Ethan Crossfield 
Derelikt will launch on Steam on November 13, 2026, giving retro FPS fans a new sci-fi horror game to track after its free demo earned more than 90% positive user reviews. The project comes from Polish solo developer Visuwyg and is being published by Hyperstrange.
What happened: Derelikt locked in a November release
Visuwyg has confirmed that Derelikt is headed to Steam this November. The first-person shooter places players inside the Von Neumann Outpost, a research installation orbiting Saturn, where an alien threat has turned the station into a hostile maze. Its visual direction leans into the low-poly look associated with late-1990s horror games, while its broader design takes cues from sci-fi shooters and survival horror. A free Steam demo arrived in early October and has received an overwhelmingly positive response from users so far.
Why it matters: this is not built as a simple corridor shooter
Derelikt is positioning itself around tension rather than unchecked firepower. Ammunition is limited, and players will need to weigh which supplies and weapons deserve inventory space before entering dangerous areas. Combat includes both grounded and alien weaponry, but the developer has emphasized a more deliberate approach to survival. Exploration is equally central: locked doors, breakable walls and inaccessible routes can conceal equipment or new areas. Returning to previously cleared sections with the right tool is expected to be a major part of progression.
What to watch next: story choices and console plans
The station will not be empty apart from enemies. Derelikt includes NPCs with their own personalities and motivations, with much of the narrative delivered through text conversations. Players can select dialogue responses, although it has not been confirmed how significantly those choices alter events. The game also intends to leave players to investigate its world instead of directing them closely. Steam is the confirmed launch platform, while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are planned for a later date.
Key takeaways for players
- Try the free Steam demo before the full game launches on November 13, 2026.
- Expect scarce ammo and inventory decisions rather than an all-action power fantasy.
- Search carefully for hidden gear, destructible barriers and routes that open after backtracking.
- Approach crew conversations closely, as the people aboard the outpost may not all be trustworthy.
Expert View
Derelikt's strongest pitch is not nostalgia alone; it is the attempt to combine retro presentation with systems that make exploration, supplies and return trips matter. For a solo-developed FPS, the positive demo response gives Visuwyg valuable early momentum, but the full release will need to prove that its puzzles, combat pressure and narrative investigation remain compelling across the entire station.
