Space Station Tycoon

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Space Station Tycoon is a space-themed simulation game where players build and manage their own space stations. Construct and maintain various facilities, manage resources, and ensure the happiness of station inhabitants, while dealing with challenges such as space storms and limited budgets. The ultimate goal is to create a successful and self-sufficient space colony.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept, allowing players to build and manage their own space station.
Despite its flaws, the game provides a relaxing experience and can be enjoyable for a few hours.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from significant bugs and balancing issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
There is a lack of depth and variety in gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience after a few hours.
The absence of a proper tutorial and unclear mechanics can make it difficult for new players to understand how to progress.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The gameplay of the game is generally enjoyable and visually appealing, offering a mix of challenge and simplicity typical of tycoon games. However, players have noted issues with random mechanics, lack of clear instructions, and some frustrating design choices that hinder the overall experience. While the core mechanics are solid and have potential for growth, there are still bugs and a desire for more depth in gameplay.
- “Chill music and easy relaxing gameplay.”
- “Very fun game with a tight core set of tools and mechanics to provide some variety and challenge to building and managing your space station!”
- “The game has all the features and gameplay you'd expect from a tycoon-type game.”
- “Is fun for a while but you soon realize a lot of the mechanics are random and not well thought out.”
- “I have a lot more gripes, mostly core mechanic design choices that don't help the flow of the game.”
- “Then there is worker cost and the wages, not to mention the 1 skill every employee is given is not explained how those skills affect gameplay.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
77%
14%
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with no dedicated storyline available, but developers have indicated that a story mode is forthcoming. Players express a desire for more lore and engaging content beyond basic missions and trading, as the current gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth. While the game captures a sense of survival and commerce reminiscent of classic sci-fi series, it ultimately leaves players wanting more narrative substance.
- “Great game so far, very easy to learn how everything works and what you have to do. It doesn't have a story mode yet, but developers have said it's coming soon. Overall, a fun and relaxing game.”
- “I love that it possesses the spirit of Babylon 5 and Deep Space Nine in regards to a lonely station, surviving on commerce and protecting itself and its inhabitants from evil foes, while also having the potential to venture out on some missions and do some extra-curricular activities.”
- “You're stuck with nothing to do, no storyline, and just some buggy enemies that your turrets don't shoot unless they are in the right spot.”
- “I wish there was a bit of story or lore or just really a little more to do outside of clicking on traders and hoping for more transparent aluminum.”
- “Great game so far, very easy to learn how everything works and what you have to do, doesn't have a story mode yet but developers have said it's coming soon, overall fun relaxing game.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the low poly count and texture resolution, likening it to outdated hardware, while others appreciate the fluidity and overall visual appeal that fits the game's mechanics. Despite occasional performance issues during intense graphical effects, many users find the visuals engaging and enjoyable, expressing optimism for future updates and improvements. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are deemed satisfactory and complement the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are fluid as all hell, they just work, there's not a lot of lag at all, and it just pops the right way.”
- “Cool looking graphics and the gameplay is rather addicting.”
- “Enjoy the great graphics and the wonderful sounds on your screen.”
- “Expect your 3090 or 4090 to be maxed out at high load and power draw yet displaying the graphics of what a GeForce 2 could output, because that's what this game looks like. It's low poly, low texture resolution, and the lighting is not even very special, yet it runs really poorly.”
- “As of today (Aug 2021), the game is in pretty good shape, though I've crashed due to what seems like performance issues when there are a lot of graphical effects (radiation storms) - they said the next patch should resolve that.”
- “Simple gameplay, but graphically disappointing. I'm looking forward to more depth of play beyond what is currently part of the game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, affecting gameplay and overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend waiting for further updates and improvements before purchasing, as it is still in early access. Overall, the game shows potential, but it requires substantial work to reach a satisfactory level of stability.
- “This game is still in early access, but the developers are actively working on it and releasing updates. While it may not offer great value for money at this stage, the content available seems to be bug-free, and I believe it has the potential to become a good game.”
- “You're stuck with nothing to do, no storyline, and just some buggy enemies that your turrets don't shoot unless they are in the right spot.”
- “As I said, I think this game has good potential, but it is extremely buggy right now and lacks much content at this point.”
- “The first go around was horribly buggy and pretty much unplayable.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is described as chill and relaxing, particularly the title screen track, which some players found enjoyable enough to listen to for extended periods. However, the repetitive nature of the soundtrack becomes a drawback during late-game play, leading to frustration due to the lack of variety and the game's performance issues. Overall, while the original soundtrack has its merits, its limited selection can detract from the overall experience.
- “Chill music and easy relaxing gameplay.”
- “Bruh, started it up and listened for 2.9 hours to the title screen music.”
- “+ original soundtrack.”
- “The end game is building the rest of your station, lagging the hell out of the game, being the number 1 company, and going mad from hearing the same song on loop.”
- “There isn't a lot of player feedback (why are my employees unhappy?), there's a lot of bugs, 1 song on repeat, it lags late game, no multiplayer, and there is no end game.”
- “Bruh, started it up... and listened to 2.9 hours of the title screen music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by hilarious employee traits, particularly those that are "dumb" or "lazy," contributing to its comedic appeal. Overall, players find the game to be beautifully funny and recognize its great potential for future enjoyment.
- “Hilarious employee traits like 'dumb' and 'lazy' add a unique charm to the game.”
- “A beautifully funny game with great potential; definitely one to follow closely!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization is generally considered good as of August 2021, but players have experienced crashes and performance issues during intense graphical moments, such as radiation storms. A patch is expected to address these concerns and improve overall stability.
- “As of today (August 2021), the game is in pretty good shape, though I've crashed due to what seems like performance issues when there are a lot of graphical effects (radiation storms). They said the next patch should resolve this.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during intense gameplay moments.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems, causing frustrating lag and crashes.”