Starship Theory

Starship Theory

Released May 2026

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

50% positive · 1,144 reviews
Not yet
Recently released, post-launch plans unclear
Low confidence
Recently Launched
Not yet
Recently released, post-launch plans unclear
Low confidence
Recently Launched

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Starship Theory is a ship-building survival game developed by Reconnect Software. It entered Early Access and received a series of feature patches and updates between July 2017 and July 2018, covering additions like new ship types, fire logic improvements, save system overhauls, painting options, and starting difficulty choices. The game then formally released on May 31, 2026 — only 26 days before today's date — after a prolonged Early Access period. Because the game only recently left Early Access and became a full release, there simply hasn't been enough time to observe whether the developer plans continued post-launch content. The developer has made no post-launch announcements about future updates, expansions, or DLC, nor have they stated that the game is content-complete. The store description and DLC listing show no unreleased content. Given how recently the game launched, it's too early to draw conclusions about what's next.
Evidence
Game released as a full 1.0 product on May 31, 2026 after a long Early Access period. Store description describes a complete ship-building survival experience with no mention of planned future content or ongoing seasons.
store metadata · May 31, 2026 source ambiguous
medium
Last developer news post before the 1.0 release, from July 31, 2018 — over seven years before the game's full launch. No developer communication has been made post-launch.
news post · Jul 31, 2018 source ambiguous
low

Media

Details

Publisher
Reconnect Software
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. You begin with 4 survivors lost in unknown space.

I'M GIVIN' HER ALL SHE'S GOT, CAPTAIN!

Build a starship your own way. Plan the layout. Construct upgrades. Research new technology. Maintain complex components. Vent oxygen to extinguish fires.

MAKE IT SO

Break apart and mine asteroids. Trade with neutral ships you encounter. Threaten and bribe opponents. Salvage minerals from wrecked ships.

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

Train your crew in agility, endurance, intelligence, engineering and combat. Keep them fed, rested and happy so they perform at their best. Make sure the ship is clean and topped up with oxygen.

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

Engage hostile targets by targeting specific components. Unlock new weapons. Manage heat levels. Avoid collisions with asteroids. Endure heat from passing by a star. Engage the warp jump to escape disaster.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content