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From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.

2021StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Ominux Games
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Frequently asked about Starmancer

Does Starmancer run on Steam Deck?
Starmancer is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Starmancer cost?
Starmancer is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Starmancer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Starmancer are Space Haven, Maia, Stardeus.
Who developed Starmancer?
Starmancer was developed by Ominux Games and published by Chucklefish.

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