How to Download Starbound

1. Click on the Starbound download button below.
2. Choose "Install" to install the game on the windows steam client.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts
4. Let it download the Full Version.
5. Once a game is downloaded, use the Windows Steam Client to play the game.

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This guide describes how to use Steam Proton to play and run Windows games on your Linux computer. Some games may not work or may break because Steam Proton is still at a very early stage.

1. Activating Steam Proton for Linux:
Proton is integrated into the Steam Client with "Steam Play." To activate proton, go into your steam client and click on Steam in the upper right corner. Then click on settings to open a new window. From here, click on the Steam Play button at the bottom of the panel. Click "Enable Steam Play for Supported Titles."

Alternatively: Go to Steam > Settings > Steam Play and turn on the "Enable Steam Play for Supported Titles" option.

Valve has tested and fixed some Steam titles and you will now be able to play most of them. However, if you want to go further and play titles that even Valve hasn't tested, toggle the "Enable Steam Play for all titles" option.

2. Choose a version
You should use the Steam Proton version recommended by Steam: 3.7-8. This is the most stable version of Steam Proton at the moment.

3. Restart your Steam
After you have successfully activated Steam Proton, click "OK" and Steam will ask you to restart it for the changes to take effect. Restart it. Your computer will now play all of steam's whitelisted games seamlessly.

4. Launch Stardew Valley on Linux:
Before you can use Steam Proton, you must first download the Stardew Valley Windows game from Steam. When you download Stardew Valley for the first time, you will notice that the download size is slightly larger than the size of the game.
This happens because Steam will download your chosen Steam Proton version with this game as well. After the download is complete, simply click the "Play" button.

Windows Pc Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Windows XP or later
  
• Processor: Core 2 Duo
  
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu
  
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
  
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
  
• Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended:

• OS: Windows XP or later
  
• Processor: Core i3
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c
  
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
  
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
  
• Storage: 4 GB available space

Linux Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Debian Stable or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or later
  
• Processor: Core 2 Duo
  
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and opengl 2.1 compatible gpu
  
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
  
• Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended:

• OS: Debian Stable or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or later
  
• Processor: Core i3
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and opengl 2.1 compatible discrete gpu
  
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
  
• Storage: 4 GB available space

Mac Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Os X 10.9 or later
  
• Processor: 64 bit Intel CPU
  
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
  
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
  
• Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended:

• OS: Os X 10.9 or later
  
• Processor: 64 bit Intel CPU
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
  
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
  
• Storage: 4 GB available space

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.



Settle down and farm the land, become an intergalactic landlord, hop from planet to planet collecting rare creatures, or delve into dangerous dungeons and lay claim to extraordinary treasures.

Discover ancient temples and modern metropolises, trees with eyes, and mischievous penguins. Make use of hundreds of materials and over two thousand objects to build a sleepy secluded cabin in the woods, a medieval castle, underwater arcade, or even a space station.



Starbound has been built from the ground up to be multiplayer and easily moddable. You have the tools to make the universe your own and modify the game to suit your play style - add new items, races, planet types, dungeons, and quests - the possibilities are limitless.

• Choose from one of 7 playable races and customize your character
  
• Save the universe in an epic story campaign featuring colorful characters, bosses, dungeons, and quests!
  
• You're the captain of your very own starship! Decorate it, expand it, and use it to explore a procedurally generated universe
  
• Colonize uncharted planets and collect gifts from your tenants - if they like you, they may even ask to join your ship crew!
  
• Three game modes - Casual (no need to eat), Survival (eat to survive/drop items on death) and Hardcore (permadeath)
  
• Craft thousands of objects - building materials, armor, weapons, furniture and more
  
• Capture unique monsters to fight alongside you
  
• All content is available in online drop-in/drop-out co-op
  
• Built from the ground up to be easily moddable. You have the tools to make the universe however you'd like it

“Each time I beamed down from my personal starship into the 2D sidescrolling craft-em-up that is Starbound, I found an experience that shoots for the stars and lands squarely among them.”
9.1/10 – IGN

“If you’re a fan of games like Minecraft and Terraria, Starbound is not to be missed. It can keep you enchanted for hours, whether you’re playing solo or on a server with friends.”
8.5/10 – Game Informer

“A charming space sandbox that will keep you busy and entertained for hours.”
84/100 – PC Gamer