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PULSAR: Lost Colony

First-person co-op space sim about running a shared starship

Leafy Games · Released Jun 22, 2021

ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 4,631
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
31
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 months ago
Jan 6, 2026
Minimum PC
HD 5000
4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

What is PULSAR: Lost Colony?

In this first-person space sim, you take a crew role aboard a starship traveling through a randomized galaxy amid growing chaos. Manage ship systems, fight other vessels, and visit planets and stations on missions. You can play online with a crew or alone with AI crewmates.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy coordinating specialized jobs with friends
  • +you want ship combat mixed with planetary exploration

Not for you if...

  • −you want straightforward controls and little ship-system management
  • −you prefer a linear campaign over open-ended exploration

What players say

89% of 4,631 reviews are positive

Players praise the variety of ships and places to discover. Common complaints concern weak AI crewmates in solo play, clunky interfaces, and content that feels unfinished; some players also struggle to find an online crew.

Players over time

▼ -56% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 36 players on Oct 11, 2026.

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Nov 7, 202631
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Oct 11, 202636
Oct 10, 202614
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Sep 26, 202613
Sep 25, 202610
Sep 24, 202627
Sep 23, 20260
Sep 23, 202621
Sep 22, 202612

How many players finish PULSAR: Lost Colony?

3.0% of Steam players have unlocked «Intergalactic Overlords», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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PULSAR: Lost Colony system requirements

Minimum: HD 5000, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Intel HD 5000 (Shader Model 3)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Modern Graphics Card Required (Supported By Manufacturer)

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.8 GHz Quad Core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Modern Graphics Card Required (Supported By Manufacturer)

Does PULSAR: Lost Colony have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does PULSAR: Lost Colony run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
41
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does PULSAR: Lost Colony 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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