Out now · Early Access

Outerstellar

Developed by Strange Horizons Ltd · Published by Strange Horizons Ltd

ActionIndieMassively MultiplayerFree To Play
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseNov 16, 2023 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesMulti-player, PvP, Online PvP
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Languages1

Overview

An action, indie, massively multiplayer game by Strange Horizons Ltd, published by Strange Horizons Ltd — multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Stranded on a hostile and deadly planet, you must gather resources, build shelter, and fight to survive each night. But the secrets of this world await in a gripping sci-fi survival PvP game.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 123
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:Early AccessMultiplayerSurvivalOpen World Survival CraftShooterPvPCraftingBase-BuildingSci-fiSpaceActionCombat

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Outerstellar.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB or AMD R9 390
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 at 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Outerstellar 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 Outerstellar?

Steam classifies Outerstellar as a Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play game, developed by Strange Horizons Ltd. Stranded on a hostile and deadly planet, you must gather resources, build shelter, and fight to survive each night. But the secrets of this world await in a gripping sci-fi survival PvP game.

Is Outerstellar free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Outerstellar as Free to Play.

Is Outerstellar single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Outerstellar: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.

Is Outerstellar on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Outerstellar for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Outerstellar out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 16, 2023.

What platforms is Outerstellar on?

Outerstellar is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Outerstellar single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does Outerstellar cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Outerstellar?

Outerstellar is developed by Strange Horizons Ltd and published by Strange Horizons Ltd.

Where to get Outerstellar

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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