Star Birds

Star Birds

Early access since Sep 2025

Star Birds is a chill factory building and resource management game. Mine asteroids and create brain-twisting production networks. Level by level, you guide your feathered crew to new interstellar horizons!

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Evaluation

Star Birds entered Early Access on September 10, 2025 and has been receiving substantial content additions at a steady pace ever since. Since launch, the developer has shipped four major updates: the Flora & Fauna update on January 22, 2026 (new star system Paradeira, three campaign levels, alien plants, Free Play mode); Patch 0.2 Part 2 on February 19, 2026 (Level 11, Spider Ducks species with pipe-crossing mechanics); the Lava & Logistics update on May 26, 2026 (star system Cinnakeet, campaign sectors 12–14, lava mechanics, Alien Trader, Mac and controller support); and additional feature and bug-fix patches through June 12, 2026. On August 19, 2026, the developer published a detailed roadmap post titled "Roadmap to the Grand Finale," confirming that Level 15 (the Antimatter Update) will arrive in October 2026, introducing both the new campaign level and "Cosmic Seasons" — a new monthly challenge mode where all players share the same procedurally generated map and compete on leaderboards. Following that, the full 1.0 release is targeted for Q1 2027, bringing the fifth and final star system with new buildings, resources, cutscenes, and the resolution of the Strangelets storyline. The 1.0 launch is also planned to expand to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games Store, and GOG. On September 10, 2026, the developer announced that Level 15 is already available in public beta for all players, with the official release described as "only a few weeks away" and the polished Cosmic Seasons feature arriving in October alongside the official update. Development is proceeding on schedule per the August roadmap. The game remains squarely in Early Access with a clear, developer-confirmed path to completion. Anyone waiting for the finished game should expect the 1.0 release in early 2027.
Evidence
Level 15 is now available in public beta for all players, with official release described as 'only a few weeks away' in October 2026. Cosmic Seasons monthly challenge mode is also included in the beta. Development is on track with the August roadmap.
news post · Sep 10, 2026 source content planned
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Developer roadmap post confirms Level 15 'Antimatter Update' planned for October 2026, followed by full 1.0 release in Q1 2027 with the fifth and final star system. Also confirms platform expansion to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
news post · Aug 19, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Toukana Interactive
Achievements
73
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Star Birds is a relaxing factory building and resource management game where you mine asteroids and create production networks. Level by level, you guide your crew to new star systems, each one coming with its own challenges: frosty cold, scorching heat and … wait, is that an alien tentacle?!

No matter if you're a genre veteran or new to factory builders: the Star Birds are happy to have you by their side. The universe is puzzling, and chaos would ensue very quickly without you.

Scan and claim nearby asteroids to mine resources ranging from ice and metals to rather obscure things. Build production facilities and automate the manufacturing of increasingly advanced goods. Deliver products to your space station to fulfill quests that satisfy the needs of your birds, however odd these might be. Establish transportation routes to create a bustling cosmic production network, advance your technology and ultimately take off to foreign star systems to pursue the mysteries of your galaxy!

360° Base Building 


Place buildings on procedurally generated asteroids and build your own little worlds floating in space. Use each asteroid's unique shape and available surface to create the perfect production network. Take the role of a cosmic pioneer and strategically place and connect production facilities with hand-drawn-pipes to optimize your resource flow.

Explore and Experiment


Gather resources and explore different ways to transform and combine them into a variety of goods you're going to need for your mission. Investigate the asteroid's surface, overcome unforeseen obstacles and excavate mysterious artifacts.

Missions and Mysteries


Follow strange traces and lead your crew to uncover a big secret awaiting you in the far reaches of your galaxy. Explore and master the oddities of foreign star systems to conclude this adventurous journey.

Automate and Admire


Establish an ever-growing network of production chains throughout your star system. Improve and optimize, or sit back and watch the satisfying rhythm of your bustling space factory.

Collect and Complete
Fill your collection with all the things you find on your journey! Take on bonus challenges and earn shiny medals for perfecting your setup.

Set out for the stars!
Upgrade your space station and research advanced technologies. Unlock new production paths and increase their efficiency to start your journey into the unknown depths of space and uncover its mysteries!

✅ What Star Birds offers ✅

  • 360° building on asteroids ranging from space potato to various easter eggs

  • resource gathering & management mechanics

  • a vibrant art style inspired by kurzgesagt videos (and lots of birds, of course)

  • a mysterious campaign and story with kurzgesagt vibes

  • resources & production processes inspired by real science

  • high replayability on countless procedurally generated asteroids

  • intuitive and satisfying game mechanics

  • a unique and colorful journey through outer space

  • a magpie's nest full of shiny achievements

❌ What Star Birds doesn't offer ❌

  • bird-perspective roleplaying gameplay

  • multiplayer features or BvB (bird vs bird)

  • 4X strategy gameplay

  • realistic simulation and physics (the birds are going through enough in our videos)

Star Birds is made by Toukana Interactive, creators of Dorfromantik, and the curiosity sparking animation studio kurzgesagt – in a nutshell. A match made in space, but also in Germany. With each side extending the other a wing, this collaboration has gone from bad puns about fruit to creating a colorful space mining operation that we're proud to send our birds on.

Speaking of: No birds were harmed in the creation of this game, we promise!

Last evaluated Sep 29, 2026
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