Veteran captains are logging over 25 hours with consistent satisfaction, finding deep engagement in the ship-building loop. Across 414 post-release assessments, the game maintains a 75% positive rating that leans heavily on the loyalty of its long-term players.
What it's about: The Last Starship est un jeu de construction spatiale en 2D où vous créez et améliorez votre vaisseau. Choisissez votre rôle, explorez des systèmes stellaires dynamiques et profitez d’un monde bac à sable en expansion avec des mises à jour gratuites !
In-game
« As an avid enjoyer of Avorion, Cosmoteer, and Space Engineers, this game slaps. Especially when its only days after 1.0 release and i stayed up until 8 am playing. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« c'est un bon jeu d'automatisation et de gestion de vaisseaux très sympathique et très facile à prendre en main »👍 anonymous review · 46 h played« Superbes idées, très agréable. Un vrai bac à sable avec automatisation ! »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« top un melange ente cosmoteer et captain of industry .... voire comment il va evoluer, bien sympa »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played« Non c'est pas du tout addictif ,non c'est pas du tout de la gestion , non je ne crois pas avoir besoin de jouer au jeux. Techniquement c'est propre , c'est fin et précis , pas besoin de 3d qui tue (du gpu) pour faire un jeux cool . »👍 anonymous review · 39 h played« j'espere qu'ils vont continuer a le developer pas de end game a mon sens »👍 anonymous review · 98 h played
« neat lil game but.. *) weapon choice is very limited *)game has SERIOUS performance issues when you build bigger ships/more ships edit: after 80,9 hours the game suddenly will not start anymore. now its thumbs down.... »👎 anonymous review · 82 h played111« Seems like this game is incomplete and they ust released it into 1.0 so, they can sya they launched a game. »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played1« Honnêtement, ce jeu est profondément mauvais… Vide, le gameplay est ennuyeux et répétitif, l'UI est catastrophique. Oui, il n'est pas fini, mais la quantité de contenu est valable à la limite pour une alpha gratuite, pas pour un jeu payant. »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« So bad I had to return it after an hour. Nice way to destroy your companies reputation! »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Significantly worse starship building experience than Cosmoteer »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« vraiment pas mal. le mode histoire c'est de la fabrique intensive, mais le mode libre beaucoup mieux. »👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
In players' words
« As an avid enjoyer of Avorion, Cosmoteer, and Space Engineers, this game slaps. Especially when its only days after 1.0 release and i stayed up until 8 am playing. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« neat lil game but.. *) weapon choice is very limited *)game has SERIOUS performance issues when you build bigger ships/more ships edit: after 80,9 hours the game suddenly will not start anymore. now its thumbs down.... »👎 anonymous review · 82 h played111« c'est un bon jeu d'automatisation et de gestion de vaisseaux très sympathique et très facile à prendre en main »👍 anonymous review · 46 h played« Seems like this game is incomplete and they ust released it into 1.0 so, they can sya they launched a game. »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played1« Superbes idées, très agréable. Un vrai bac à sable avec automatisation ! »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Honnêtement, ce jeu est profondément mauvais… Vide, le gameplay est ennuyeux et répétitif, l'UI est catastrophique. Oui, il n'est pas fini, mais la quantité de contenu est valable à la limite pour une alpha gratuite, pas pour un jeu payant. »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« top un melange ente cosmoteer et captain of industry .... voire comment il va evoluer, bien sympa »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played« So bad I had to return it after an hour. Nice way to destroy your companies reputation! »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Non c'est pas du tout addictif ,non c'est pas du tout de la gestion , non je ne crois pas avoir besoin de jouer au jeux. Techniquement c'est propre , c'est fin et précis , pas besoin de 3d qui tue (du gpu) pour faire un jeux cool . »👍 anonymous review · 39 h played« Significantly worse starship building experience than Cosmoteer »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« j'espere qu'ils vont continuer a le developer pas de end game a mon sens »👍 anonymous review · 98 h played« vraiment pas mal. le mode histoire c'est de la fabrique intensive, mais le mode libre beaucoup mieux. »👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=141
Content / longevity
43 % pos · n=69
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=24
Interface / UX
5 % pos · n=20
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=16
Performance
21 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
62 % pos · n=13
Value for money
50 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
141
112
7
22
Content / longevity
69
30
15
24
Story / writing
24
12
4
8
Interface / UX
20
1
2
17
Stability / bugs
16
0
3
13
Performance
14
3
0
11
Graphics / art
13
8
2
3
Value for money
6
3
2
1
Audio / music
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 37 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.
<2h
16 % (n=19)
2-10h
52 % (n=56)
10-25h
82 % (n=89)
>25h
82 % (n=250)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+12 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 15, 2023 · All-time low: €9.80 (May 16, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7 % of players.
Ship construction and systems management anchor the experience with 112 positive mentions out of 141 in gameplay feedback.
Player retention is remarkably high, as 250 users with over 25 hours of playtime report an 82% satisfaction rate.
Visual direction earns praise with 8 positive mentions out of 13, highlighting the aesthetic appeal of the starship design.
Weaknesses
Interface navigation frustrates a significant portion of the user base, with 17 negative mentions out of 20 regarding the UI.
Technical stability remains an issue, as 13 negative mentions out of 16 specifically cite persistent bugs.
Performance optimization lags behind expectations, evidenced by 11 negative mentions out of 14.
Who is it for?
This title is tailored for strategy enthusiasts who enjoy intricate sandbox construction and don't mind navigating complex menus to build their perfect vessel. It is best suited for patient players who prioritize long-term ship customization over immediate, bug-free polish.
Is The Last Starship worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 75% of 1,623 Steam reviews are positive (player score 73/100). Most-praised strength: Ship construction and systems management anchor the experience. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
The Last Starship succeeds where it matters most, offering a deep, addictive loop that keeps players invested for dozens of hours. While the technical shortcomings and clunky interface prevent it from reaching perfection, the core creative experience remains a compelling draw for the simulation community.
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