StarVaders is leaving PC behind and heading to phones. The game was confirmed for iOS and Android during The Mobile Premiere 2026, held on 28 October in Bangkok, with a launch window in late Q1 2027, according to Mobi.gg. The mobile announcement itself is classified here as CONFIRMED — Pocket Gamer had already noted the mobile version and its teaser trailer on 30 October — while the exact window remains the forecast reported by Mobi.gg.
In the game, you pilot a mech against an alien invasion in grid-based tactical combat, where every action depends on cards. You can build your deck from hundreds of cards and artifacts, and positioning on the board matters as much as the card you play. One standout feature is the time-rewind mechanic, which lets you undo recent moves when a battle goes wrong — welcome breathing room in a demanding roguelike.
Why the game stood out on PC
StarVaders is the debut project from Canadian studio Pengonauts and launched on PC in April 2025. Since then it has earned nearly 97% positive reviews on Steam, with several thousand reviews, according to Mobi.gg. There are three playable mechs, each with its own cards, mechanics and playstyle, which changes how each run feels depending on the pilot pairing.
For now, no price or business model has been announced for the mobile version. PC players already know the formula; players starting on phones should expect an adaptation designed for tactical play on smaller screens, not a straight automatic copy of the computer game.
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Image credit: StarVaders artwork, by Pengonauts, via Mobi.gg.
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