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Starcom: Nexus

Top-down space RPG with open exploration and modular shipbuilding

Wx3 Labs, LLC · Released Dec 12, 2019

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Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 2,344
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 3, 2025
Minimum PC
2 GB Direct3D 11 Capable
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Starcom: Nexus?

In this top-down, open-world space RPG, you command a ship stranded in an unfamiliar galaxy with no way home. You travel between star systems, investigate planets and artifacts, fight or trade with alien factions, research technology, and expand your ship with modular parts.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy unhurried exploration across an open galaxy
  • +you like building ships and researching new technology
  • +you like unraveling mysteries through written encounters

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer tightly guided quests over searching for clues
  • −you want constant combat instead of slow exploration

What players say

90% of 2,344 reviews are positive

Players praise the exploration, writing, and ship-building progression. They complain that vague quest clues lead to lengthy searches, and several report bugs or missing items that block story progress.

Players over time

▼ -45% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 25 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Oct 20, 20268
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Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20266
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Oct 2, 20269
Oct 1, 20268
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Sep 29, 20267
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Sep 27, 202618
Sep 26, 202614
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Sep 23, 202616
Sep 23, 202625
Sep 22, 202612

How many players finish Starcom: Nexus?

24% of Steam players have unlocked «Under New Management», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Starcom: Nexus screenshot 1

Starcom: Nexus system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB Direct3D 11 Capable, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista/7/8/10
Processor
Intel Core i5 2.2 GHz+
Graphics
2 GB Direct3D 11 Capable video card or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Starcom: Nexus have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Starcom: Nexus 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
  • 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, Linux
Achievements
24
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, German, Russian.

Does Starcom: Nexus 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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