Introduction to StarMade

StarMade is a voxel-based space sandbox game. You explore a procedurally generated universe, build ships and stations block by block, gather resources, craft items, fight enemies, and team up with other players.

The Universe at a Glance

The universe is divided into sectors and systems.

Core Gameplay Loop

  1. Explore — fly through space, discover planets, asteroids, and trading stations
  2. Mine — collect raw ores and crystal shards from asteroids and planet surfaces
  3. Craft — refine materials into components and build blocks
  4. Build — construct and upgrade ships and stations
  5. Survive — defend yourself against pirates and rival players

Game Modes

Singleplayer

You host your own universe. All admin commands are available. Blueprints are saved to your local StarMade/blueprints/ folder.

Multiplayer

You connect to a shared server. Server rules govern admin commands and what you can build. Blueprints saved to a server are stored server-side.

First Steps

When you first spawn, you will be in astronaut mode — a floating humanoid character. The spawn location is configured by the server; on a default setup you will start in a sector where you can find a trading station to buy basic supplies.

Your immediate goals:

Tip: Check the navigation panel (N by default) to locate nearby trading stations, asteroids, and planets from your starting position.