FTL: Faster Than Light
Developed by Subset Games · Published by Subset Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Subset Games, published by Subset Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for FTL: Faster Than Light.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *:Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Processor:2 GHz
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM
- Hard Drive:175 MB HD space
- Some integrated Intel HD graphics cards have been known to work but are not officially supported.
Supported languages (10)
FTL: Faster Than Light FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is FTL: Faster Than Light?
Steam classifies FTL: Faster Than Light as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Subset Games. This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
How much does FTL: Faster Than Light cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists FTL: Faster Than Light at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is FTL: Faster Than Light single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for FTL: Faster Than Light: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is FTL: Faster Than Light on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists FTL: Faster Than Light for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is FTL: Faster Than Light out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 14, 2012.
What platforms is FTL: Faster Than Light on?
FTL: Faster Than Light is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is FTL: Faster Than Light single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does FTL: Faster Than Light cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
Does FTL: Faster Than Light have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 51 achievements for FTL: Faster Than Light.
What is FTL: Faster Than Light's Metacritic score?
FTL: Faster Than Light has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light is developed by Subset Games and published by Subset Games.
Where to get FTL: Faster Than Light
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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