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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.
Release Date
Jul 22, 2016
Developer
Chucklefish Games
Publisher
Chucklefish Games
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Starbound FAQ & buying guide

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Is Starbound worth buying?

Steam
90.1% positive
'Very Positive', 123,017 reviews
Metacritic
81
Critics (IGDB)
87/100
5 critics

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What is Starbound about?

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…

Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalSpaceAdventureCraftingPixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Starbound?

Right now the lowest price for Starbound we're tracking is $1.69 at Kinguin — 89% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Starbound has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Starbound is $1.66 at Kinguin on June 10, 2026. The current best price is about 2% above that low.

Is Starbound worth buying?

90% of 123,017 Steam user reviews for Starbound are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 81.

When was Starbound released?

Starbound released on July 22, 2016, developed by Chucklefish Games and published by Chucklefish Games.

What platforms is Starbound available on?

Starbound is available on Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Starbound prices drop?

Starbound last hit a new low of $1.66 on June 10, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.69. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Starbound?

The cheapest Starbound price right now is $1.69 at Kinguin, 89% below the Steam price.

Starbound price comparison across stores
StoreDiscountPriceBuy link
KinguinBest price—$1.69Buy Starbound at Kinguin
YuPlay-87%$2.11Buy Starbound at YuPlay
Instant Gaming-87%$2.19Buy Starbound at Instant Gaming
Steam—$14.99Buy Starbound at Steam

All-time low: $1.66 at Kinguin on Jun 10, 2026 — the current best price is 2% above it.

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