Starcom: Unknown Space

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.

Starcom: Unknown Space is a space, exploration and open world game developed and published by Wx3 Labs and LLC.
Released on September 02nd 2024 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and German.

It has received 2,399 reviews of which 2,203 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Starcom: Unknown Space into these genres:

Space Exploration Open World Action RPG Space Sim Story Rich Indie Sci-fi RPG Top-Down Shooter Action Combat Building Action-Adventure Lore-Rich Aliens Singleplayer Adventure Atmospheric 2D

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 8/10/11
Processor: Core i5 2.3 GHz+
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: 2 GB Direct3D 11 Capable video card or better (see additional notes)
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: Some users have reported issues with older, integrated Intel laptop GPUs. Dedicated GPU recommended. Installing to SSD recommended.

Reviews

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Dec. 2024

There was a PC game I played a long time ago called Solar Winds. A top down 2D space exploration game that at the time felt huge, vast and as if anything could happen if I explored or flew far enough. The anticipation of what I might discover. Played it again as an adult because I remember enjoying it so much but never got a chance to finish it. I learned what the phrase 'through rose-tinted glasses' meant and was slightly let down. Starcom: Unknown Space, in 2024 (haven't played Nexus yet) reminded me of what it felt like to play Solar Winds as a kid and I feel like I got my nostalgia fix I was looking for. Story was well written, light but thought provoking (if you don't mind reading a lot of text as there's no voice acting, which is probably a good thing). Had me hooked trying to piece together the mystery of this 'Unknown Space' while occasionally blowing up enemy ships. I feel there is a lot more that could be added to this game but it was created (mostly) by one just person so just wow. Worth a play for anyone looking to scratch that space exploration and ship building itch without it getting too complicated. It left me wanting more, which is a good thing....... when's the next one coming?? (^.^)

Dec. 2024

An outstanding game. Like the great old classics (Escape Velocity Nova), but with so much charm and writing that it feels like it's own game. Ship design is elegant but deep. The story is fantastic. It feels like an epic, as it should. The music and sound is excellent. I admit, I had to look up some things in order to solve it. But it's such a beautiful universe I don't mind being lost a bit. Incredible work by an indie dev. This was a masterpiece.

Sept. 2024

With strategy games, there is a term for the more casual style called beer and pretzel strategy. Games that are fun but not overly complicated. Games that can be played pretty quickly and will leave you wanting to play again because you're not burned out. This is a beer and pretzels space exploration/adventure game. It's not overly complicated and that's part of the charm. You fly around discovering new worlds, sending down away teams, and running through text based events. There are some minor issues with the trying to figure out what triggers what quest, and sometimes stumbling across what you need to get done feels like luck, but the developer is working to fix those issues and has been working to correct those problems up to the release date. That would be my one con for the game, outside of wishing there was more story to it, but for the 20+ hours I put into it from start to finish, I'm more than happy with what I got for what I paid for. Looking forward to the next one already and keeping my eye on future updates for this one.

Sept. 2024

If you love exploration, trading, slowly building up to a dreadnought ship, researching technologies, and blasting hostile aliens, then this game series is for you. Keep it going and thank you for this game!

Aug. 2024

Good stuff, a relaxing and interestingly written starship/crew game with exploration and light RPG elements. The ship builder is cool and intuitive, the planet graphics are good, the writing is good, the combat is pretty good, and the universe is reasonably interesting. This isn't going to amaze anyone but it's a solid and worthwhile indie space game. Kudos to the developer, and he deserves the support of a purchase for this one.

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24.50€

8.8

2,203

196

Online players

1,250

Developer

Wx3 Labs, LLC

Publisher

Wx3 Labs, LLC

Release 02 Sep 2024

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