# Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL

> Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!

## Game facts

- Developer: Starlike Inc.
- Publisher: Smilegate, Starlike Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Dec 31, 2024
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, casual, Rhythm
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1802720/)
- Languages: Interface: Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), American English; Subtitles: Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), American English; Audio: Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sixtar-gate-startrail)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- The overall song quality and pattern design are good, and the selection centered on Japanese hardcore and subculture vocal tracks is considered a strength.
- The 4/5-key switching gimmick and Luna/Solar modes add variety and help 5-key users practice 5- and 7-key play.
- The cute pastel-toned UI and charming story and character designs give the game a distinct personality.

### Weaknesses

- The lack of new songs and content updates for a long time has caused a severe content drought, spreading the perception that the developer has abandoned the game.
- Major bugs, including lag in the song selection screen, unlocked songs remaining locked, and locked inventory items, have reportedly gone unfixed.
- Many consider it too expensive at full price because the amount of content and story is limited.

## Links

- [Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3612)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3612/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T09:09:52.389Z