Starfield
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Color Alternatives
Playable without Timed Input
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Developers: Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers: Bethesda Softworks
Release Date: Sep 5, 2023
Price (USD): $41.99
Current Players: 5.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(56%)
ship customization
world-building
exploration
graphics
combat system
outpost building
loading screens
main storyline
technical issues
Starfield is a game with significant potential but is currently held back by repetitive exploration, a lackluster main storyline, and technical issues. The ship customization and certain aspects of the world-building are noted as highlights, though not enough to outweigh the disappointments. While some players enjoy aspects of the space RPG, others find it falls short compared to other genre titles. Many hope for improvements from the modding community or future updates.

Positive Points

  • Some players find Starfield's world-building and exploration enjoyable, especially those who like space-themed games.
  • The ship customization and building mechanics are praised for being fun and in-depth.
  • Voice acting and character development for certain companions are appreciated by some players.
  • Negative Points

  • The game's planets feel empty and repetitive due to procedural generation, resulting in lackluster exploration.
  • Many players criticize the main storyline for being uninspired and not engaging.
  • The overabundance of loading screens diminishes immersion and disrupts gameplay flow.
  • Technical issues such as bugs, crashes, and performance problems are prevalent.
  • Mixed Points

  • The visual aesthetics and graphics receive mixed responses; some appreciate the design, while others find it outdated.
  • The combat system is considered enjoyable by some but boring and unchallenging by others.
  • Outpost building has depth but is often seen as confusing and not worthwhile.
  • Common Themes

  • Many players compare Starfield to previous Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout, noting similarities and differences.
  • There is a strong sentiment that the game could have been better with more development time or updates.
  • The game has potential, and many players hope for improvements through mods and future updates.
  • Updated 8/13/2025, 12:02:10 AM UTC