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 2,321 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.
Screenshots and trailer
Starcom: Nexus system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Achievements
- 24
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- 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
Tags
- Space
- Sci-fi
- RPG
- Exploration
- Action
- Adventure
- Indie
- Open World
- Space Sim
- Top-Down
- Story Rich
- Building
- Action RPG
- Beautiful
- 2D
- Singleplayer
Recent updates
- Oct 3, 2025 · Unity Player Security Patch
- Jan 21, 2020 · Version 1.0.10 now live
- Nov 18, 2019 · Version 1.0.4 Now Live
- Sep 25, 2019 · Version 0.16.1 Now Live on Default Branch!
- Jun 3, 2019 · Version 0.14 now live on default branch!
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