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Starbound

2016 · Chucklefish Games

Has it aged?Why ↓

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.

the trailer, then the store's own shots
Starbound 1.0 Launch Trailer
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Has it aged?

How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.

3½ / 5
Recent reviews
78%positive (93% all-time)
821reviews in the last 6 months

% positive each month, last 4 years.

Reviews via Steam ↗
Player activity
823playing at once, on average
−26%fewer than a year ago

Peak: 40k in Dec 2013.

Player counts via SteamCharts ↗
Since launch
90%positive in its first year
78%positive in the last 6 months

Less liked than at launch.

Last updated
Nov 2024 last update from the developer

No update in the last year.

nothing yet

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