Starsim

About

Starsim is a single player open world role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by mar_v and was released on November 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Starsim is a sci-fi multi-genre (pausable real-time, text quest, Turn-based tactic) computer game where you can become anyone. Players explore a partly-randomly generated galaxy, with each sector featuring multiple stars and planets. This leads to a universe with hundreds of planets, each with their own economy, government, and opinion of the player. The game is not limited by borders and allows…

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Deep and immersive gameplay with a variety of activities such as planet missions, trading, scavenging, and fighting aliens.
Active developer support with regular updates and good performance on platforms like the Steam Deck.
Nostalgic appeal for fans of the space RPG genre, especially those familiar with classics like Space Rangers.

Poor translation and numerous grammar errors, leading to a sloppy and sometimes confusing experience.
Graphics and UI are considered low quality and not fitting for the game style, with some bugs and glitches present.
High difficulty level that may be frustrating, especially for new players without prior experience in similar games.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a new faction system that adds some variability, but the story is minimal and mainly conveyed through frequent text quests. Overall, there is no substantial narrative driving the experience.
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as deep and engaging, offering a rich experience beyond basic mechanics.
- “Deep gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users feel that the graphics are noticeably lower quality compared to similar games, giving the impression of an outdated or simplified version.
- “Unfortunately, it's like a lesser quality version and if I played the two side by side I would think this Star Sim was the old game since it has worse graphics and seems like a stripped down clone.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent bugs that negatively impact its overall stability. Users report a lack of polish, leading to crashes and glitches during gameplay.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game for its immersive space adventure atmosphere, highlighting how effectively it draws players into its sci-fi setting.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and demanding, often requiring extensive effort and patience to progress.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is described as annoying and monotonous, contributing to a less enjoyable experience, especially alongside some initial UI glitches.
- “Annoying monotonous music.”