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Star Nomad

Huy Phan · Dec 29, 2014

Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.

Indie Strategy RPG Space
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Star Nomad is an arcade top-down retro-scifi 2D sandbox spacesim. It was created as an arcade tribute to classic spacesims of old such as Elite, Wing Commander Privateer, Escape Velocity and Freelancer. If you are a fan of these games, then you're in for a nostalgic ride!

[FEATURES]
* A simplified arcade take on the often complex sandbox space-sim genre.
* Freedom of play-styles.
* Be a Cargo runner.
* Be a Mercenary unleashing firepower for wealth!
* Be a Miner seeking rare ores.
* Be a Merchant trading in goods!
* Be a Smuggler dealing in lucrative drugs & evade the law!
* Be a Pirate attacking merchant ships, become infamous & fight for anarchy!
* Join huge multi-faction Fleet Battles!
* Dynamic faction standing system, where your actions will determine friends or foes.
* Multiple ship classes to fly, including drone carriers & the mighty Yamato Battleship!
* All ships are up-gradable with modules.

In Star Nomad, you roam free in the Wildlands Sector immersed in a sci-fi noir setting rich in depth and humor. While a sandbox at heart, it's also heavily story driven with a personal plot inspired by WW2 & classic sci-fi/cyberpunk such as Blade Runner, Johnny Mnemonic & Gundam that puts you right in the pilot seat to determine the outcome of an escalating corporate war!

Star Nomad has a semi-permadeath system whereby you will lose your ship, but insurance will payout most of the ship value in credits. Death does sting, so take care, please read the brief manual (accessed via this store page, on the right) before starting your piloting career!
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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Duo Core or greater
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD3000 or greater with updated DX10 drivers
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard or better
  • Additional Notes: Supports mouse/keyboard or touchscreen

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Duo Core or greater
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD4000 or greater with updated DX10 drivers
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard or better

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Marvericks or greater
  • Processor: Duo Core or greater
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD3000 or greater with updated drivers
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard or better

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Marvericks or greater
  • Processor: Duo Core or greater
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD4000 or greater with updated drivers
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard or better
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Huy Phan
Achievements
10
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

Great Value — 93th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 93th percentile. Priced as Market at $0.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 22%
Value Ratio Top 7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Star Nomad worth buying right now?
Watch — $0.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Star Nomad go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Star Nomad free to play?
Star Nomad costs $0.99 on Steam.
What genre is Star Nomad?
Star Nomad is a Indie, RPG, Strategy game.
Who developed Star Nomad?
Star Nomad was developed by Huy Phan and published by Huy Phan.
What platforms does Star Nomad support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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