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Star Nomad 2

Open-world space RPG with trading, piracy, and shifting faction borders

Huy Phan · Released Dec 14, 2015

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Reviews
Mixed
67% of 141
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Oct 26, 2016
Minimum PC
HD 3000
2 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Star Nomad 2?

This single-player, top-down space RPG takes place during a conflict between three human factions. You roam an open galaxy, pilot ships, gather resources, loot defeated enemies, and develop a squad through skills and perks. Combat runs in real time with tactical pause.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy exploiting shortages in a changing economy
  • +you like directing squadmates during large fleet battles

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a guided story over choosing your own goals
  • −you expect a forgiving start without a steep learning curve

What players say

67% of 141 reviews are positive

Players praise the hands-on combat and ship customization. Complaints center on repetitive grinding and late-game conquest that feels hard to influence. A recent reviewer also reports small, blurry text without a resizing option.

Screenshots and trailer

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Star Nomad 2 system requirements

Minimum: HD 3000, 2 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7+ 32bit
Processor
Duo Core 2Ghz
Graphics
Intel HD 3000
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
600 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Native 1920 x 1080 resolution (Full-HD, 1080p), up/down scale at 16:9 ratio.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7+ 64bit
Processor
Intel i3 3Ghz+ or equivalent
Graphics
Intel HD 4000+
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
600 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Features native Fullscreen, Re-sizeable Window modes and capable of smooth 60+ FPS (depends on your Monitor). Supports 3D positional audio.

Does Star Nomad 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Star Nomad 2 run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
20
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Star Nomad 2 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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