1.6 GB
Last updated
Last updated
Fix the ship, beam down, and come back with a story that was not on the mission list.
Starbound is a free sandbox game released under Proprietary commercial game. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 1.6 GB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.
Choose how to install
Install your purchased copy with the PlayBound Launcher.
Get your own copy from GOG or Steam, then install it with that store's client or installer. PlayBound can locate an installed copy afterward.
Windows
Return to PlayBound and use Locate if the launcher does not discover the installed executable automatically.
macOS
Install the macOS build for the copy you own. Return to PlayBound after installation; if PlayBound cannot locate it automatically, launch it through the store client.
Linux
Install the Linux build for the copy you own. Return to PlayBound after installation; if PlayBound cannot locate it automatically, launch it through the store client.
How to join and navigate multiplayer lobbies and servers in Starbound.
Join a friend's Starbound game through Steam or connect to a dedicated server by address. Every player needs the same game and compatible mods.
Minimum
Windows, macOS (Intel), or Linux; Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 256 MB graphics memory, 3 GB free. Windows requires DirectX 9.0c; Linux requires OpenGL 2.1. Mac store minimum is OS X 10.9 with a 64-bit Intel CPU.
Recommended
Core i3, 4 GB RAM, discrete GPU, 4 GB free. Steam lists the same memory and storage for Mac and Linux; Linux requires OpenGL 2.1.
Yes, but the server needs the game files and clients need compatible versions and mods.
The PC store listing does not advertise native controller support.
Yes. The story and sandbox can be played solo.
Starbound is sold on GOG and Steam; use the copy you own.
Yes. Starbound has multiplayer. You can host a game on your own PC. It also supports co-op play.