PCGame

Starbase

Multiplayer space sandbox centered on building ships bolt by bolt

Frozenbyte · Released Jul 29, 2021 · Early Access

ActionMassively MultiplayerSimulation

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews
Mixed
55% of 6,768
Recent reviews
Very Negative
14% of 14 in 30 days
Players
6
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Oct 24, 2024
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1060
16 GB RAM · 40 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Starbase?

Starbase is an early-access, massively multiplayer space sandbox set in a persistent universe where players control robots. You build ships and stations from individual parts, mine asteroids, craft and trade, and explore or fight other players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy assembling and wiring spaceships piece by piece
  • +you want open-ended exploration alongside mining and trading

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer guided objectives over self-directed exploration and building
  • −you dislike spending time learning complex shipbuilding systems

What players say

55% of 6,768 reviews are positive · 14% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed ship editor and the freedom to wire and program custom ships. They most often complain that development has stalled, leaving the game unfinished and the multiplayer world sparsely populated. Some also report buggy building tools.

Screenshots and trailer

Starbase screenshot 1

Starbase system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 16 GB RAM, 40 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 / Intel i7
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
40 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
The game requires an Internet connection to play.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 / Intel i7-6700k
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8 GB
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
40 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
The game requires an Internet connection to play. SSD storage drive highly recommended for smooth loading times.

Does Starbase have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode.

Does Starbase run on Steam Deck?

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

  • 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
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Display output has nonblocking issues
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Russian.

Does Starbase 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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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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