Captain Starshot similar games & best alternatives

Captain Starshot

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

What works

  • Unique blend of space and ground combat
  • Engaging retro sci-fi art style
  • Free to play student project
  • Procedural generation adds replayability
  • Responsive controls in boarding combat

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky and imprecise ship controls
  • Repetitive mission structure and content
  • Buggy achievements and occasional crashes
  • Limited narrative and mission variety
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Last update: 19/09/2026