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Star Realms

Turn-based space card battles with decks built as you play

Wise Wizard Games, LLC · Released Mar 8, 2016

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 2,338
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 13 in 30 days
Players
45
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 29, 2026
Minimum PC
DX9 (shader model 2.0) ca…
Full requirements

What is Star Realms?

A turn-based space combat card game where you build a deck during each match and use it to fight AI or human opponents. Free play includes AI matches and campaign missions; online matches require a paid base set.

For you if...

  • +you like quick card battles with strategic decisions
  • +you value playing with friends across platforms

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time action over turn-based card battles
  • −you dislike luck affecting which cards you can use

What players say

86% of 2,338 reviews are positive · 92% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the quick matches, clear rules, and strategic depth. Complaints focus on luck from card draws, the cost of expansions, and campaign missions that some players find unfairly difficult.

Players over time

▲ +9% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 63 players on Nov 6, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Star Realms system requirements

Minimum: DX9 (shader model 2.0) ca….

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP2+
Graphics
DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.

Does Star Realms have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Star Realms run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Star Realms 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

24 DLC available.

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