Star Traders RPG Elite

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Star Traders RPG Elite is a single player role playing game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Trade, battle, pirate & bounty for galactic riches in an epic space sci-fi RPG

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,820 reviews

story25 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Deep and complex gameplay with high replayability and multiple play styles including trader, pirate, explorer, and bounty hunter.
Frequent and responsive developer updates with good customer support ensuring the game keeps improving and evolving.
Offline play with no ads or pay-to-win elements, offering a rewarding experience that is efficient on battery and runs well on various devices.

Steep learning curve and complex interface can be overwhelming for new players without extensive tutorials or guidance.
Some important game features and content are locked behind additional in-app purchases or achievements even after buying the paid 'Elite' version.
Random instant death events and unforgiving difficulty spikes can feel frustrating and unfair, leading to repetitive restarts and lost progress.

story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
64%
4%
Reviews indicate the game offers an open-ended, sandbox-style experience with rich lore and faction dynamics but lacks a strong, defined main storyline or campaign mode. Many players appreciate the depth and replayability, crafting their own narratives, yet express a desire for a more engaging plot or structured objectives to enhance immersion. Suggestions include adding story-driven missions, campaign modes, and faction-driven conflicts to provide clearer goals and greater storytelling depth.
- “Challenging without being overwhelming, deep enough gameplay that you feel the story, yet you can enjoy it in 5 minute bursts.”
- “That coupled with mechanics that let you craft your own story, to be the star trader you want to be, makes the game a solid way to pass time and a means to delve into your own cosmic adventure.”
- “Great plots, the creative side and synchronicity is well developed. I love how the story connects between other Trese games such as Templar Battleforce, Star Trader Empires, or Cyberknights. Hopefully one day you can create something more 3D-like and open world based.”
- “My main criticism is that the game revolves around the reskinning of a few mission types and once you have done them all it turns into a meaningless game with no real purpose.”
- “No directive, no plot line, zero explanation on what to do.”
- “The main problem is the lack of a plot, so if you don't devise your own plot, story, or goal, then this game can get old.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
51%
4%
The gameplay is widely praised for its depth, variety, and addictiveness, featuring strategic turn-based battles, exploration, trading, and faction politics that offer high replayability and player-driven storytelling. While some note a steep learning curve and occasional repetitiveness in flavor text, the game's mechanics are well-designed and supported by frequent updates from dedicated developers. Overall, it provides a rich and engaging space adventure experience that appeals to fans of open-world and 4X games despite basic graphics and interface limitations.
- “Highly addictive gameplay, nice progression, awesome alliance/enemy system.”
- “That coupled with mechanics that let you craft your own story, to be the star trader you want to be, makes the game a solid way to pass time and a means to delve into your own cosmic adventure.”
- “So much content, massive depth, brilliant gameplay with lots of replayability.”
- “A lot of the flavor text becomes annoying and repetitive, and would be less annoying if it reflected anything in the game's mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are explained poorly at best, but it's worth the effort of figuring out what's what.”
- “The game mechanics are solid, but the UI is terrible.”
graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The graphics are consistently described as simple, old-school, and basic, lacking flashy visuals but running smoothly and efficiently without taxing device performance. While some users wish for more detailed artwork, scenery, and visual variety, the minimalist graphics are generally accepted as sufficient given the game's strong, engaging gameplay and depth. Overall, the game prioritizes substance over style, appealing to players who value mechanics and replayability more than visual complexity.
- “The graphics are stellar, the text is clean and without typos, and the game runs like a top!”
- “Star Traders: Frontiers is light-years ahead as far as story and visuals (it being the sequel to this game) and still this title surprised and impressed me with its depth and replayability.”
- “Interface is a bit clunky and graphics aren't the prettiest.”
- “The graphics may not be flashy but they do what they need to do without being ugly.”
- “The depth and fun of the gameplay save this game from its mediocre visuals and poorly designed controls.”
replayability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
2%
The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, driven by deep gameplay, open-ended progression, diverse activities, and multiple difficulty levels. Players appreciate the constant developer support with frequent content updates, which maintains long-term engagement and variety. Overall, it offers a highly addictive and richly rewarding experience for different play styles and hundreds of hours of enjoyment.
- “For those concerned about replay value, there is easily enough to keep you playing for hundreds of hours, and in addition to this, the developer also keeps adding weekly updates, expanding upon existing features and adding new content, all for free!”
- “Excellent replay value and incredible depth of gameplay far beyond what most mobile games offer.”
- “Here's why: first off the game is full of content all available from the get-go, no in-app purchases, a fully thought out economic system that you actually impact, world changes with your decisions, and classes make the game great for replayability.”
- “Replayability isn't very high in my opinion, but then I have kept the game for at least a year and do play it every now and then. Could add a few other things though, like leveling for officers, custom ship color schemes, randomly generated galaxies, or maybe even warp gates to other galaxies.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
35%
9%
The game features no ads, even in the free version, providing an uninterrupted experience. While in-app purchases exist, they are primarily optional, cosmetic, or offer additional customization without impacting core gameplay or progression. Some users expressed minor frustration with in-app purchases not transferring between devices or feeling that paid content should be included upfront, but overall, monetization is seen as fair and non-intrusive.
- “Fun game to play with no ads or micro-transactions and the elite just gives you some more options.”
- “No ads, no endless in-app purchases, no continual notifications, it's great!”
- “The in-app purchases offer even more options, but they're not necessary to progress through the game; they just allow you to tweak your character and design your ships.”
- “They made a new game rather than fix this one as a cash grab.”
- “Switched to a new phone yesterday, and was a bit sad to see the in-app purchases hadn't carried over to my new phone.”
- “I bought the game, and then I find in-app purchases?”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game generally runs smoothly and is responsive across various devices, with most users experiencing minimal to no major glitches. However, occasional brief freezes occur, especially when transitioning between screens, indicating some need for optimization. Overall, stability is good but could be improved to prevent intermittent lag.
- “I would rate this 10/5 if I could; runs great on my phone, tablet, and Chromebook.”
- “Runs great, plays great.”
- “Runs great on Nexus 6.”
- “My only issue is that when I leave the urban screen into open space, the game freezes for short periods of time.”
- “Fun, but needs optimization; freezes for a couple of minutes when you return to the map.”
- “Great game but it's gotten buggy.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The character development feature offers multiple classes and customization options, including a character designer that enhances gameplay. However, users have reported issues with accessing the purchased character designer, as attempts to use it redirect to the store without properly downloading the content. Despite these glitches, updates have been made promptly to improve the character design experience, reflecting ongoing support for character development.
- “Character development offers several classes to choose from, adding depth to gameplay.”
- “Bought the unlock, ship, and character designer too and have been playing happily since.”
- “Character development... several classes to choose from.”
- “Just got the elite version, purchased both ship designer and character designer, but attempting to use them takes me back to store page with a brief 'downloading purchases...' notice that ultimately does nothing.”
- “Persistent character development is a big plus.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game generally runs smoothly with good graphics and is less demanding than its sequel, performing well even on older devices. However, some users report performance issues, particularly freezing when returning to the map and glitches on certain devices like the Nexus 6, indicating room for optimization improvements.
- “It runs smoothly on older devices and isn't quite as demanding as its equally wonderful sequel.”
- “Game runs smoothly and has good graphics and gameplay but lacks a plot line to bring it all together.”
- “Fun, but needs optimization; freezes for a couple of minutes when you return to the map.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is immersive and dynamic, offering a constantly changing political environment that adds to the game's addictive replay value. Players enjoy the diverse roles available, such as trader, pirate, explorer, and bounty hunter, which further enriches the overall experience.
- “The replay value is outstanding and the challenge of thriving in a constantly changing political atmosphere is straight-up addictive.”
- “Trader, pirate, explorer, bounty hunter, etc. The atmosphere is also cool.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is entertaining, featuring a wry and quirky style that surprises players in unexpected moments.
- “It's entertaining, with a wry and quirky sense of humor that pops up when you least expect it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is criticized for being slow and tedious, particularly due to performance issues that make movement through the game world frustrating.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly praised, with users describing the soundtrack as fantastic and a strong positive aspect of the game.
- “Fantastic soundtrack as well.”