The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (16) - 93% of the 16 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Mostly Positive (443) - 78% of the 443 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
15 Feb, 2023
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Why Early Access?

“The Last Starship is the most ambitious project we have ever attempted and we cannot achieve the full scope of our ambition without the support of a committed and engaged community. From ship design and equipment types to mission development, world-building and story, all aspects of this game will be developed over time and with feedback from the players. We promise that from Alpha 1 you will have a deep and enriching game experience, that will continue to increase month by month as we layer in new systems, content and technology.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate being in early access for several years, however we promise to provide regular, roughly monthly - 6 weekly build updates as the game develops and increases in complexity and scope, based on feedback from the Early Access community. We aim to be responsive to the requests and needs of the player base and will be providing updates for as long as there is an audience to play them!”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We do not view development as a short Early Access phase, followed by a V1 launch. Instead, we see a continuous path towards an ever bigger universe with a complex system of systems approach to start-up and fleet design. At some point in the distant future we may label a build version 1.0, however the step up from Early Access will not be large.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At present you can design your hull shape and customise the internal layout and equipment package of your starship. Ships can be shared via steamworks and our combat system intelligently picks an enemy fleet with a similar military capability to your own warship. You can also test your design against a limited number of procedurally generated missions that vary in objective and difficulty. The build is constantly changing and improving and to see the current state of the build please visit our you tube channel.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Introversion promises only ever to charge you once, after which all future updates to the game will be free. This is both during Early Access and post Version 1.0. Pricing may vary during steam sales.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“To support each update, Mark and Chris will release a YouTube video describing the update and the inspiration behind it. We will be occasionally available for Reddit AMAs and will monitor the discord server / steam forums. We can’t spend a huge amount of time engaging on a 1:1 level, because we have a game to make, but we plan to work in the same way in which we developed Prison Architect - we steer the ship, but you can suggest a course…”
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About This Game

The Last Starship is a 2D space construction and simulation game, where you design and upgrade your own star ship. Use it to explore vibrant star systems, uncover unique resources, and discover hidden secrets. Your choices shape your experience — become a daring pirate hunter, a resourceful miner, a space engineer, a reliable spacebus driver, and more! Dive into colorful star systems in this ever-expanding sandbox environment, and enjoy regular free updates throughout the development process. Your journey through the cosmos is just beginning!

With your crew awaiting orders, it’s time to bring your starship to life. Build the vessel of your wildest imagination, or recreate legendary ships from iconic movies and fiction. Stop by the local space colony to gather equipment and supplies. Start with a reactor to power your engines, and then lay down crucial pipework and electrical systems. Keep life support steady, or your journey may be cut short.

Unleash the full potential of our community’s creativity through ship sharing on the Steam Workshop. If you can envision it, you can design it, share it, and let others engage in epic adventures and battles with your creation.

Take full command of your starship’s arsenal. Will you mount lasers for precision shots, or railguns for devastating impact? Do you favor heavier armor for resilience, or enhanced agility to outmaneuver foes? Opt for stealth to slip by unnoticed, or load up on raw firepower to dominate the battlefield. The Last Starship isn’t just about firepower; it’s a test of tactical thinking, where each encounter demands careful planning, adaptability, and precise strikes.

The sector map opens the gateway to a vibrant, procedurally generated universe brimming with missions, anomalies, and unexpected discoveries. Meet a diverse array of characters — some allies, some adversaries — each with their own compelling stories and requests for help. Embark on daring rescues, deliver vital cargo, or hunt down notorious pirates. Every decision you make shapes your path, carving your unique journey through an ever-changing galaxy full of wonder and peril.

Space is cold, dark, and vast. To survive, you must gather essential resources — water, oxygen, and fuel — to maintain your ships and sustain your crew. Whether you’re deploying drones for space wreck salvage, or using lasers to extract raw materials for a massive mining rig, establishing a seamless operation is crucial. Only then, can you secure the resources needed to thrive in the depths of space.

The Last Starship is the latest creation from acclaimed indie developer, Introversion Software, best known for the BAFTA winning game, Prison Architect. Currently in Early Access, the game is being updated regularly, with new missions, bug fixes, and gameplay enhancements, based on your feedback. Your support helps shape our vision, and once you purchase, we promise never to charge for future updates.

Introversion Software has been developing games since 2001, and stands behind acclaimed titles like Uplink, Darwinia, DEFCON, Multiwinia, and Scanner Sombre. Our most successful game, Prison Architect, launched into early access in 2012, captivated over four million players, and over a 6 year span, received 54 major content updates — averaging one per month.

We are replicating this development approach for The Last Starship during its Early Access phase, with regular, free content updates over the coming years. Drawing inspiration from iconic franchises such as Star Trek, Star Wars, and Battlestar Galactica, as well as games like Factorio and Kerbal Space Program, we believe that blending these concepts into an Introversion game, will lead to something truly extraordinary.

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    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Intel i5
    • Graphics: Geforce or Radeon
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
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    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.14 or later
    • Processor: Intel or Apple Mx
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