Starling

About

"Starling is a third-person base-building exploration game where you gather resources across the galaxy as an employee of Starling Corp to supply your home planet. Equipped with a jetpack, you'll explore diverse planets, extract minerals, chop trees, and fish for supplies to upgrade your tools, gear, and base. Your mission: rebuild your space station after a catastrophic incident left it in ruins."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game is adorable and fun, showcasing great potential for future updates.
It's a free student project that offers a unique take on the survival genre with a beautifully crafted atmosphere.
Developers are responsive to community feedback, and the game includes considerate mechanics like an unstuck button.

The building menu can be confusing initially, and there are limitations on inventory space and jetpack capacity.
There are no adjustable audio/visual settings, which can detract from the experience.
The game has a small map size with only two worlds available at the moment.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, contributing to a fun and distinctive experience in the survival genre. However, players have noted the lack of customizable graphical settings, leading some to attempt adjustments through Steam's properties.
- “A fun and unique take on the survival genre with a great art style!”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization for the game on the Steam Deck has been criticized, with users highlighting performance issues as a significant drawback. Other concerns are considered minor in comparison, suggesting that addressing the performance would greatly enhance the overall experience.
- “If you could fix the performance on the Steam Deck, I would recommend it.”
- “If you could fix the performance on the Steam Deck, I would recommend.”
- “Every other issue besides performance is primarily a nitpick.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its player-friendly mechanics, including an "unstuck" button that enhances the overall experience by addressing common frustrations. These thoughtful design choices contribute to a more enjoyable and accessible gameplay experience.
- “The unstuck button and other mechanics are incredibly considerate to players, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is enriched by features like the unstuck button, which shows a thoughtful approach to player needs.”
- “I appreciate the unstuck button and similar mechanics; they really demonstrate how much the developers care about player experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that the game would benefit from additional music options, indicating a desire for more variety or customization in the soundtrack.
- “I recommend this nice game from a student, but it needs an option for music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating an immersive and visually stunning experience for players.
- “Beautifully crafted atmosphere.”