How co-op works
Up to five online players operate one starship through fixed Captain, Pilot, Scientist, Weapons Specialist, and Engineer roles. They route power, scan and hack targets, fly and fire, repair systems, launch warp, and form away teams; AI crew can fill vacant stations.
About this game
PULSAR: Lost Colony puts you and up to four friends aboard a starship, where every station matters. One player flies, another manages weapons, a third handles engineering and power distribution, while others navigate or run down to planets for away missions. It's true cooperative play built around a bridge crew working in real time.
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You'll explore procedurally generated star systems, board derelict ships, defend against hostile factions, and hunt for the mysterious Lost Colony. The simulation runs deep: route power to shields during combat, extinguish fires in damaged corridors, or scan alien artifacts on planetary surfaces. Every role feeds into the mission.
Online co-op supports cross-platform play, and the open structure means sessions can swing from tense firefights to silly cargo runs. Communication is essential. When the ship takes damage and systems fail, your crew has to adapt, prioritize, and fix problems together under pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can crew a ship together?
You can play with up to 5 players total-yourself plus four friends. Each person takes on a different role like piloting, weapons, engineering, or navigation.
Can I play this solo or do I need a full crew?
The game supports single-player, so you can play solo and switch between stations yourself. But it's designed around cooperative crew play, where communication and coordination between roles really matter.
What does cross-platform multiplayer mean for this game?
Cross-platform support means players on Windows, Mac, and Linux can all crew the same ship together in online co-op sessions.
Is voice chat important for playing together?
Yes, communication is essential. When systems fail during combat or you need to coordinate repairs and power distribution across the ship, talking to your crew makes a huge difference in how smoothly things run.
Do I need VR to play, or is it optional?
VR is completely optional. The game supports VR with tracked controllers, but you can play normally with keyboard and mouse or a standard controller.