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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows 10, 11 ou plus récent, 32 ou 64 bits Processeur : Dual-core Intel 2,0 GHz (ou équivalent AMD) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Carte graphique 1 Go DirectX 10 ou meilleure Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Carte son compatible DirectX

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows 10, 11 ou plus récent, 32 ou 64 bits Processeur : Quad-core Intel 2,5 GHz (ou équivalent AMD) ou meilleur Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Carte graphique 2 Go DirectX 11 ou meilleure Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Carte son compatible DirectX

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

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Released October 24, 2022
SimulationStrategyEarly Access
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
90/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 12,736 reviews (« Very Positive »)
18,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Construction dominates the conversation, appearing 39 times and driving the sandbox fun that keeps players building for hours. The game enjoys a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 94% of 12,736 reviews overall and 90% of post‑release feedback being positive.

What it's about: Concevez et simulez le vaisseau spatial de vos rêves ! Participez à des combats épiques et gérez votre équipage tout en explorant une galaxie hostile. Jouez seul ou avec des amis, mettez vos capacités à l'épreuve avec le JcJ en ligne, et laissez votre imagination prendre la route des étoiles !

In-game

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« The developers are developing, the community is commuting and my autism is erect. »
👍 anonymous review · 78 h played221
« Gameplay sympa et bien satisfaisant »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« Very nice, the game has only gotten better every updates. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played
« Lots of pew pew, awesome resources and fleet system. 10/10 buy it now ! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Complexe mais intuitif et ergonomique. Bon gros support du Workshop. On peut faire piou piou. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 161 h played
« il rentre facile dans mon TOP 10 sur plus de 2000 JEUX et 20 ans de gaming »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played
« Bof, sympa au début, mais vraiment trop répétitif. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Après 4-5 secteurs du début, plus aucune tech à faire, faut juste grind jusqu'au lvl de secteur 18 10h a faire mumuse légo et tech et après c'est full farm no brain »
👎 anonymous review · 52 h played
« It needs actual progression. Do some bounties, get resources, sell them or upgrade your ship. But there's no...."hey this is the next ship or goal". aimless-ness kicks in for me. Then I fly around doing the same old until its more stale. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« lack of AI path finding makes fleets impossibly tedious »
👎 anonymous review · 66 h played
« great game but it is only playable with mods and the mods keep being outdated for no reason. dev has never made an update on this game worth outdating any mods and wont until career mode come if it ever does. »
👎 anonymous review · 492 h played
« THIS IS THE GREATEST GAME OF THE GENRE. PLAY IT NOW !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played

In players' words

« The developers are developing, the community is commuting and my autism is erect. »
👍 anonymous review · 78 h played221
« Bof, sympa au début, mais vraiment trop répétitif. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Gameplay sympa et bien satisfaisant »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« Après 4-5 secteurs du début, plus aucune tech à faire, faut juste grind jusqu'au lvl de secteur 18 10h a faire mumuse légo et tech et après c'est full farm no brain »
👎 anonymous review · 52 h played
« Very nice, the game has only gotten better every updates. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played
« It needs actual progression. Do some bounties, get resources, sell them or upgrade your ship. But there's no...."hey this is the next ship or goal". aimless-ness kicks in for me. Then I fly around doing the same old until its more stale. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Lots of pew pew, awesome resources and fleet system. 10/10 buy it now ! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« lack of AI path finding makes fleets impossibly tedious »
👎 anonymous review · 66 h played
« Complexe mais intuitif et ergonomique. Bon gros support du Workshop. On peut faire piou piou. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 161 h played
« great game but it is only playable with mods and the mods keep being outdated for no reason. dev has never made an update on this game worth outdating any mods and wont until career mode come if it ever does. »
👎 anonymous review · 492 h played
« il rentre facile dans mon TOP 10 sur plus de 2000 JEUX et 20 ans de gaming »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played
« THIS IS THE GREATEST GAME OF THE GENRE. PLAY IT NOW !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=133
Performance
13 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
53 % pos · n=15
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
78 % pos · n=9
Value for money
80 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
67 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1331111012
Performance152013
Content / longevity15861
Multiplayer12903
Interface / UX9702
Value for money5401
Story / writing3102
Audio / music3201
Stability / bugs3201
Graphics / art1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 79 h on median; those who dislike it: 60 h.

<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
90 % (n=20)
10-25h
90 % (n=68)
>25h
90 % (n=397)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 96% positive96AugSep 2025 : 85% positive85SepMar 2026 : 96% positive96MarApr 2026 : 91% positive91AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 83% positive83JunJul 2026 : 87% positive87Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€12.29€14.46€16.64€18.81€20.992023202420252026€13.29

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 24, 2022 · All-time low: €13.29 (Jul 30, 2025)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay depth: 111 positive mentions out of 133 total (≈84% positive)
  • Multiplayer appeal: 9 positive mentions out of 12 total (75% positive)
  • Value for money: 4 positive mentions out of 5 total (80% positive)
  • Content variety: 8 positive mentions out of 15 total (≈53% positive)

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues: only 2 positive mentions out of 15 total (≈13% positive)
  • Story depth: 1 positive mention out of 3 total (≈33% positive)
  • Optimization complaints: reflected by 4 keyword mentions such as "optimisation" and "problemes"

Who is it for?

Players who love hands‑on ship design, open‑ended space sandbox creation, and cooperative multiplayer will find plenty to enjoy. Those sensitive to frame‑rate drops or seeking a narrative‑driven experience may be less satisfied.

Is Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 12,736 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay depth. Current price: 18,99€.

Verdict

Cosmoteer delivers a richly creative experience that resonates strongly with its community, as shown by its high overall Steam approval. While the core building and multiplayer loops shine, technical performance and a thin story remain notable drawbacks. Overall, it’s a solid pick for simulation enthusiasts willing to overlook some rough edges.

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Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander: 90/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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