Stellar Wind Idle: Space RPG

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Stellar Wind Idle is a sci-fi RPG that combines idle gameplay with real-time strategy elements. Players manage and upgrade their spaceship while automating battles against alien enemies for resource gathering and exploration. The game features AFK gameplay, allowing players to progress even while not actively playing.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The graphics are fantastic and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game is enjoyable for casual players, allowing for progress without heavy grinding or constant play.
There are regular updates and new features being added, showing the developers' commitment to improving the game.

The game has a significant pay-to-win aspect, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks variety, leading to boredom over time.
The interface is chaotic and can be confusing, making it hard to navigate and enjoy the game fully.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their fantastic quality, smooth interfaces, and compelling designs, particularly in ship visuals. However, some users note a lack of variety and mention that the realistic graphics can sometimes lead to blurriness, making it difficult to see details. Overall, while the visuals are impressive, there are mixed feelings about their impact on gameplay clarity.
- “The graphics and animations are fantastic.”
- “Good consistent gameplay... graphics are great, smooth interfaces and excellent storylines.”
- “Awesome graphics & worthy to play.”
- “Graphics are fantastic but lack in variety.”
- “Progress isn't necessarily tied to purchasing power, though the graphics could use a touch of polishing.”
- “But... because you made the graphics more realistic, it became blurry and hard to see.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The game's storyline has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it stale and in need of improvement, particularly noting that it lacks replayability for missions and ends abruptly at chapter 9. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the narrative sometimes fails to align with the battles, leading to a disconnect in the experience. Overall, the story serves as a decent backdrop but could benefit from more depth and additional content.
- “Really like the graphics and story so far.”
- “Good consistent gameplay... graphics are great, smooth interfaces and excellent storylines.”
- “Storyline could use some definite work, however.”
- “I'm not really a fan of PvP stuff in the game, but the storyline and other aspects of the game are very nice...”
- “Story says enemies will be Endauri, but the actual enemies are mixed-up ships.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
23%
38%
The monetization model of the game is primarily based on microtransactions, allowing players to purchase resource packs, though many users feel these are overpriced. Players appreciate the absence of ads, which enhances the overall experience, and while the game is mostly free-to-play, some elements lean towards a pay-to-win structure. Overall, the lack of intrusive ads and the enjoyable gameplay contribute positively to the monetization aspect.
- “Basically there are no ads, and progressing feels good.”
- “Amazing game and no ads.”
- “F2P, no pop-ups, no ads.”
- “As an idle game, you gradually gain resources over time, and must collect them periodically--and, as one may expect, there are many microtransactions available.”
- “A word of advice to those who manage this game's microtransactions: I would buy a lot more resource packs if they were less expensive.”
- “Uhh, I'd like to report my in-game purchase problems. I can't buy the promo; it says insufficient funds, but I have enough credits on my payment account.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging ship designs, and smooth graphics, making it enjoyable for both active and idle play. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in depth after a few days, with occasional balancing issues and clunky controls. Overall, while the game offers a solid experience, it may require patience and a willingness to grind for progression.
- “A rather fun space game with cool ship designs and interesting combat mechanics.”
- “Good consistent gameplay... graphics are great, smooth interfaces and excellent storylines.”
- “Gameplay is varied and intriguing enough to keep you occupied as long as you want; for me, generally until my phone is low on battery!”
- “Have a few balancing problems, and its different gameplay means players can't just jump in and master everything.”
- “Controls could be a little clunky and gameplay got repetitive; I got a solid month of gameplay out of it.”
- “Amazing idea but insanely repetitive; I want to see some major gameplay changes, it's unplayable after the third day.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with some describing it as "a bit grindy" and noting a potential pay-to-win element. However, despite this, many still enjoy the overall gameplay experience, considering it solid and engaging.
- “It's a bit grindy and a bit pay-to-win, but the overall game is solid and engaging.”
- “Cool game so far, a little grindy, but I still think it's fun.”
- “Good, but there's a lot of grinding involved.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and seamless integration with battle sound effects, evoking a strong resemblance to the acclaimed soundtrack of Eve Online, making it particularly fitting for a space-themed experience.
- “The music is amazing and works really great with the sound effects from the battles.”
- “The music reminds me of EVE Online, which is superb for a space game.”