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Star Shelter

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Star shelter is a space survival game built from the ground up for VR. You are stranded in space, you must climb around in Zero-G, explore, scavenge, craft, hack and fight to survive. You have to build, arm and upgrade your own space station in order to escape the cosmic graveyard.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

Pros

  • Immersive zero-g locomotion
  • Deep survival and crafting mechanics
  • Active and responsive developers
  • Engaging exploration and base building
  • High replay value

Cons

  • Early access bugs and glitches
  • Steep learning curve
  • Lack of multiplayer/co-op
  • Some clunky controls and ui issues
  • Limited narrative depth

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, scavenge, build, and make strategic decisions on resource management and survival."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game involves skillful zero-G movement, resource prioritization, survival tactics, and mastering crafting and combat mechanics."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal survival and progression without competitive or ranked multiplayer modes."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long sessions, repeated playthroughs, and habitual engagement despite difficulty and setbacks."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Currently primarily single-player; some mention of drone co-op but no full multiplayer or teamwork gameplay."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players build and upgrade their base and ship, craft items, and customize survival strategies."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are solitary and survival-focused."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong immersion in space survival provides escape from real life, with many players describing it as calming and immersive."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Trial and error, exploration of mechanics, and learning survival strategies are core to gameplay."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Exploring derelict ships, space stations, and unknown environments is a key motivation."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some customization through base building and upgrades, but limited cosmetic personalization."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Imaginative sci-fi setting with space survival and zero-G physics, though grounded in plausible scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Minimal social connection; mostly solo play with limited social features."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, learn mechanics, and improve survival capabilities over time."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary VR play with no physical exercise focus; some motion sickness reported but generally manageable."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires continuous attention and active engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player focus."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong progression through resource gathering, base building, and upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Some players find it calming and immersive, but survival pressure and hazards create tension."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Immersive zero-G physics, visuals, and sound provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    2

    "Some narrative elements and lore, but largely open-ended survival gameplay."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning resource use, base defense, and survival tactics."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense moments from survival threats like oxygen depletion, drones, and meteor showers."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report high value for price with many hours of gameplay and active developer support."

  • Violence
    -2

    "Some combat with drones and turrets, but focus is more on survival and building than destruction."

  • Survival
    5

    "Core gameplay revolves around managing threats, resource scarcity, and staying alive."

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