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Starship Theory

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

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Mixed (1,060) - 49% of the 1,060 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Jul 4, 2017

Developer:

Reconnect Software

Publisher:

Reconnect Software

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔

Early Access Game

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Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Community feedback will help shape the development of Starship Theory. Please only buy the game if you want to play it as it exists now, not based on what it might some day become.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Longer than 18 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will include more content, eg:

Starmap with dynamic encounters
Crew traits
Factions, reputation and species
Additional resources to manage
Furniture and other customization options

The exact content delivered will depend on community preferences.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is stable and playable.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will gradually increase as new content and features are shipped.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feedback and suggestions from early access adopters will help shape future content and features.

Join us on the steam boards and http://www.reddit.com/r/starshiptheory.”

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About This Game

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. You begin with 4 survivors lost in unknown space.

I'M GIVIN' HER ALL SHE'S GOT, CAPTAIN!

Build a starship your own way. Plan the layout. Construct upgrades. Research new technology. Maintain complex components. Vent oxygen to extinguish fires.

MAKE IT SO

Break apart and mine asteroids. Trade with neutral ships you encounter. Threaten and bribe opponents. Salvage minerals from wrecked ships.

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

Train your crew in agility, endurance, intelligence, engineering and combat. Keep them fed, rested and happy so they perform at their best. Make sure the ship is clean and topped up with oxygen.

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

Engage hostile targets by targeting specific components. Unlock new weapons. Manage heat levels. Avoid collisions with asteroids. Endure heat from passing by a star. Engage the warp jump to escape disaster.

System Requirements

Windows

macOS

SteamOS + Linux

Minimum:

OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 640 or equivalent
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 500 MB available space

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.