Game
App 211820
Starbound
Chucklefish · released Jul 22, 2016
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Price
$14.99
US store
Reviews
90%
87,461 · Very Positive
Playing now
733
sampled 31m ago
24h peak
733
all-time seen 797
Followers
262,287
23h ago
Owners (est.)
~4.4M
2.2M – 7M
YouTube activity
10
videos · 30 d29
creators68.8K
views · 1 yTwitch activity 25 watching · 3 live
9
avg viewers · 30 d852
hours watched · 30 d30
streamers · 30 dProduct info
from Steam's PICS · read 3d ago- Change number
- 39,323,160
- Public build
- 16,302,742 · Nov 18, 2024 (1y ago)
- Operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
- Architecture
- —
- Install size
- 2.1 GB · 869 MB download
- Install folder
Starbound- Controller support
- —
- Metacritic
- 81
- Homepage
- www.playstarbound.com
- Release state
- released
- Community
- hub · Workshop · stats
Steam Deck
PlayableTested Feb 23, 2022 on build 4,369,387
- !Default controller config not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- iExternal controllers not supported primary player
Branches · 1
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 16,302,742 | Nov 18, 2024 · 1y ago |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,302,742 | public | Nov 18, 2024 11:52 | 3d ago |
Depots · 6
content of the public branch| Depot | Name | OS | Language | DLC / shared | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211821 | all | 907 MB | 689 MB | 612190494005252909 | |||
| 211822 | windows | 357 MB | 45 MB | 3176698905874508149 | |||
| 211823 | windows 64-bit | 406 MB | 58 MB | 2204433742415235791 | |||
| 211824 | macos | 162 MB | 27 MB | 7357167301525874818 | |||
| 211825 | linux | 220 MB | 50 MB | 8349984589792238818 | |||
| 228986 | windows | shared from #228980 | — | — |
Launch options · 10
| Executable | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|
linux/run-client.sh |
linux 64-bit | |
osx/Starbound.app |
macos 64-bit | |
win32/starbound.exe |
windows 32-bit | |
win64/starbound.exe |
windows 64-bit | |
linux/run-server.sh |
linux 64-bit | |
osx/run-server.sh |
macos 64-bit | |
win32/starbound_server.exe |
windows 32-bit | |
win64/starbound_server.exe |
windows 64-bit | |
win64/mod_uploader.exe |
windows 64-bit | Launch Mod Uploader Tool |
win32/starbound.exe |
windows 64-bit | Play Starbound (32-bit) |
Languages · 1
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35137 | Starbound | Store or CD key | $14.99 |
Bundles · 2
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chucklefish & Friends Bundle | 12 | -15% | $150.60 |
| Pixel Pioneers | 3 | -10% | $31.48 |
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
| When | Note | Build | Update size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | 1.4.4 Hotfix Patch Notes Hi everyone! Tiny changelist to resolve a launch issue: Fixed issue preventing launch on new MacOS since Sequoia 15.1 update |
16,302,742 | 1.9 GB total |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Starbound 1.4: Bounty Hunter Update https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4471358/961f031e792b8323e4f00cfa1890fed1817aa4f2.gif We're excited to announce the release of Starbound 1.4 - the 'Bounty Hunter' update! In this update players can become bounty hunters, seeking out criminal gangs through missions and climb the ranks as they rebuild the Peacekeepers and restore law and order to the universe. There |
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| Oct 18, 2017 | 1.3.3 Hotfix Patch Notes Original Post Hey, everyone! Things are busy here as we’re still hard at work on the 1.4 update. A number of players have been encountering a crash bug when switching between weapons of the same type, so we decided to address that with a hotfix update rather than waiting for the next patch. While we’re at it, though, we figured we’d throw in one more useful feature: category tags for Steam Worksho |
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| Oct 18, 2017 | 1.3.3 Hotfix Patch Notes Original Post Hey, everyone! Things are busy here as we’re still hard at work on the 1.4 update. A number of players have been encountering a crash bug when switching between weapons of the same type, so we decided to address that with a hotfix update rather than waiting for the next patch. While we’re at it, though, we figured we’d throw in one more useful feature: category tags for Steam Worksho |
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| Jul 18, 2017 | Starbound 1.3.2 Changelog Hello, Starbound has been updated with some minor gameplay changes and bug fixes. Everyone on Steam should see the update immediately, but those on GOG and Humble may need to wait a little while for the files to update. :SBmm: Check below for patch notes! :SBmm: Additions & Changes Reduce cost of player station parts Show some system information on hovering over stars in the navigation interface S |
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| Jun 19, 2017 | Starbound 1.3.1 Changelog Hey everyone! :SBmm: We've just released a Starbound update with some minor changes and bug fixes. Check below for patch notes! :SBmm: Minor Changes / Bug Fixes Added and improved sound effects for a variety of monsters, weapons and mech components Fixed lots of typos Fix ‘Parts and Labour’ quest description not matching its requirements Fix bookmarks not being sorted alphabetically Fix players ‘s |
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| Jun 8, 2017 | Starbound 1.3 - Spacefarer Update https://youtu.be/iX3Mvvm5vRI Hello! Starbound 1.3 - Spacefarer Update is here! With the Spacefarer Update, our goal was to give players more things to do in space! Starbound has always focused heavily on traveling from planet to planet, but objectively space is just much cooler than any planet. Check out the trailer for an overview of what we've added this patch, or check the patch notes below for |
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| Jan 18, 2017 | Starbound 1.2.2 Changelog Hey everyone! That unstable hotfix from last week is now a stable hotfix! Thank you to everyone who checked out the unstable branch and helped ensure we weren't releasing a hotbreak. Here's what we fixed: Fix a bug causing frequent save file corruption on Windows after power loss Fix generated monsters not using their special attacks Fix kill achievements not unlocking properly Fix several materia |
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| Dec 15, 2016 | Starbound 1.2 - Vault Update https://youtu.be/ru5Mh7_IxuE Hello! Many thanks for everyone who helped us out by playing 1.2 on the unstable branch and provided feedback or bug reports. Starbound 1.2 - Vault Update is here! Check out the trailer above to get the gist of what's been added in 1.2, or check the patch notes below for a more in-depth list. Or both, even! Follow your heart! Either way, please enjoy the last big Starb |
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| Sep 19, 2016 | v1.1.1 - Changelog Morning everyone! We've released a small update this morning that should take care of some collection-related issues introduced in 1.1, plus a few other little things! Click through to read the patch notes. :) Starbound v1.1.1 Changelog Make previously captured monsters and previously completed fossils unlock their relevant collectible entries Pets and fossils will need to be dropped and picked ba |
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| Sep 8, 2016 | Starbound v1.1 - Changelog Hey, everyone! It's patch day! Version 1.1 is our first content patch since the full release of Starbound -- we've added a fishing game, item collections, Novakid villages and more! Check the changelog below for a list of major/minor changes and bug fixes, and then go relocate some Fluffalo! Major Changes https://giant.gfycat.com/ElectricFeistyArctichare.gif Fishing Two tiers of fishing rods are n |
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