Starbound

The best way to describe it is terraria in space. Its not a clone obviously but they are pretty similar, i find starbound to be better tho. Sadly the game hardly gets any attention anymore and hasnt seen an update in a long time

terraria... IN SPACE! has a much bigger emphasis on survival and exploration than terraria, and doesn't have the 5000 bossfights or confusing mechanics that require a degree in the game's wiki to understand. for those who want something a little calmer and more casual (relative to terraria), while still having a lot of the core elements of games similar to it, and some less frequent but still ever present difficult areas and fights.

Will always and forever be in the shadows of Terraria, you've heard of this game because of Terraria and if you have played Terraria it'll always be in comparison during the whole playthrough. It has a ludicrously poor attempt of distinguishing itself with a half baked story filled with one of the monotonous gameplay cycles of scan-explore-scan-explore. If you look into the development history and company behind the game it is literally a evil mirror dimension of Re-Logic. filled with a history of labour abuse and exploitation.

Vanilla starbound is meh. Modded starbound still holds up fairly well. Save yourself the trouble and google OpenStarbound and run the game through that instead. It has more features, makes the game crash less, and is actually updated.

great game (besides the constant crashing which may be my fault) but don't let that scare you its a very fun game

Terraria in space? Probably the closest to it anyway. I love exploring new worlds on this, and it's also cool knowing you could set up flags and come back to these places anytime. Each world is as memorable as you want it to be.

Sehr schönes Spiel mit guter Steuerung,Anspruchsvollen kämpfen und einer interessanten Story. Finde es toll dass einem sehr offen gestellt ist ob man jetzt die Story Spielen möchte,einfach nur Erkunden will oder was Bauen möchte. Auch die Musik und die Umgebung der Planeten ist sehr schön designed und wirken sogar Teilweise entspannend während des Spielens. Das einzige was etwas Gewöhnungsbedürftig ist sind die Baumechaniken. Zusammen gefasst ein schönes Spiel das ich Wärmstens empfehlen kann und mit einer soliden 9/10 bewerte👍

Just play Terraria. This game just feels unfinished. The concept is cool though and can very well go places but It seems abandoned. Also don't try to 100% it.

Okay, seriously, it was pretty fun experience. Reminds me of modded Terraria, so I loved every second of it Love florans :)

Gets stale real fast. Worlds are boring, combat is repetitive and frustrating. Feels unfinished

I will forever ensure that this is my most played game. I love this game but I can't recommend it to others. This is the best game I can't ever play again. I played the hell out of it when I was younger, it was only fun because of the frackin universe (FU) mod but abandoned it when they added mech fuel which broke my character saves. since then, the FU ruined the one good thing starbound had, the gameplay loop. At the time you'd explore to find blueprints, grind to build them, and become strong enough to explore the next system. This was locked down by the environmental backpacks. now the FU mod uses a research system to access its addons, research quests were always the worst in the og game. I know you can turn it off but that just unlocks everything. I know you can build machines to grind the research for you, but thats even more boring. One day I will use steam db to get an old version of the game and use the FU archive to get an older version of the mod. But I will never get the joy of downloading whatever I want from the workshop and playing around. or maybe stop being lazy and mod it myself LOL.

I've been playing Starbound since before the story existed, and it’s been awesome seeing how far it's come. The pixel art style is gorgeous. The story is fun if you're in the mood for it, but the real joy is in the sandbox exploration. The universe is huge, and you never know what weird planet, cool hat, or ridiculous weapon you’ll find next. It’s just a great game to get lost in. If you love Terraria or just want a fun sandbox game in space, Starbound is totally worth your time. I have not played with friends but i bet it would be fun.

Starbound was one of those games that was fun to explore with your friends for the very first time. Exploring each planet and each biome the planet had to offer, the many different structures you could find. The many different settlements you would come across and recruit new staff for your ever expanding space ship. Each planet being different than the last, each one holding places to explore and plunder. Though as you explore more and more, the more you will brush stuff over on your next play through. You will know where everything is, that each planet is is the same as everyone elses on their saves when they first visit it. I will admit, I enjoyed this game a lot when I first got into it. Though as the time passed along while playing the game, the mods are what kept me going for it. I played through the entire game with friends before touching mods. The many different addons to make the game take longer to finish, add more content and more races. Bonuses to the races, more pets, more ways of traveling and even making your own ships/crew. New weapons, armour and furniture as well, not to mention the music as well.

Allow me to start this by saying that starbound is not a bad game, just a really dissapointing one. I believe that the game in its very essence is fantastic, a cool story, many interesting environments to explore, and a great sandbox building system that i've seen people do some really creative things with. but despite all this, the game falls short. Its enemy variety and combat systems are abysmal, and the game gets incredibly stale after not to long after playing. Not to mention, after you beat the game once and start a new save file, all the bosses and areas unlocked via progression are accessible from the start, removing the need to progress the game again. to reset this you have to go in your game files and delete your universe, which also deletes your characters. I really want to like this game but it feels hollow. Overall Rating: 6/10

It's just not fun. I have tried to start a play through like 6 times. Every single time I start it up, make my character, load in, then as soon as I begin interacting with the world and systems I'm bored. Is it a story game, a survival game, an adventure game, a role playing game, a building game? I don't know. It doesn't seem like the developers knew either. They spread the genre out so thin everything is just bland everywhere. It doesn't really shine in any specific category, it's just mid af.

I always find myself coming back to this game from time to time. It's fun, and I love the universe and alien species within it. There is a lot you can do. Exploring, building, space faring. Definitely would recommend.

I've owned this game pretty much from the point it was available on steam and have 1577 hours in it at the point I'm writing this review Vanilla in itself has enough content for the pricetag, but don't expect anything too complex. Vanilla gameplay is comparable to if Terraria tried to emulate the gameplay loop of No Man's Sky without the fancy bits, so be aware that if you don't enjoy lots of digging, fighting repetitive enemies, platforming or digging while fighting repetitive enemies on tiny platforms, this will probably be a boring experience for you, and it eventually was for me after like 50 hours and I think I only eventually finished the game because I was able to cram all base necessities into my ship, so I never needed to settle a base on a planet that I would later abandon in favor of a planet with high tier resources. After that, for a long time I enjoyed to just build houses from local building materials in random places and nicely decorate them. That's a thing that Starbound definitely does better than Terraria and Minecraft because you have so many more different themed building materials to chose from, depending on the planets you go to and what mini biomes they spawn. Then I discovered the Fracking Universe (FU) modpack and suddenly I have over 1500 hours. You can be pissed at the devs all you want about sins they allegedly committed. I got my money's worth and more out of this game and the rich modding community. Other people happily pay 80 Bucks for a game they play for 30 hours. 14€ for this really isn't wasted money The only real issue I experienced with this game is optimization. Usually I groan at people whenever they whine about a game being "badly optimized" because it "Doesn't run in 4k and 300fps on my 2000€ graphics card!!!", but what I'm talking about here is zone transitions. When you transition from one biome or depth zone to the next, the game is doing [i]something[/i] that might cause a lag spike that may or may not kill you if you're platforming over an abyss right that moment. The landscape also loads in sections outside of the viewport and a random lag spike might cause a section to not be loaded when you reach it, but that rarely happens. However those are really the only things in terms of optimization issues I noticed. At this point I can't distinguish between vanilla features and ones added by FU because I've been using the pack for so long. All I can say is that whatever boredom you eventually get from the vanilla gameplay loop will vaporize once you discover all the features the mods have to offer. The magnitude of improvements through mods is about comparable to Rimworld or Minecraft, both of which I consider almost unplayable without mods at this point, although it's less so with Rimworld tbh. And no, relying on mods to continue getting fun out of a game is not necessarily a bad thing. Just remember, if you can play a 12€ game like Starbound for more than 30hrs and have at least a little fun doing it, you've already won and it wasn't a waste.

Definitely the game id like most to get a return to either with a remake or a sequel, like it was just never finished but they definitly tried to make it work so many times and it really is a awesome world. The end product is good and fairly enjoyable its just not all there like its missing the glue to make it a whole complete experience. You know whats also funny is this game could have shown Starfield the pitfalls of having randomly generated worlds as this game suffers a very similar fate of monotony but id still take Starbound between the two any day. Also btw the game is locked and i mean actually engine hard-coded locked to 60 fps and 1x 2x and 3x zoom it makes me wanna die cuase 2x is too close and 3x is way too far, unlocked fps and variable zoom would do wonders for the game experience but not even mods will take a crack at it

It has a very convenient modding system with the steam workshop. Very expansive gameplay and exploration.

cool game, non toxic community, good modding support

this game is brutal to those who just start, but once you get into the swing of things, its really really fun

One of my favorite games of all time. I've played it for years and always come back to it. There is so much content in the vanilla game it's almost unbelievable. There is a decent story to follow that will introduce you to all of the mechanics. Starbound has a nice balance between building and exploring. In the game you'll be building bases, exploring worlds, fighting bosses and enjoying the pixel art aesthetic along the way. There are SO many different mechanics that are fun and rewarding to explore. Great game overall with tons of hours of FUN content to sink your teeth into. I have only played the vanilla, but I hear the mod support is fantastic. I thought Terraria was deep, this game takes it to another level. Can't recommend it enough!

Its a great game sadly abandoned by the developers but luckily modders took the throne. Mods make this game more fleshed out and have so much more content. Some help it become the game it could have been if it wasnt abandoned so if your looking for something to have fun with friends and get lost in this game will do that. If you like terraria or realms of magic or minecraft, this game is a good option.

dont compare it to terraria, its great in its own way

I really like the game. I requested a refund because there are no settings in the game to make the text bigger. I have bad eyes and can't read it. If there is a way to increase the text size in the game settings I will buy it again.

a really fun game to sink some hours into. can be boring at time, has some good mods to the game

basically if terraria was also no man's sky. too bad development went down the drain, but with mods this game is a must play.

It could have been the best game ever... sad. Still recommend thanks to the mod community

this is a great game though it could use improvements like not sharing the the story with every character but it has insane potential

GREAT GAME but sadly it was left behind before it could become AMAZING played when it was still picks and drills.... great game. good music and down right under rated. would recommend

Pretty good game. Starbound is revolutionary because it is the first game for the 3ds. The first part of this game you are on Earth which is unrealistic becuase in this game earth is eaten by the squid from Kirby Mass Attack and that didn't happen in real life which is disappointing. I only care for realism in games. I love the part where you play as a man made out of stars. Its very unrealistic and i love that about games when they choose something unique over something real unlike call of duty which uses real dirt textures. (Starbound does not use real dirt textures). The best part of Starbound is probably where Katie from Yokai Watch isn't in the game because i really hated her. I am so happy they did not incorporate her in this game and that she is also dead in Yokai Watch 3. Please never put her in a video game again. The ending of Starcraft was a bit disappointing because Katie from Yokai Watch does appear for a split second as a shadow man in the corner. I was very disappointed but otherwise it was a pretty good video game. Overall i give this game a 8/10 because there is not much to do after you upgrade your pee pee to overwatch rank gold level.

[spoiler] "but like what if we made Terraria... in space" ahh game... [/spoiler] In all seriousness, this game exemplifies what a linear, quest-driven "open universe" sandbox should be. It gets so many things right—from a solid story to seemingly endless exploration possibilities, all supported by a vibrant (and mostly excellent) modding community. The progression system, where you unlock travel to different universes based on your equipped upgrades, is a brilliant touch that adds to the overall immersion. Breaking into NPC homes to decorate and expand your own ship feels mischievously fun in all the right ways. Beyond planetary exploration, the inclusion of “abandoned” spaceships drifting through space adds another layer of depth and atmosphere. I can only hope we eventually get a 3D sequel with a unique art style that captures an "Interstellar"-like vibe. Truly, this is one of the best games available on Steam! [b] HYLOTLS GANG RISE UP! [/b]

Was going through my steam library, saw this game. Genuinely cannot remember any of the hours I have with it, and on trying it again, I can see why. Bland, empty, and generic, despite all of its attempts to be quirky and fun. Terraria if it didn't have meaningful progression and biomes that actually matter. Instead, you get the most generic story you've ever seen in your life. Very disappointing.

Starbound is an absolute masterpiece. From the moment you launch into space, the sheer scale of exploration is breathtaking. There are literally billions of planets to discover, each with unique environments, dungeons, and secrets. Whether I’m navigating a neon-soaked cyberworld or battling hostile creatures on a volcanic wasteland, it never gets old. One of the best things about Starbound is its creative freedom. I can build entire colonies, craft my own space station, and design elaborate bases. And the multiplayer? Next level. Teaming up with friends for intergalactic adventures makes the experience infinitely better. The lore and story add depth to the universe, even if the main storyline isn’t the strongest. But what really shines is the combat and progression—facing off against bosses, unlocking new weapons, and experimenting with different playstyles keeps things fresh. And let’s not forget the modding community. Seriously, the amount of content mods have added over the years is insane. They’ve kept Starbound thriving with new weapons, planets, creatures—everything. Sure, no game is perfect. Some parts of Starbound can feel repetitive, but the exploration, creativity, and freedom make up for it tenfold. It’s the kind of game that lets you lose yourself in an endless universe and play however you want. I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a game that truly feels limitless.

some people said that Starbound is similar to Terraria to an extend yes i can agree on a few part regarding that (mostly on visual) but honestly Starbound is actly different from Terraria i will say playing Vanilla, Starbound is prty boring u play as a Space Traveller/Survivor surviving from a catalyst that happen after a ceremony u can explore the stellar system, explore the planets, forage, loot and even break and get the Terrain blocks from that planet for u to collect with many purposes, this loot from each different type planet can be used to craft items and weapons, and some even required to advance ur Gear u also have mechs that can be tweaked like changing the weapon, chassis/body, gear, colors, etc but most of the time u use mechs only on space area, with purposes of traveling to a space system/zone like a friendly/hostile spaceship, ruins, ancient area and some specific Zone the mechs can be used on planets too but it is not recommended with how some of the Terrain on the map is and what's the point of using mechs if u still need urself to explore to the deeps underground of the planet anyway to mine minerals and extract some fluids after a while, this basic gameplay loop will absolutely feel boring and become bland bcz of how repetitive it is the planets u go will even feel empty (not to mention some of it are copy paste) the story is not engaging and interesting, u can easily lose interest on it prefers to do something else instead the world building despite how huge it is feels empty and not much to do in it combat is also a jank, akward and sometimes feel weird also when u reach endgame that fun of combat is gone bcz u basically have nothing to fear since ur enemy will atleast die in 1-2 attacks for melee and easily shredded with ranged guns however modded Starbound tho : with mods from workshop, the game can finally feel enjoyable and fun with some of those mods adding like more races to the galaxy, more gears and weapons, more factions, and even better gameplay mechanic and system i would recommend to play this game with mod rather than vanilla cuz it is really the only thing holding this game on its feet. for starter u should get "Frackin Universe", it will introduce a better progression system and mechanic to the game so u don't feel bored and make u actly need to do lots of stuff to progress it add more ingredient and materials required for crafting, more mechanic and method for u to get some of this materials & minerals, add more Planet & Solar system Threats like adding more natural/cosmic disaster to the planets like Hot & Cold Planet with its own dangerous temperature and even planet with heavy gravitational level that the pressure it gave will crush you overall Starbound is an interesting game with many missed oppurtinity and possibility i will say go give it a shot and if u wanna be more invested, go mod the game well.. knowing what happen to the development of this game its no suprise how it end up like this if u wanna know the context of how did this game failed u can search on YT regarding this mess of a development and its problematic Creator

this forever haunts me as a lesson to never listen to peer pressure, or else you get stuck with a game that sucks ass

kinda boring without mods, but good for a fun time especially if you're taking the time to learn

I cannot recommend a game that is so stupid as to make you drop your crap when you die but isn't good enough to give you a map. Not only that but in the underground sections of the game the enemies move with spazzy speed while you are trapped in tiny narrow spaces barely able to move. Its gonna get you killed and then you can't find your crap when you die. Totally fucking pointless! Worthless. Save your money for a game that isn't stupid.

Very good game just get openstarbound for a smooth experience

4/10 game vanilla 8/10 game with mods (frackin universe)

Played a little bit, alright I guess.

This game so bad (continues to put an another 200 hours into it)

this is the best game ive ever had the luxury of playing..

Boring. Didn't click for me.

I will NEVER be able to play this game like a normal person...

I think my hours in says how much content you can get out of this game

Alright without Mods. Phenomenal with Mods.

I do not understand the hate for this game.

ive played this game for many years, still one of my favorites.

I ruined it with furry mods, 10/10