn't have enough fun moments to make it standout in this section of games. www.gamesandwich.com/reviews/star...
unlabelledView post →REVIEW: Star Overdrive "Star Overdrive rides with so much damn heart and style that it’s hard not to appreciate its charm." @staroverdrive.com @caracalgames.bsky.social checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
unlabelledView post →EVERY SINGLE GAME in the indie sizzle reel (High on Life, Star Overdrive, The Wandering Village, King of Meat, Lou's Lagoon, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time) is also on steam!
unlabelledView post →2/3 -Eternal Life of Goldman -Gradius Origins + Salamander 3 -Rift of the NecroDancer -Tamagotchi Plaza -New look at Pokémon Z-A -Rhythm Heaven Groove -Virtual Game Cards -High on Life -Star Overdrive -The Wandering Village -King of Meat -Lou's Lagoon -Fantasy Life i -Saga Frontier 2 Remaster
unlabelledView post →I've tried a few! Date Everything! (Last week lol) Star Overdrive (open world hoverboarding game. Visually reminds me of HiFi Rush) Absolum (cool art fantasy beat 'em up) Mina the Hollower I still want to try Dispatch (superhero emt dispatcher game) MotionRec And probably a few more 😁
unlabelledView post →For the first time in... *6* months, I'll be doing a livestream on Twitch later today! (About 2 hours from this post) I'll be playing a demo of the game "Star Overdrive", an open-area RPG with hoverboard surfing 🏄 Tune in if you can, and say hi! www.twitch.tv/silvertommedia #YearOfTheHoverboard
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive (Switch) - 5/18/25 Really fun indie game with heavy inspiration from Zelda BOTW in places. Ask yourself...do you like the openness of BOTW, but also wanna ride around and do tricks on a hoverboard with 80s rock music? There ya go! Beware, it has a few random bugs though.
unlabelledView post →New Test Drive episode all about the Switch exclusive, open world action game, Star Overdrive. Really liked this one because I start off ready to complain about it's flaws but he reminded of everything it does right live in the recording. Give it a watch, will ya!
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive [Switch - 73] www.metacritic.com/game/star-ov... "Star Overdrive rides with so much damn heart and style that it’s hard not to appreciate its charm." - Checkpoint Gaming's Anna Monti
unlabelledView post →I'm John from Caracal Games, and The Gamer interviewed me during Montreal MegaMigs. Check it out and learn about our upcoming game, Star Overdrive. I'll be posting game content and other insider stuff here! 😉 gamer.com/video/star-overdrive-interviewing-john-henley-caracal-games-migs-2024/
unlabelledView post →First time in my life I rented a game from my local library. Gonna give it a shot. I only have it for a few weeks, so I gotta make my time with Star Overdrive count.
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive presents itself as a promising indie adventure thanks to its unique hoverboard navigation. When the game focuses on speed, momentum, and free exploration, it shines.But the addition of a weak combat system, soulless puzzles, and a sluggish progression system weighs down the experience
unlabelledView post →I just finished 'Star Overdrive'. We all need to love ourselves like this game loves its hoverboard. It is the best game about a hoverboard. Your hoverboard is not only your main transport across the open world but also your sprint and double jump. It can even combine with your sword.
unlabelledView post →im trying some of the demos that are still up from steamfest! I played Star Overdrive last night, which was good but it did not quite grab me as I thought it would (despite the game screaming that it was made for me and my tastes bwhaha)
unlabelledView post →Choose 20 games you haven't played but want to. One game a day for 20 days, in no order. No explanation, no review, just a cover. Day 16: Star Overdrive
unlabelledView post →A simple ball game is exactly what it is. I like Ball Games. So its good. NODE is cool. Love little robots. A very different and chill platformer. Cool idea and will prob play this one! Star Overdrive was... Genre confused and uh. really liked tooltips? Aeromachina was my favorite one by far.
unlabelledView post →Thanks for coming to see demos! We played: A Simple Ball Game NODE Star Overdrive AEROMACHINA
unlabelledView post →Surprise! We're live with an unboxing and the first couple if hours of Star Overdrive a high speed action adventure game that uses hoverboards for navigation Come along for the fun twitch.tv/geekyn8
unlabelledView post →Mine is not telling me your indie or AA game is coming to retail and digital the same day. I just assume physical comes later for smaller games these days, but Star Overdrive has physical copies.
unlabelledView post →*Sees Airboarding* I am NOT familiar with this one! *Heads on over to the website via the link & reads up on the game "Star Overdrive"* Interesting! Definitely wanna check out a demo!
unlabelledView post →Following its successful Nintendo Switch debut, fast-paced, open-world action game Star Overdrive is launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC this summer. bit.ly/4jfoEZM
unlabelledView post →#Gamingnews Star Overdrive is coming to #PC, #PlayStation5 & #Xbox Series S|X on June 19! This high-speed action open-world game by Caracal Games & Dear Villagers features hoverboard racing, physics-driven gameplay & epic battles. #indiegame youtu.be/YyhQg52FtFw
unlabelledView post →If you're thinking about Star Overdrive, no that's an indie game.
unlabelledView post →Hey @hatok.bsky.social there's this Switch game called Star Overdrive I think you should try. The full game isn't out until April 10th, but there is a demo of the game on the Switch. I think you might like it.
unlabelledView post →Do y'all remember the game Star Overdrive that was announced at a Nintendo Switch Direct a little while ago? Well they have a demo out, that we just found out about lol Did any of you play it? Are you looking forward to the full game? #phucaname #staroverdrive #nintendo
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive is a cool looking game where you explore an alien planet on a hoverboard. Its available to pre-order on the #NintendoSwitch eshop right now: www.gamesreviews.com/articles/02/...
unlabelledView post →The Deluxe Edition includes the full game, exclusive hoverboard skins, the original soundtrack, and the official Manga Star Overdrive! Available for pre-order too🪐
unlabelledView post →Hi Mark! We're the dev team working on Star Overdrive, which is coming out as a Switch-timed exclusive. Fingers crossed, you'll be making a guide about our game in 2025 :) Have a great Friday!
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive this game is just boring. With spongy enemies and no real direction on what dungeons you can enter that you have the correct powers for or not. The constant need to craft to change your board for each region and quest was annoying. I don’t want to craft anymore.
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unlabelledView post →25. Star Overdrive (Demo) I want to like it but I can’t. Game looks beautiful, the story and setting seem intersting, but there’s really nothing to do other than run around aimlessly doing puzzles and fights with very clunky feeling controls.
unlabelledView post →35. Star Overdrive by @caracalgames.bsky.social and @silverliningint.bsky.social. An ambitious open-world adventure like Zelda BOTW but with a hoverboard, aliens, and audio logs. Environments could have been much more varied; the mine-shrines were really fun though. The game dreams, if anything!
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive Review #Xbox #XboxSeriesX www.thexboxhub.com/star-overdri...
unlabelledView post →Another qualified #SteamNextFest Recommendation for #StarOverdrive. It's got incredible art direction and some really hype gameplay moments, especially around the sand boarding sections. Its melee combat is pretty bad though. That's a relatively small part of the game, but enough to be disruptive to me, maybe you have a different tolerance. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055590/Star_Overdrive/ #VideoGames #Gaming #Snowboarding
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive Demo (PC; 2025) Hoverboard exploration game. Gives me Breath of the Wild Vibes. Got stuck on one of the "shrines" but still feels like a solid indie take
unlabelledView post →I know there’s a lot happening in the game space today, but I just finished the demo for Star Overdrive, and it was really fun! Not quite the genre I was expecting, but I would highly recommend checking it out
unlabelledView post →Star Overdrive apparently had a demo drop on June 2nd: store.steampowered.com/app/3728950/... I used to follow this game's development on Twitter/X before leaving that place. The game has a BSky presence, though! @staroverdrive.com bsky.app/profile/star...
unlabelledView post →Might feck around and redownload Star Overdrive again later, idk. All I know is that I redownloaded #DigimonWorld Next 0rder and I plan to play a new game #NintendoSwitchLite #digimon
unlabelledView post →180.) Star Overdrive (Demo) You would think that Breath of the Wild with a hoverboard (I did not know this was anything but hoverboard game going in) would be rad but this just really lacks the sauce for me I died 10 times in a not-shrine from floaty controls 7/10
unlabelledView post →Just started my playthrough of Star Overdrive! Overall, game is really fun! Combat's ok if a little clunky, but I've had a lot more fun exploring while doing sick tricks on the hoverboard and keeping the speed going. I've realized recently how much I miss hoverboards in anything.
unlabelledView post →Game 15: Star Overdrive from @staroverdrive.com and @dearvillagers.com My Score: 7/10 bsky.app/profile/just...
unlabelledView post →🚀 Star Overdrive – A Retro Shmup with Modern Flair Star Overdrive delivers classic arcade vibes with tight gameplay and flashy effects. A short, sweet ride for shmup fans on the go. 🔗 https://www.keengamer.com/articles/reviews/switch-reviews/star-overdrive-review-a-star-is-born/ #StarOverdrive #IndieGame #SwitchGames
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