What is Star Traders: Frontiers?
In a procedurally generated galaxy divided by faction conflicts and alien threats, you captain a ship as a merchant, pirate, bounty hunter, or other specialist. You travel between worlds, take jobs, trade, customize your ship and crew, and fight turn-based battles.
For you if...
- +you enjoy managing a crew and customizing ships
- +you want an open-ended career in a space sandbox
- +you like planning builds for turn-based combat
Not for you if...
- −you prefer a guided path through a story
- −you dislike tracking crew talents and ship equipment
What players say
83% of 3,812 reviews are positive
Players praise the variety of career paths, the scope for experimenting with builds, and the continuing updates. Many complain that the systems are hard to learn and that unpredictable rolls can make encounters feel unfair.
Screenshots and trailer
Star Traders: Frontiers system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP, Windos Vista, or Windows 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor
- 1.2 Ghz
- Graphics
- OpenGL 2.0 or higher
- Memory
- 1024 MB RAM
- Storage
- 250 MB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- 2.0+ Ghz
- Graphics
- OpenGL 2.0 or higher
- Memory
- 2048 MB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 34
- Steam features
- Workshop, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Sci-fi
- Moddable
- Simulation
- Trading
- Tactical RPG
- Management
- Procedural Generation
- Sandbox
- Turn-Based Combat
- Space Sim
- 2D
- Strategy
- RPG
- Roguelite
- Replay Value
- Perma Death
Recent updates
- Jun 30, 2026 · Update #379: Strikecarrier
- Apr 27, 2026 · Update #378: Shiner
- Jan 17, 2026 · Update #377: Exo-Suit Up
- Dec 25, 2025 · Update #376: Frozen Landscape
- Dec 2, 2025 · Update #375: Scar-Wild
2 DLC available.
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