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Star Explorers

Developed by Schmidt Workshops · Published by Schmidt Workshops

ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 8, 2018 Price$2.74 Steam reviews241

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews241
Languages1
Achievements23
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Schmidt Workshops, published by Schmidt Workshops — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 85% positive of 226
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:Space SimSpaceRetroOpen WorldProcedural GenerationAtmosphericIndieExplorationOld SchoolSandboxSci-fiAction

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 Star Explorers.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012, 32 Bit or 64 Bit; DirectX 9.0c or above.
  • Processor: AMD Athlon or Intel Pentium
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 64 MB video card - 1280 x 720 screen resoluion recommended
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes, if you want to hear anything.
  • Additional Notes: Other older hardware may work, but has not been tested.

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012, 32 Bit or 64 Bit; DirectX 9.0c or above.
  • Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 or Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB video card - 1280 x 720 screen resoluion recommended
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Shader 2.0 support

Supported languages (1)

English

Star Explorers 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 Star Explorers?

Steam classifies Star Explorers as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation game, developed by Schmidt Workshops. Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.

How much does Star Explorers cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Star Explorers at $2.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Star Explorers single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Star Explorers: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Star Explorers on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Star Explorers out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 8, 2018.

What platforms is Star Explorers on?

Star Explorers 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 Star Explorers single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Star Explorers cost?

Steam lists it at $2.74.

Does Star Explorers have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 23 achievements for Star Explorers.

Who made Star Explorers?

Star Explorers is developed by Schmidt Workshops and published by Schmidt Workshops.

Where to get Star Explorers

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

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