
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action-adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and tactical combat, developed and published by independent studio Wx3 Labs. The full version was released on PC via Steam on September 2, 2024.
You begin with a small scout ship in an open universe of more than a hundred star systems. Undiscovered planets, lost derelicts, artifacts and strange phenomena are scattered across the map, and over 230 anomalies each come with their own illustration and short story.
The ship builder is the heart of progression. You add modules to turn your scout into a deep space explorer, a fast strike craft or a heavily armored battlecruiser, and you can share blueprints with other players. Scientific discoveries earn Research Points that unlock weapons, shields, armor and crew upgrades in a large tech tree.
Combat is real-time and top-down, built around positioning, timing and the loadout you designed. Alien factions react to your choices, so you decide whom to trust, trade with, hire or fight. More than 60 main and side missions, a searchable ship log and save-anywhere support outside combat round out the campaign.
It is a single-player game with adjustable difficulty. Fans of the earlier Starcom: Nexus will recognize the mechanics, but this is a new story that needs no prior knowledge.
It suits players who enjoy classic Star Control-style exploration, ship design and a self-paced sci-fi campaign.
Activation: Keys activate on Steam for Windows PC.
Edition: The standard game includes the full campaign. Steam lists no paid DLC.
Language: Supports English, German, Russian and Ukrainian.
Before you buy, check the activation platform and region on each offer, and read how to activate your CD key if you are new to digital keys. More information is on the official Starcom: Unknown Space website.
Open-world universe with over a hundred star systems.
More than 230 illustrated anomalies to investigate.
Modular ship builder with shareable blueprints.
Deep research tree for weapons, shields and crew.
Fast-paced, real-time tactical space combat.
Alien factions that react to your actions.
Over 60 main story and side missions.
Steam Workshop support and save-anywhere outside combat.
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