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Into the Stars

Space survival simulation about guiding an evacuation ship past alien pursuers

Fugitive Games · Published by Iceberg Interactive · Released Mar 4, 2016

ActionAdventureIndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Negative
38% of 416
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jun 9, 2016
Minimum PC
470 GTX
8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 61/100 (critic reviews)

What is Into the Stars?

This single-player, open-world space simulation puts you in command of Ark 13 as humanity searches for a new home. You outfit the ship, choose crew members, plot routes, scavenge supplies, and shelter civilians while evading or fighting hostile aliens. Combat uses volleys, with choices about targets, battle stations, and crew assignments.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy balancing resource gathering against pressure to keep moving
  • +you like learning through failed attempts and crew losses

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer direct action over managing crew through menus
  • −you want a leisurely voyage without a pursuing enemy

What players say

38% of 416 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals and soundtrack, but criticize the limited depth and repetitive play. Recent reviews also report technical problems, including broken achievements and situations that block progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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Into the Stars system requirements

Minimum: 470 GTX, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1
Processor
2.5 GHz or faster Intel or AMD processor
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Only Standard 16:10 & 16:9 Screen Resolutions are supported at this time.

Recommended

OS
Windows 8.1
Processor
Quad-core Intel or AMD processor
Graphics
DX11 Compatible Video Card
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Only Standard 16:10 & 16:9 Screen Resolutions are supported at this time.

Does Into the Stars have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Into the Stars 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
17
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian.

Does Into the Stars 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

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