- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- July 22, 2016
- Modes
How co-op works
Online friends drop into one host’s universe with their own characters and ships; every campaign quest, boss, dungeon, and sandbox activity is available together. They travel between planets, mine and craft, build colonies, farm, explore, and fight while retaining individual characters and inventories.
About this game
Starbound is a procedurally generated sandbox adventure where you crash-land on an alien planet and must repair your ship before setting off to explore the universe. You can play solo or team up with friends online to mine resources, build bases, farm crops, and fight your way through biomes and dungeons across countless worlds. The game supports true cooperative play, letting you share discoveries and tackle threats together.
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The core loop revolves around gathering materials, crafting gear, and hopping between planets to uncover new quests, creatures, and civilizations. Combat mixes melee, ranged, and magic styles, while base-building offers near-limitless creative freedom. Multiplayer shines when teammates split tasks or coordinate expeditions to more dangerous systems.
Starbound supports online co-op on Windows, Mac, and Linux, with cross-platform multiplayer so groups can meet regardless of operating system. Sessions can range from structured quest runs to freeform colonization projects, rewarding both communication and individual tinkering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play with friends on different operating systems?
Yes, Starbound supports cross-platform multiplayer between Windows, Mac, and Linux, so you can team up with friends regardless of which system they're using.
What kind of teamwork does Starbound require?
Starbound is flexible-you can split resource-gathering tasks, coordinate base-building projects, or team up for combat in dangerous biomes and dungeons. It rewards communication when tackling tougher planets or organizing colonization efforts, but you can also explore independently and regroup later.