Pixel Starships 2

Pixel Starships 2

Early access since Aug 2025

First Glimpse on Steam Next: Build, Configure, and Manage every aspect of your own Starship. An FTL-esque game in a MMO setting. Pre bundled with deep strategy, exploration, PVP, market economy, trading, mining. Basically everything a star captain wants to do after a day at the office :)

28% positive · 394 reviews
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In early access, still in active development
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In early access, still in active development
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Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Pixel Starships 2 entered Steam Early Access on August 27, 2025 and has been receiving a steady stream of developer updates ever since. The developer has shipped at least 6 major content updates since launch, including the November 2025 update (v0.8.8) that introduced Level 9 ships, a new planet exploration system, and new storyline missions; the June 30, 2026 update that added Level 10 ships with new rooms and weapons; and the July 29, 2026 update (v0.9.105) that introduced a Prestige system, an Egg Hatching system, a Sacrifice/Recycling system, and new Legendary crew members. In addition to major content drops, feature patches have shipped roughly every 2–4 weeks throughout this period. A Q1 2026 roadmap published on January 5, 2026 outlined several systems still in development at that time, including Ground Battles, a Live Ship Update system, an Annual Tournament, and ship skins — with some of those features (such as a Room Skins system) having since been delivered in the February 2026 update. The most recent developer communication was on July 29, 2026, with no signs of a slowdown in update cadence. The game remains in Early Access with no announcement of a 1.0 launch date or conclusion of development. This is a game actively being built toward its eventual full release.
Evidence
Major update v0.9.105 shipped: Prestige system, Egg Hatching, Sacrifice/Recycling system, Legendary crew members, and LLPVP matchmaking changes.
news post · Jul 29, 2026 source content shipped
high
Level 10 ships launched with new rooms (Pirate Boarding Pod, Cryo Beam, Extraction Beam), new characters, and ship skins.
news post · Jun 30, 2026 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
SavySoda
Achievements
57
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Pixel Starships 2 is a starship building and battle game in an MMO universe. Featuring full ship customization, online fleets, exploration, programmable AI, detailed planning, micro-management, and complex battle tactics. The strategy mechanics are inspired by games such as FTL, Eve online, and Final Fantasy, and XCom.

Battle

Engage in epic real-time or asynchronous battles in Pixel Starships 2, where you command your fully-customized starship in strategic PvP and PvE combat across the galaxy. Layout your crew, program advanced battle AI, and unleash devastating combos as you face off against players from around the world in intense tactical showdowns.

New Systems

In addition to a new graphics engine, PSS2 introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics. Oxygen and door access is now available. Ensure your mission critical rooms are well connected. New weapons facilities such as the bomb launcher introduce a new layer of depth. Room placement is even more important with bonuses for optimal placement.

Programmable

The programmable AI system is back with improvements. New filtering conditions allow fine-grain control for AFK setup. At the same time new AI chip unlocking, Presets, Layouts, and Templates allow quick strategic changes.

Market Economy

The economy in the game is entirely market driven. You can loot, mine, craft, and re-sell items and equipment. Take advantage of resources in specific regions to create rare items. Control lucrative planets and trade routes for maximum economic advantage.

Crew

Discover new races and crew each with new unique abilities. Crew members now have 6 core stats, plus 4 resistance and skill stats which can be trained and leveled up to take on various specializations. Send your crew on new away missions to take down monsters on different planets.


Tournament

eSports tournaments are a big part of Pixel Starships. New league and tournament modes are coming soon. The tournament system is now split into amateur and professional leagues to suit differing level of play.

We will continue to post development updates on the steam page and forums. Please add the game to your wishlist to receive upcoming updates.

Key Features -

● Build Epic Starships of your own design.

● Many races, aliens, factions to command and conquer.

● Battle it out with other real players in a single massive online universe.

● Manage diplomacy, recruitment, research, exploration!

● Control ship's power and limited resources. Discover epic weapons.

● Build and deploy support crafts to augment your Starship.

● Cross-section full ship control and battles.

● Explore planets, discover the secrets of space.

● Form alliances and battle with your friends to achieve victory!

● Program situational AI commands for subsystems and crew. Allowing automatic combats and offline play. (from ship level 4 after building command room)

Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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