StellarDrive (alpha)
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
Gather materials, build a spaceship and explore procedural worlds. This is an early alpha of my game with the following features:
- Spaceship-building system using panels, cables & levers
- Realistic gravity simulation and planetary rotations
- 2 planets, a moon and a ring system to explore
- 1-4 players online co-op
- Beautiful programmer art
- Many bugs that I'm aware of and probably many more that I'm not
My goal is to create a seamless spaceship-building game where you manage fuel, oxygen, and warp capabilities to travel across the vast distances of a galaxy. If you want to follow along with the game's development, you can check out my social media:
- Discord: https://discord.gg/adA8nqqJ49
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/curiousowldev.bsky.social
- Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/curiousowl
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/a-curious-owl/
Requirements
GTX 1050 or higher
Laptops with integrated graphics will have a hard time with this game. Intel iGPUs are not supported.
Installation
Download the zip file, extract and launch StellarDrive.exe
Controls
While walking
- TAB: Open inventory
- 12345: Select tool
- L. Click: Use tool
- R. Click: With the build tool selected, opens the build menu
- F: Interact with ship part
While piloting
- Mouse: Change direction
- Q: Roll left
- E: Roll right
- Middle Mouse Click: Toggle free-look mode
While in EVA (outside in space)
- WASD: Horizontal controls
- Space: Move up
- Ctrl: Move down
Frequently Asked Questions
I can't see the planet or the trees. What's going on?
If you're running the game on a laptop, this is probably due to a bug with Intel iGPUs. There's nothing you can do right now, unfortunately.
Can I play creative?
Yes. Enable the dev tools in the options menus. After that, press F1 for fly mode and F2 for free resources. You can adjust the fly speed with the scroll wheel.
Where are my saved files located?
C:\Users\(YOUR_USER)\AppData\LocalLow\CuriousOwlGames\StellarDrive\saves
Is there a roadmap?
No, but you can check the Discord server for frequent updates on the game.
Download
Development log
- Version 0.6.4 and 0.6.59 days ago
- Version 0.6.348 days ago
- Version 0.6.271 days ago
- Version 0.6.193 days ago
- Version 0.6.0 Docking96 days ago
- Version 0.5.7Jul 02, 2024
- Version 0.5.6Jun 13, 2024
- Version 0.5.5Apr 29, 2024
Comments
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Such a cool sandbox right now! I am very impressed.
How to change host id? It is dangerous to share your host id now because there is no protection from griefing. Like bans or whitelist...
This ID is supposed to be tied to your PC so I'm not sure it's possible to change it. Creating a new user in Windows and running the game from there might solve it, but I haven't tested it.
The game is still in the early alpha phase so it's lacking admin features like kick/ban right now. I recommend only playing with people you know.
how do i appeal on the discord (also why are my comments getting deleted)
A game with good potential, but for a better game I would like:
- Transparent water (now it’s like metal)
- Ability to run
- Ability to zoom in
the "water" is ice
Yes, I realized this later, when I played a little longer, I apologize
It sounds like the game is not compatible with your computer.
Could share your PC's spec?It could also be another issue. More details would be useful in that case.
The issue is most likely due to a bug with Intel embedded GPU. There's not much you can do apart from trying on another computer sadly.
How do you get the stellar drive? Also what are the wood and cloud materials
Check out the asteroids inside the rings near the starter planet.
Me and my 8 year old daughter did a livestream on this game and thoroughly enjoyed it! We couldn't work out how to access the Stellar Drive though...
I'm watching the stream replay right now and I'm having a blast seeing all the shenanigans you guys are up to.
Btw, you can find the materials for the Stellar Drive in the rings around the starting planet. Be sure to set up the advanced controls with thrusters for easier handling of the ship once you get there.
Thank you guys for trying out the game <3 I hope you stream it again soon.
Will there be a mac download or nay
I don't plan to add mac support for now. Sorry!
all good, asked in discord
hey I'm stuck, I got out of the atmosphere but I don't know how to land on the asteroids (I'm assuming that's what that cloud material is) so I have 2 questions
1. What is that material required for the stellar drive
2. How do I land on an asteroid
epic game +1
maybe a landing gear that hooks onto whatever you land on ?
lights maybe?
better cable management fo sho
I just put a extra 1 block space under my ships rn
more logic?
electric system?
this is rad!
Thank you! I'll reply here for your other comments :)
I plan to expand on the existing systems, but I don't know what I'll add yet. I'd love to add power management and explore what could be done. A way to smooth out landings too could be nice. Either landing gears like you said or wheels could be interesting.
I'd love to know more about what you mean by better cable management. Is there something specific you found annoying/frustrating?
I mean all of these comments literally, I think this game is epic!
gonna put everything here:
More logic like gates and analog stuff to, also sensors.
Unified building system would be hard but very cool (no walls/floors just panel that can rotate).
Maybe able to put cables in the walls/floors, maybe with a little visual to go with.
oooo multiple thruster types?
Sorry for long reply time, I forgot this existed lol
(got caught up in other stuff)
I've been having a problem whare when I open the game, and I can't see my mouse and I don't know how to fix it.
You can try switching between fullscreen mode and windowed mode in the options menu (though it might be difficult without a cursor).
i've done that it still wont work
This Is Amazing
this is beautiful man. thank you <3
do you have any tutorials on jetpacks. sorry i keep asking.
Sorry, I don't have anything specific for jetpacks. Good luck with your game!
can you recommend any unity tutorials
Sebastian Lague has good videos on Unity projects. You can check out his planet generation series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN39W020LqU&list=PLFt_AvWsXl0cONs3T0By4puYy6GM22ko8. You get to create procedural planets, and the end result is pretty fun I think.
You can also go to the Catlike Coding blog for more advanced stuff: https://catlikecoding.com/unity/tutorials/.
I love sebastian Lague!
I've played for a long time and I love that docking was added can you add auto pilot and more planets please Ive explored all of them and a new one would be cool 😀
Thanks! I plan to add more planets at some point for sure.
none of my friends are interested in space so i cant play with them in this game :(
Our Discord server has a channel for people looking to play together if you're interested. It's usually pretty quiet, but you might find people there to play with :) https://discord.gg/adA8nqqJ49
i think you should add RCS to go with docking
Thanks for the suggestion :) btw, you can enable the precision mode with R in the advanced controls. This makes fine tuning movements easier (kinda like RCS)
thanks
Nice game, a bit empty at the moment but the "spaceship-building game" is definetly here.
Needs a sprint feature and portable oxygen tanks tho, out of space exploration feels like holding your breath and not be bothered about it.
PS: the low poly style takes nothing out of the experience, looks great, feels great.
Thank you for the feedback!
This is such a cool game. but how did you code the omni directional jetpack in space
Thank you! The jetpack is a force that gets applied depending on the wasd keys
docking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
im currently playing the game and i have a question, where are the other planets? please help
You can check the nearby planets using the star map or the targeting computer. Selecting a planet will show you where it is in your HUD.
You can use the Stellar Drive afterward to warp there.
3.333333c game rounds to 3.34
can you please add a way to explode ships
and I love your game ive been playing since the multiplayer update
anybody having multiplayer issuses cause i am
every time i try to join or host a game it just gets stuck on the loading screen my friend can host and join but i cant can i get some help?
You can try running the game as an administrator when that happens. I remember seeing someone with the same issue and that was the fix.
Check if your on the same update
please fix the laptop issue, the game looks really fun but i cant play it.
amazing game
Better than starfield
Good game
i agree one billion percent
I wonder what's going to be in the next big update.
I'm currently working on docking and tools to approach ships that are in orbit. I might include some other stuff too :)
cool
:-D
This is a great game but if it's not much to ask a recommendation from me is to add different tiers of thrusters so then when you make big ships you don't need to add lots of thrusters and also the automation of collecting resources. Also keep up the work because this is an amazing game also, I love how you actually add the suggestions that people recommend like the fuel tank!
Loving the game. Defenitely need a sprint or maybe character addons. However, I think a more interesting addon would be a fuel tank with a similar system to the cables that lets you store lots of fuel and share between multiple engines as well as a way to hide cables. Still a brilliant game and hoping to see where it goes
Ignore me. Didn't see the fuel distribution unlock.
Great game! (i will admit i haven't played it since 0.5.0 released, but i will still suggest some things i think would be cool) but i have a few suggestions. i think wheels and an engine to make a ground vehicle to easily get to resources would be a great late-game or early-game tool. adding onto that, custom doors so you can make a small "hanger" on your ship to store your vehicle. and locking pads so it doesn't move around and glitch out into the middle of space. of course you don't have to do any of this it's just a thought
Thanks! I don't know about wheels yet, but I'm currently working on docking and a way to attach ships together. I look forward to releasing that.
The game crash after open it, this is what the log say:
Patterns.Interface.Model.PatternSave2D
GenerateQuadTemplate
Could you send me the full log at curious.owl.games@gmail.com please? I'd also like to know your PC specs if you don't mind sharing.
I think it would be cool if there were mining laser upgrades that gave more resources.
Thank you for the suggestion!