Star Birds, the charming base builder from Kurzgesagt and the devs behind Dorfromantik, has officially entered early access on Steam, and it’s already making waves. With over 200,000 players testing the waters during its free demo, and an 85% positive rating from early reviews, this pastel-coloured asteroid sim is proving to be more than just a pretty face.
Star Birds mixes cute visuals with smart base building
The game drops you into a galaxy full of oddly shaped asteroids, where you lead a flock of animated space birds on a quest for efficient survival. But don’t expect chaos or combat. Star Birds leans fully into cosy territory, think slow-paced automation, relaxing music, and a cheerful UI that invites you to tinker, not stress.
Developed with Toukana Interactive (yes, the team behind Dorfromantik), the focus here is on low-stress gameplay. No bosses, no explosions, just mining, crafting, building, and optimizing your bird-run space base one asteroid at a time.
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What players are loving about Star Birds:
- Adorable bird-themed vector art from Kurzgesagt
- Procedurally generated asteroid bases
- Automation without overwhelming complexity
- Low system requirements and Linux compatibility
- Accessible for newcomers and relaxing for genre veterans
Reviews praise accessibility and charm, with minor early bugs
With 185 reviews and counting, Star Birds currently holds a strong 85% positive rating. Some players noted small bugs and UI scaling quirks typical for day-one early access, but the consensus is clear: it’s fun, it’s cute, and it’s easy to fall into.
The game’s streamlined UI and laid-back gameplay make it a great pick for kids or newcomers to the genre. It’s also perfect for anyone needing a break from intense survival sims. Thanks to its low system demands and Platinum ProtonDB rating, it runs well on devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S.
Star Birds is out now with a launch discount
To celebrate the launch, Star Birds is currently 10% off, dropping the price to $17.99. Like its charming cast of birds, the game comes in four colors and configurations. Looking ahead, more updates are expected throughout the early access phase.
Cute, clever, and quietly addictive Star Birds might just be your next feel-good Steam hit.
