The Last Starship (2023)

- Developer
- Introversion Software
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Rating
- 3.8 of 5, 1,632 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical, open-ended space sandbox where you design, build, and manage a starship at your own pace, with each decision shaping a low-stakes voyage of discovery and gradual progress.
sandboxopen-endedmethodicalexploratorysci-ficonstructivesystematicincremental
What players say
Players enjoy the ship building and factory automation, comparing it to Factorio and Rimworld. Many say it lacks content in early access but has solid replayability. Some report bugs and performance lags with large fleets, while others praise regular updates for adding depth.
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