Star Crafter

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Star Crafter is a single player open world management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Tbjbu2 and was released on September 26, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A space survival crafting mining base building and star system building game. Craft rockets to create planets and Dyson Rings, mine and craft advanced materials, terraform the terrain, manage electricity, farm food, and more as you watch the star system evolve into stunning, everchanging views.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and relaxing space survival crafting experience with a focus on planetary exploration and building a solar system.
The graphics are vibrant and visually satisfying, with smooth movement and terraforming mechanics that feel good to use.
The developer is active and responsive, frequently updating the game and engaging with the community.

The gameplay involves excessive grinding and manual resource gathering without automation, making progression slow and repetitive.
The user interface and tech tree are clunky, unintuitive, and poorly organized, detracting from the gameplay experience.
Performance issues and bugs are present, including lag, crashes, and lack of optimization, alongside concerns about asset reuse and developer response to criticism.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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47%
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The gameplay is generally described as addictive and enjoyable with a solid core survival mechanic, though it relies heavily on reused assets and lacks depth and attention to detail. Some players find it basic and clunky, with UI and mechanics feeling copied or underdeveloped, but the core loop and concept hold potential. Minor bugs and repetitive elements may affect the experience, but overall the gameplay is considered fun and promising.
- “The gameplay loop is incredibly addictive for me, the sound design is satisfying, there are some minor bugs, but that is to be expected.”
- “The game has potential, its core gameplay is fun which is the most important part; everything else can be worked on.”
- “It has a basic survival mechanic - you have to eat.”
- “While the gameplay may be different, you will notice countless assets being reused over and over, year after year.”
- “There is little to no attention to detail, and the gameplay is clunky.”
- “The graphics are tiring in the long run, and the mechanics are shallow and poorly copied from other games.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
User opinions on the graphics are mixed; some praise the vibrant visuals and stunning colors, especially the concept of building a solar system, while others criticize poor optimization, inconsistent quality in fullscreen mode, and a lack of graphical improvement despite setting changes. Overall, the graphics are visually appealing but hindered by performance issues and unrefined execution.
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors especially when staring directly at the sun (don't do this IRL).”
- “The graphics look absolutely amazing.”
- “Get a hot drink and some snacks, sit back and relax with Star Crafter's stunning visuals!”
- “First, the graphics and processing of the game need to be optimized as soon as possible.”
- “Even the graphics didn't seem to change after putting the settings up in some aspects.”
- “Graphics and optimization are still bad and won't be fixed, because it 'runs as best as it can'.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly with graphics performance, which remain unaddressed despite user feedback. It performs poorly on various platforms, including Linux and Steam Deck, making it one of the most poorly optimized titles recently experienced.
- “The graphics, even though unoptimized, look satisfying.”
- “First, the graphics and processing of the game need to be optimized as soon as possible.”
- “Good ideas from others are turned down, as well as optimization issues, especially for Linux/Steam Deck users.”
- “The graphics and processing of the game need to be optimized as soon as possible.”
- “Good ideas from others are turned down, as well as optimization issues, especially for Linux / Steam Deck users.”
- “This is the most poorly optimized game I've played in a long time.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is generally seen as slow and relaxing, with resource gathering and building providing a soothing experience for some players. However, others find the grinding repetitive and limiting, especially due to the small map and perceived lack of meaningful progression. Overall, it suits those who enjoy a laid-back, less complex resource grind.
- “If you like the idea of Satisfactory but find it too complex and complicated and want something a little more relaxing and a lot less grindy, this is the game.”
- “You're stuck in the small map and it's just grinding to unlock nothing.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is minimal and largely static, keeping players on the same planet without much narrative development. Some users feel the story feels underwhelming and inadequately addressed, leading to a sense of forced justification for its shortcomings.
- “I feel like I'm playing a bad story game, where I'm told it's 'supposed to be like that' at every small criticism point.”
- “It had a bit of story, but generally left the player on the same planet.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's humor, highlighting amusing touches like the playful font choice and witty in-game replies. The humor resonates especially with those familiar with niche gaming setups, creating a lighthearted and relatable experience.
- “But it feels nice to see a funny font being used, instead of all the 'tech-like' ones.”
- “The reply to that is, simply put, this: 'I don't own a Steam Deck, and there won't be Linux support.' which is funny, because many people coming to said Discord server want to play this game on the Steam Deck, including me.”
- “Maybe it's because I'm using Linux, but I'm sitting here, laughing at the invisible player model.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's lack of planetary atmospheres and absence of enemies contribute to a survival experience but result in a somewhat dull and barren atmosphere overall.
- “Planets have no atmosphere and there are no enemies in the game, which is important for a survival game.”
- “No atmosphere on planets, it looks dull.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its relaxing and fitting soundtrack, complemented by good sound design that enhances the overall game experience.
- “Relaxing, cool soundtrack as well, which fits the game.”
- “The sound design and music are good.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates solid stability with no bugs or technical issues reported, offering a smooth and reliable experience. Its creative concept adds to its appeal without compromising performance.