Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 2589060 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 6 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Developer | Null Reference Games |
| Publisher | Null Reference Games |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Mostly Negative |
| Positive review percent | 38% |
| Positive reviews | 6 |
| Negative reviews | 10 |
| Total reviews | 16 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2589060/ |
Short description
Starheim is a free to play spaceship piloting MMO set in a universe based on Norse mythology. Materials collected by destroying AI ships, other players, and mining asteroids can be used to upgrade your ship, with dozens of models to choose from on your journey from a small fighter to a dreadnought.
About this game
Starheim is a free to play spaceship piloting looter shooter MMO with ship progression set in a universe based on Norse mythology in early access for PC and Android (Google Play). Combat: The game focuses heavily on ship to ship combat, allowing players to blow up NPC ships en mass and collect the loot they drop, or fight other players. The main idea is to simplify the spaceship piloting mechanic seen in other big space titles like Eve or Elite Dangerous by locking ships and bullets so everything is on a flat plane. Not having to deal with anything moving up and down makes it possible to control a very fast moving ship, dodge bullets, and warp around like not usually seen in MMO space games. A major decision was made early in development to not feature any kind of "Heat seeking missile" type weapons, meaning you have to actually point your ship at a target to hit them. I've never really cared for the "Locking on and firing a missile and waiting to see if it hits" type of space combat, even if it is more realistic. Boss fights are designed to be taken on by a party of at least 2 players, and party members share EXP, encouraging team play. Physics: Ships are all driven by real physics, meaning when you push the forward button, your ship gets pushed forward with realistic thrust, and momentum is maintained until you press back to activate the reverse thrusters to slow down. This can be challenging to get the hang of, but it does make for a more realistic spaceship pilioting experience, and opens up ways for players to play around with the physics. Slamming into another player will effect their movement or send them spinning off, instead of you ship just bouncing off. Asteroids are driven by real physics too, allowing you to shoot them to launch them at people or NPC enemies. All ships come equiped with a Tractor Beam, which creates a gravity well in front of the ship that attracts asteroids and NPC ships, allowing you to "grab" an asteroid and carry it around with you and shoot it to launch it at someone on demand. Open PvP: While fun combat is always important, the primary goal with the game was to create a sandbox where players can interact with eachother. A lot…
Supported languages
English