Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire

Real-time business simulation about rebuilding a struggling idol agency

Love in Space · Published by Sekai Project · Released Feb 20, 2020

As of Oct 28, 2026: -80% right now, $2.99

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 91
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Apr 29, 2020
Minimum PC: Integrated HD; 4 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire?

You play an idol group's manager in a single-player management simulation, rebuilding its agency after a rival cancels a concert. You construct office facilities, train performers, arrange endorsements and television appearances, and record songs while balancing jobs with the idols' well-being.

For you if...

+you enjoy raising character stats and planning their careers

Not for you if...

−you prefer story-focused visual novels to hands-on business management

What players say

84% of 91 reviews are positive

Players praise the returning idol cast and business-management gameplay. Common complaints concern cascading bad events and the micromanagement needed to keep performers healthy and satisfied.

Screenshots and trailer

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Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire system requirements

Minimum: Integrated HD, 4 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Processor: Intel Processor with 2.2 GHz speed or better
Graphics: Integrated HD Video Card or Graphics Card with 2GB memory or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 700 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Mouse and Keyboard

Does Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam