# Starbound

> You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

## Game facts

- Developer: Chucklefish
- Publisher: Chucklefish
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 23, 2016
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, casual, RPG, ColonySim, FarmingSim
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/211820/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 51 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/starbound)
- Languages: Interface: American English, British English; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/starbound)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Numerous randomly generated planets and open-world exploration
- Planet colonization and customization features
- Progression systems including Manipulator and tech upgrades, as well as varied weapons

### Weaknesses

- A lack of things to do in the late game and after the ending
- Planet structures and content can feel repetitive
- Poor integration and polish among the core gameplay systems

## Links

- [Starbound on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4131)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4131/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T16:24:57.132Z