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 0.6.5Dec 13, 2024
- Version 0.6.3Nov 04, 2024
- Version 0.6.2Oct 12, 2024
- Version 0.6.1Sep 20, 2024
- Version 0.6.0 DockingSep 17, 2024
- Version 0.5.7Jul 02, 2024
- Version 0.5.6Jun 13, 2024
- Version 0.5.5Apr 29, 2024
Comments
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Add a late game craftable item that allows you to pick up ships and rotate them, because i flip my rover over and now i cant flip it back
also add a rope that you can attach to the outside of the ship in space to do repairs and fuel without drifting away
another suggestion, with the targeting computer make it a thing with pages and arrows you click, or a scroll list
i have a suggestion from my friend, and it was to add a friend system to join people, with a simple 4 digit passcode
also on itch there should be a planning board so we can see what all you are planning
and maybe also add some item giving commands and attach a pdf on itch and bluesky that has command syntax :)
how do i stack items?
You can't manually stack items right now. You could drop your item in a chest and then shift + click it to retrieve it. It will automatically try to stack if iirc.
Can you add 10 player multiplayer pls
Thanks for the suggestion! The game won't prevent you from having 10 players, but it is not very optimized for that. You might encounter issues like high bandwidth usage and lag.
That's why I recommend sticking to 4 players for now, even if the game has no hard limit.
Will there be a Mac version?
Mac support is not planned at the moment.
You misunderstood me, I hope you translate it correctly. ( Будет ли когда-то Mac версия? )
Am I the only person who thinks this is a ripoff of Space engineers? I'm not saying it is, I'm just saying it looks a lot like it
This game is insane ! Im surely gonna buy the full version on steam when it come out
Thank you <3
dude this game looks so cool I gotta try it
Do wanna note that because, I'm so very broke I will not be able to buy the full version on steam, but at the very least I'll be able to enjoy the demo versions
It's going to be soooo atmospheric and authentic in VR!
I hope we will live not only to see the release of the game, but also to fully support VR.
Thank you for your comment! I'm not prioritizing VR right now, but it might be a possibility in the future. I'll keep that in mind.
can we expect further updates in the future?
I'm currently focused on a Steam version and its demo. You can look forward to those for new content :)
im looking forward to new stuff
When are you expecting to release this game
I don't know yet, but you can check my Discord or bluesky for development progress :)
Can't wait for more content and/or planets (even if the ground generation is a bit sparse and the ring belt a little too busy! ;)
how much do you think you will make this game when it releases?
I don't know yet.
if this becomes a steam game, i am 100% buying it on release day, pre-ordering it if possible
Thanks! That means a lot <3
Hello, Damn it, this was the coolest game I've ever seen on ITCH.IO, I wish you success in the development of the project! Hello from Russia!
Thank you!
would the steam version be free?
I intend on making it paid, but you'll be able to keep playing this version for free :)
I want to release a demo too at some point. It will be similar to this, but with improved visuals.
Played this game like forever ago, and though there hasn't been updates lately, glad to see you're still active in responding to questions and such!
I've got a couple of questions to ask myself
1. Is it possible to implement a VR mode to the game? Would make for an incredibly surreal experience!
2.
Unless you're on hiatus,(lol, my bad, didn't even check bluesky till now) when do you expect the next update to be released?Hi. Thanks for checking out the game. You can check the Discord too for development progress.
1. VR might be possible, although it's not something I'm planning at the moment.
2. I'm currently focusing on polishing and setting up a Steam page for the game. The next playable version will probably be a demo once that is done.
please add auto saves i worked on a map for 3 hours and the power went out and when it came back it was all gone 😞
Noted :)
thank you a head of time
i love your game and was wondering if you could add the ability to make a rover i think that would be fun. ps i play your game every day with my friends ❤️
Thank you for your comment & suggestion! I'm glad you guys are enjoying the game :)
Очень хорошая игра, прямо сейчас она еще сыровата, однако, уже может затянуть на часок-два, желаю чтобы автор доделал свою игру, и еще, добавь буры для астероидов, и в целом больше механизмов, удачи друг :3
Thank you <3 the bug you're facing with the environment not showing is due to Intel integrated GPU. Until I manage to fix the issue, you can try on a better PC if possible.
I really love this game and think it has a lot of potential! I would also love to see a painting mechanic so you can make your spacecraft look better.
Thank you for your comment and suggestion :)
just played this game with my friend for a while earlier.
and holy goodness it is Amazing, Can't wait to see how it turns out in the future!!
I'd give it a Solid 10/10, an honest one
Thank you so much!!! I'm glad you guys enjoyed it <3
Do you think it would be appropriate to add remote control devices to the game?
It might work in the game. Thanks for the suggestion :)
are there more planets than just the three you see when you use the targeting computer?
The 3 you see are the only ones in the game currently.
i really like the game pls keep updating it, and if you add like logic gates where you can make a program like a autopilot with sensors and idk how but having real crashes, of course this for further updates
I would also like to see logic gates
I'm currently working toward a Steam release :) you can check my social media links on the page for short progress gifs.
I took note of the logic gate suggestion. It's something I want to look into :)
Здравствуйте а будет ли релиз в стиме платным?Либо же игра будет являться бесплатной?(Это лучшая игра по постройке кораблей,и космосу в которую я играл)
what material is used to unlock fuel systems? and where is it found
You can find it on the red planet. It's a bit hard to see so you'll have to fly around and look carefully.
the game does not let two people pilot/co-pilot the same craft at the same time, even with different functions attached to the side panel of the advanced control panel
Yeah, only one person can control a ship at a time right now
C'est normal que je ne vois pas le sol mais que les rochers au loin sur un sol transparent comme si je marchai sur du vide... ? svp répondez moi... D'ailleurs, est ce possible de faire un live twitch ou youtube sur ce jeu ?
Le jeu ne supporte pas certains PC comme les portables avec un cpu Intel intégré. Ça fait que le sol et les arbres n'apparaissent pas.
broo this game is sick!!!!!!! how its only 80mb
Thank you!
The planets are procedurally generated, meaning the game doesn't store any terrain/map. Those 80mb are basically only textures, meshes & sound effects.
its amazing bro! when you will update it? my and my gang love this!
I'm currently doing a big push of polishing to get a Steam page up for the game. You can check my Discord or Bluesky for progress images.
The next playable build will probably be a demo with all the new models & textures.
i joined in discord and im big fan of your game! god luck with development im with you all the time!
Best space game I've ever played. It would be nice to add more things and electronics. For example, when you make a large station, you can make one section with an air generation system and then conduct a supply system through all the corridors and rooms. And if possible, in the near future I would like to see a force field for space station hangars, it's just that right now I'm building a huge space station and all the time running from one part of the hangar to another to build up and make a sealed space takes a lot of time. And most importantly, please add running, preferably with stamina. 12/10
Thanks a ton for your comment <3 I took note of your suggestions too :)
how do i set up a stellar drive??????????????????????
if you fly to the starting planet's rings you can find a purple rocky type thing called exotic matter and you can research a few things with it and well make a stellar drive and if you hook it up to your pilot seat you can now when in space fly to other planets using the targeting system that you can research using exotic matter but then again I might be wrong I don't play the game to much but I hope I helped you
yo just a suggestion but you should whenever you add like other materials (if you do) you should add like a derelict station and if you add guns there can be monsters, or just traps
and you get like rare materials in the station
Thank you for the suggestions!
you don't got to try to get your game in the steam thingy i some how already did i
are you planning to add a cable tied to the ship that maintains the oxygen level of the character, allowing him to walk in places where there is no oxygen
And what if I make a button to hide the wires?Is it possible to make it so that when a ship breaks apart, its parts behave separately?
I'd like to add ship damage and proper separation at some point. As for the cable button, idk yet. Thanks for the suggestion!
also is it possible for it to be on twitch game category to i can steam it, idk if you can do that though
I'll look into it. Idk what Twitch requires to add a new game.
ok th
is it possible to add some pve
I don't plan to add combat in the near future, but ty for the suggestion!
I would also like to see the orbit of the object not only after selecting it on the computer, but also during flight.
Do you mean like a way to see your own orbit?
Yes
or look at the orbit on the solar map, like a satellite.
Yeah, I've been thinking of expanding the map with something like that. Thanks for the suggestion 👍