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Star Traders: Frontiers

Star Traders: Frontiers

The sci-fi captain RPG

674 ratings
222 reviews
#48 in paid Role Playing
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$6.99

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Released
January 31, 2019
Updated
July 15, 2026

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Developer

Trese Brothers
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About

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 users say about Star Traders

Reviews of Star Traders are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.6/5 from 674 App Store ratings. What users like most: impressive depth and complexity, vast open-world with endless possibilities. Top complaints: steep learning curve, lacks clear tutorials, repetitive or tedious aspects in late game. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🌟Impressive depth and complexity
  • 🌍Vast open-world with endless possibilities
  • 🔍Engaging story and lore
  • 🤖Diverse gameplay options (trading, exploration, combat, etc.)
  • 🕹️Satisfying ship and crew management
  • 🧠Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • 💎Excellent value for money
  • 👨‍💻Dedicated and responsive developers

Negative things

  • 🤔Steep learning curve, lacks clear tutorials
  • 🔍Repetitive or tedious aspects in late game
  • 📱UI/UX issues on smaller mobile devices
  • 🎲Frustrating RNG elements and difficulty spikes
  • 🔒Lack of cloud save functionality
  • 🐛Occasional bugs and glitches
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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

📉 48-1

Role Playing games

This game dropped -1 position in Role Playing games chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 101-8

Strategy games

This game dropped -8 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

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All Time Best

Yep. It’s that deep, that shallow. The best.
DDipout411

Been playing for years

I’ve actually bought this game a few times over the years and just recently picked up a copy on Steam but unfortunately it doesn’t seem to run well on steam deck :( but I’m pleasantly surprised to see the devs have been making updates all these years.
Please consider adding controller support / steam deck support in the nearby future <3
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RRkoix9

Boring

I guess some people like all text games. I do not. I gave this game multiple chances, but I lose interest in 5 minutes. It's like a watered down Wish.com version Space Rangers with none of the strategy levels, none of visual feedback, and it's literally all text. Not my taste. I found it boring.
WRWorkin on the road

Unacceptable UI for iPhone 17 pro max

You can’t see the menus. With the notch . No settings to resolve. Do better devs.
Jjgonzaba

EV Nova meets Darkest Dungeon

It’s literally the best game ever made.
Ccl0ckw3rk0rang3
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crew combat screen UI issues causing accidental input

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Reputation/faction system bugs leading to unexpected outcomes

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Crashes and freezes when navigating certain screens

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Inconsistent behavior with ship component upgrades

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to customize ship colors and appearances

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Option to command/control multiple ships as a fleet

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More end-game content and progression systems

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Improved UI scaling and optimization for larger screens

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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.