2022 · Space Exploration

Starship Captains

Players take command of a newly commissioned starship and a ragtag crew of cadets, ensigns, androids, and officers. The game mixes action selection and engine-building as players recruit, train, and promote crew members by earning medals to unlock stronger abilities. Upgrade the ship’s systems to create synergies with crew roles, then send the vessel on missions across a shifting galaxy populated by space pirates, grumpy androids, and ancient artifacts. Players balance exploration, combat, and faction reputation to gain rewards and advance their standing across three distinct galactic factions.

groupPlayers

1–4 best 3

schedulePlaying time

25–100 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2.4 / 5