Underplayed Gems

Pixel Starships (2023)

Pixel Starships cover
Developer
SavySoda
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 2,977 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced, strategic spaceship management game where you build and command your own vessel alongside other real players in a persistent online universe.

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What players say

Players describe a pixel-art ship manager with deep customization and AI programming, but nearly all agree it is heavily pay-to-win with a grindy progression that demands real money or extreme patience. Reviews consistently note frequent balance patches that can invalidate builds, and the player base is thin at low ranks so you repeatedly face the same paying or smurfing opponents.

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