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Starbound

2016
GenresAdventure, Indie, Action, Science Fiction and Futuristic, Platformer, Open World, Side View Perspective, RPG, Single Player, Multiplayer
AvailableJul 22, 2016
PlatformPC, Xbox One
DeveloperChucklefish
Overview

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 and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.

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29 reviews found

100

DarkZero

PC

Sep 8, 2016

Starbound is a game that, after a few hours of play, starts to seem like an instant classic you’ll be revisiting from time to time over the next unknown period of years. I’ve actually already gotten my roommate hooked, and she wouldn’t know Minecraft from Minesweeper.


94

Games Master UK

PC

Sep 6, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.


91

IGN

PC

Jul 28, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Eurogamer Italy

PC

Aug 8, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Games Freezer

Feb 7, 2025

Starbound is a game that comes highly recommended from us here at GF and, in summary is a far superior space exploration game to Starfield – and it has a sense of humour.


90

MonsterVine

Aug 24, 2016

Starbound is the kind of game you’d expect to be a cluttered mess, but all of the pieces work in tandem to create a dynamic experience with many interesting features and solid fundamentals. Though not perfectly optimized, the team’s track record with updates and patches promises a bright future.


90

GameSkinny

Sep 16, 2016

Explore the farthest reaches of space to discover new planets and fight unique creatures while trying to find the perfect place to call home.W


88

IGN Spain

PC

Sep 1, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.


85

CD-Action

PC

Oct 14, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.


85

GearNuke

Jul 30, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.

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