Starcom: Unknown Space

Top-down space RPG about building ships and exploring alien worlds

Wx3 Labs, LLC · Released Sep 2, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 4,499
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 97% of 41 in 30 days
Playing now: 31; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 9 months ago; Dec 4, 2025

What is Starcom: Unknown Space?

This top-down action RPG takes place in an open galaxy of star systems and alien factions. You pilot and customize a ship, investigate planets and anomalies, research upgrades, and fight other ships while uncovering a threat to the galaxy.

For you if...

+you like exploring without constant directions
+you enjoy designing ships around different weapons and defenses
+you want side stories told through alien encounters

Not for you if...

−you want clear directions for every story objective
−you dislike top-down ship combat
−you want to avoid gathering resources for upgrades

What players say

92% of 4,499 reviews are positive · 97% of 41 in the last 30 days

Players praise shipbuilding, exploration, and crew dialogue. Some report unclear objectives or quest chains that stop progressing, while others find the later game too focused on gathering resources.

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Starcom: Unknown Space system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 8/10/11
Processor: Core i5 2.3 GHz+
Graphics: 2 GB Direct3D 11 Capable video card or better (see additional notes)
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Some users have reported issues with older, integrated Intel laptop GPUs. Dedicated GPU recommended. Installing to SSD recommended.