Veterans who push past the initial hurdle find themselves hooked for dozens of hours, boasting an 81 percent approval rating among players with over 25 hours logged. Overall, the community sits at a mixed 68 percent positive standing across 244 total reviews since launch.
What it's about: Bâtissez une ville sur le dos d'une baleine de l'espace et apprenez à coexister au fil de votre périple. Gérez les chaînes logistiques et les besoins des habitants tout en construisant des avant-postes, en rencontrant des extraterrestres et en perçant les mystères de l'univers.
In-game
« Je l'attendais depuis un moment et je ne suis pas déçu. Je suis étonné de la profondeur de certaines mécaniques. Je valide. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played« J'aime bien le jeu, je vois pas ce que je peux rajouter de plus. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« Suite de Before we leave , toujour aussi bien :) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played« Very cozy, lots of fun, too busy hanging with this space whale to write more. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played« Comfy colony management on the back of a giant space whale There's a ton of stuff to do and a ton of stuff that needs to be balanced and managed I only bought this game today and already played 2 hours so yeah its good »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played« Really chill city builder with enough complexity to tickle the brain, but introduces mechanics in such a way that it never feels overwhelming »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 10 h played
« J'aime le jeu, mais malheureusement le côté DEI à totalement gâché mon expérience de jeu. Et pourtant je suis noir, mais là c'est tellement gros que j'ai eu marre. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« What's with the indigent women talking to the simp scientist right when the game starts? Yeah, they look just like the highly advanced, space-faring people I had always imagined. I knew right away I was in trouble with this one. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played« Love the game, it has its quirks, but losing 25H progress to a corrupt save bug that happened and kept happening after loading previous saves repeatedly is not ok at all. It's clearly not stable enough to justify investing time or money. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 26 h played« I can't recommend it at this time, it's too buggy, for example, If you have more than one trade ship, they just orbit the planet endlessly. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 21 h played« Story feels very barebones and bland, and there's no real mechanical hook to keep interest. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« love it if you played before we leave and liked it you'll like this »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 25 h played
In players' words
« Je l'attendais depuis un moment et je ne suis pas déçu. Je suis étonné de la profondeur de certaines mécaniques. Je valide. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played« J'aime le jeu, mais malheureusement le côté DEI à totalement gâché mon expérience de jeu. Et pourtant je suis noir, mais là c'est tellement gros que j'ai eu marre. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« J'aime bien le jeu, je vois pas ce que je peux rajouter de plus. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 9 h played« What's with the indigent women talking to the simp scientist right when the game starts? Yeah, they look just like the highly advanced, space-faring people I had always imagined. I knew right away I was in trouble with this one. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played« Suite de Before we leave , toujour aussi bien :) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played« Love the game, it has its quirks, but losing 25H progress to a corrupt save bug that happened and kept happening after loading previous saves repeatedly is not ok at all. It's clearly not stable enough to justify investing time or money. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 26 h played« Very cozy, lots of fun, too busy hanging with this space whale to write more. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played« I can't recommend it at this time, it's too buggy, for example, If you have more than one trade ship, they just orbit the planet endlessly. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 21 h played« Comfy colony management on the back of a giant space whale There's a ton of stuff to do and a ton of stuff that needs to be balanced and managed I only bought this game today and already played 2 hours so yeah its good »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played« Story feels very barebones and bland, and there's no real mechanical hook to keep interest. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played« Really chill city builder with enough complexity to tickle the brain, but introduces mechanics in such a way that it never feels overwhelming »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 10 h played« love it if you played before we leave and liked it you'll like this »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 25 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
77 % pos · n=94
Story / writing
63 % pos · n=38
Graphics / art
78 % pos · n=23
Interface / UX
26 % pos · n=19
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=16
Performance
42 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
60 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
22 % pos · n=9
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
94
72
4
18
Story / writing
38
24
1
13
Graphics / art
23
18
3
2
Interface / UX
19
5
2
12
Content / longevity
16
7
0
9
Performance
12
5
0
7
Audio / music
10
6
0
4
Stability / bugs
9
2
1
6
Value for money
4
2
0
2
Multiplayer
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.2 h.
<2h
37 % (n=38)
2-10h
71 % (n=78)
10-25h
72 % (n=60)
>25h
81 % (n=68)
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 28, 2026 · All-time low: €23.99 (Oct 28, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 64 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,6 % of players.
Core simulation and management mechanics drive the praise, with 72 positive mentions out of 94 total.
Visual design impresses the community, capturing 18 positive mentions out of 23.
Narrative elements find solid footing, securing 24 positive mentions out of 38.
Deep engagement pays off over time, evidenced by 55 positive reviews out of 68 in the over-25-hours playtime bucket.
Weaknesses
User interface hurdles frustrate players, cited in 12 negative mentions out of 19.
Content pacing and depth fall short for some, generating 9 negative mentions out of 16.
Technical snags surface in performance, with 7 negative mentions out of 12.
Who is it for?
Patient strategists and cozy simulation fans willing to master a clunky interface for the sake of deep, sprawling colony management.
Is Beyond These Stars worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 68% of 244 Steam reviews are positive (player score 63/100). Most-praised strength: Core simulation and management mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Beyond These Stars demands patience to overlook early UI friction and technical bumps, but rewards those who stay with a rich, enduring management loop. With 68 percent positive reviews overall, it is an ambitious builder that truly shines once mastery sets in.
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