
Starbound— Genres, rating & game data
Starbound is a 2D adventure game with a heavy focus on the sandbox aspect and procedurally generated levels. Unlike many similar games of this genre, Starbound has a story you need to follow. Playing as a space officer whose planet was destroyed by aliens, you explore the universe and prepare for th
Starbound is a sandbox game developed by Chucklefish, 2016. It stands out for casual gameplay, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Available in multiplayer and co-op mode. With an iRank Score of 82/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
About Starbound
Starbound is a 2D adventure game with a heavy focus on the sandbox aspect and procedurally generated levels. Unlike many similar games of this genre, Starbound has a story you need to follow. Playing as a space officer whose planet was destroyed by aliens, you explore the universe and prepare for the revenge. In general, Starbound is a typical 2D sandbox with such activities as spelunking, crafting and exploring that are united with story missions. Quests help to find the information about the in-game universe and races and lead through different tasks. Some levels are based on platforming only, while the others make you change the environment and solve puzzles. Some of them are based on the character’s ability to turn into a ball and use both hands to hold tools. And still, the key feature of Starbound is procedurally generated levels and their design. The game features a huge amount of planets to explore, with multiple caves, buildings, labyrinths, and forests.
iRank Score
82/100 ↗Rating
👍 73%
852 votes
Type
Sandbox, RPG, Adventure
Released
2016
Updated July 2026
Developer
Chucklefish
Avg. playtime
~17h
Platforms
PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Official trailer for Starbound
Screenshots of Starbound





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