Underplayed Gems

Starship Theory (2017)

Starship Theory cover
Developer
Reconnect Software
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
2.5 of 5, 1,124 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You feel like a desperate captain juggling crew needs, ship repairs, and tactical decisions in the cold emptiness of space.

ship buildingsurvivalmanagementreal-time with pauseatmospherictensestrategicresource management

What players say

Players are deeply split. Some call it a relaxing, simple space base-builder, but many more say it is unplayable without a tutorial, crashes often, and forces constant saving. Long-time players point out that development stalled with no endgame, and a single developer is still working on it.

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