Underplayed Gems

StarbaseSim (2025)

StarbaseSim cover
Developer
AshtorakSimGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A hands-on physics sandbox where you methodically move and assemble massive space hardware at real-world scale, experiencing the slow, deliberate pace of industrial operations.

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What players say

Players love the realistic Starship simulation but warn about a missing save system and unstable physics that cause frustration. The community is split: most praise the accuracy, while some say the developer is winding down development.

Screenshots

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