Star Traders: Frontiers

Star Traders: Frontiers

The sci-fi captain RPG

666 ratings
213 reviews
$6.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 31, 2019
  • July 15, 2026

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Command your own starship and crew in a vast, procedurally generated open universe. Forge your path as a pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or explorer, influencing factions and shaping your crew through your choices in this epic sci-fi RPG.

Open universe exploration
Multiple captain careers (26 jobs)
Spaceship customization (350+ upgrades)
Crew assembly and talent management
Dynamic narrative and faction influence
Crew molding based on player choices
Varied difficulty options including permadeath
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What's New in Star Traders

3.4.59

July 15, 2026

- New AI Ship: Raptor Strikecarrier - Reduced weight for Dagger Prow in AI ship builder - Rebalanced Trait RNG in Explorer cards - Reduced maximum level of Black Market crew combats during Mercenaries Rumors - Fixed SFX issues where "Fast Cards" preference was set - Fixed issue with empty cards in Explorer

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Charts

Top Paid

The game has maintained its position at 45 recently.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 90+20

Strategy games

This game rose +20 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

User reviews

Great game but hard

I love deep RPGs and this is one of them. However I’m not big on all the complex parts of this game. I always end up getting a certain way into the game and then encountering enemies I can’t beat. I lose a few battles and fail quests and then run out of money.

I’d love it if you added a story level of difficulty where the battles are a little hard but you never lose even when outmatched. I’d pay extra if you added that or add a way for me to pay $4.99 and get 5 million credits or something.

Thank you.
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Underrated

A bit of a mix between freelancer and FTL. Choose what you want to do and which factions you want to support across the universe.

Find a better game

Actual dogcrap. Awful combat, painful UI that makes finding good trades far too lengthy, constant “oOo, SpAcE dAmAgE” godawful nonsense occurring every few seconds that wipe out any mediocre trade profits. There are a lot better trading games out here. Avoid this one.

Truly innovative for iOS

Star traders is so much fun, you can really get lost in the world and unless you’re killed, you just keep going, getting stronger, growing your own operation whether that’s being the strongest military ship in your faction or going around spying on everyone for who you decide deserves it. Awesome game, never seen this formula on iOS.
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I want to Love this game, but it’s to FINICKY!!!!

It’s crazy how RNG this game is, so it makes early game gameplay a slug and coin flip. Then when you try to really invest in something, the game locks you out of the main story because you spent three months stuck in hyper warp. Wasting the whole hellish run. I hate this game for the time it’s wasted. It’s got way too much in it to be so finicky, the UI cramped, easy to misclick, save scumming basically needed. No way to make a good crew not completely out of dog water. I understand the guys have updated it for years, but it’s just to frustrating and iffy of a game to say it’s okay to INVEST time into. ABSOLUTELY NOT. It will screw too over each time on RNG, horrid UI, and extremely time limited story missions.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crew combat screen UI issues causing accidental input

Bug

Reputation/faction system bugs leading to unexpected outcomes

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Crashes and freezes when navigating certain screens

Bug

Inconsistent behavior with ship component upgrades

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to customize ship colors and appearances

Feature

Option to command/control multiple ships as a fleet

Feature

More end-game content and progression systems

Feature

Improved UI scaling and optimization for larger screens

Feature

Cloud save/sync functionality across devices

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FAQ

What is Star Traders: Frontiers?

Star Traders: Frontiers is a sci-fi role-playing game where you take on the role of a starship captain. You explore a massive open universe, customize your ship and crew, and choose your own path as a pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or one of many other careers.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include exploring a procedurally generated open universe, taking on 26 different captain jobs, customizing your spaceship with over 350 upgrades, assembling and tailoring a loyal crew, and experiencing an ever-changing narrative influenced by your decisions and faction interactions.

How much does Star Traders: Frontiers cost?

Star Traders: Frontiers is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game, offering a complete experience upon purchase.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect deep role-playing and strategic gameplay. You'll manage your ship and crew, engage in trade, combat, exploration, and diplomacy. The game offers varied difficulty options, including permadeath for a classic roguelike experience, and allows for multiple save slots to try different storylines.

Who is this game for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy immersive sci-fi experiences, strategic decision-making, and extensive customization. It appeals to fans of space exploration, trading simulations, and role-playing games with rich lore and dynamic narratives.