Starbound
Developed by Chucklefish · Published by Chucklefish
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, casual game by Chucklefish, published by Chucklefish — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Starbound.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| 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 or later
- Processor: Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP or later
- Processor: Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Starbound 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 Starbound?
Steam classifies Starbound as a Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG game, developed by Chucklefish. 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, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
How much does Starbound cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Starbound at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Starbound single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Starbound: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Starbound on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Starbound for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Starbound support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Starbound with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Starbound out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 22, 2016.
What platforms is Starbound on?
Starbound 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 Starbound single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Starbound cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does Starbound have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 51 achievements for Starbound.
What is Starbound's Metacritic score?
Starbound has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Starbound?
Starbound is developed by Chucklefish and published by Chucklefish.
Where to get Starbound
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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