Spacebase Startopia

Space-station management with alien visitors and real-time strategy battles

Realmforge Studios · Published by Kalypso Media · Released Mar 26, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 58% of 392
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Oct 13, 2021
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 8 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Spacebase Startopia?

You command a long-unused space station in a management simulation with real-time combat. In the single-player campaign, you expand into new sectors, maintain three decks, entertain alien visitors, and defend against invaders.

For you if...

+you enjoy balancing an economy and expanding a base
+you want cooperative or competitive strategy with friends

Not for you if...

−you prefer base building without combat or enemy invasions

What players say

58% of 392 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals, but many describe the game as a step back from the original Startopia, particularly its humor and AI narrator.

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Spacebase Startopia system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @3.5 GHz / Intel Core i3-9100 @3.5 GHz
Graphics: AMD/Nvidia dedicated GPU, 4GB dedicated VRAM and Shader Model 5.1 (Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon r9 285)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Spacebase Startopia have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Spacebase Startopia run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
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: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Japanese. Text only: Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does Spacebase Startopia 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