Starbound
Released July 22, 2016 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About Starbound
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 and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.
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 and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe…
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows XP or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i3 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Starbound FAQ
When did Starbound come out?
Starbound was released on July 22, 2016 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Starbound on PlayStation 5?
No. Starbound has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Starbound on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Starbound launched on Xbox Series X|S on October 24, 2024.
Is Starbound on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Starbound has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Starbound?
Starbound is developed by Chucklefish Games.
Is Starbound multiplayer?
Yes. Starbound supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Starbound cost?
Starbound costs $14.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Starbound good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 123,328 reviews are positive. Critics average 87/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Starbound?
The minimum GPU is 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Starbound system requirements page.
