Key takeaways
Beyond These Stars at a glance
- On Steam for $23.99.
- Developed by Balancing Monkey Games, published by Hooded Horse.
- 211 Steam user reviews so far.
- Popularity index rose to 24/100 this week; heat score 12/100.
What is Beyond These Stars?
Beyond These Stars is a Windows city builder on the space whale Kewa, released 16 October 2026 by Balancing Monkey Games and Hooded Horse. The store page pitches it like this: “Build a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to coexist as you journey through the stars.”
Recovering from uncertain times, your Peeps find themselves on the back of Kewa - a lonely Space Whale journeying across the universe. Building a city on the back of a sentient creature comes with its own set of challenges, but as you build your relationship and travel across the galaxy, you'll come across great opportunities for exploration and stable expansion. Meet other species, pursue the needs and wants of your Peeps, and seek the truth about their ancestors and the Space Whales alike.
Beyond These Stars is made by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Hooded Horse. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 16, 2026). It is listed on Steam for Windows at $23.99. It has collected 211 Steam user reviews so far. Modes on record: single-player.
Its popularity index rose from almost zero to 24/100 over the past week, peaking on Oct 16, 2026. The developer's latest post, “Hotfix #6 Autoshipping Fix, Trade Station Fix And More”, went up on Oct 23, 2026.
Beyond These Stars screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Build a city → manage intricate supply chains. That cycle, taken from the developer's own description, is what a typical session of Beyond These Stars looks like.
Modes
Single-player.
Progression
Progression is upgrade-driven: earnings and collectibles unlock faster progress. Long-term goals include Steam achievements and steam trading cards.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows. Cloud saves. Save anytime. Adjustable difficulty.
Standout features
A Home Among the Stars - Build a sprawling city on the back of a universe-traveling Space Whale as your Peeps seek places to live and work.
Store & community tags: Simulator, Strategy, Cozy, Adventure
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Out now
- Release date
- Oct 16, 2026
- Access
- Full release
- Latest update
- Hotfix #6 Autoshipping Fix, Trade Station Fix And More · Oct 23, 2026
- Added
- Oct 18, 2026
- Patch notesHotfix #6 Autoshipping Fix, Trade Station Fix And More
Hi all! We have released a new hotfix patch to address the following issues: Improved a source of Auto Shipping instability, which could cause Trade Spaceships to leave their landing pad and go into space when they shouldn’t, and then remain in a broken state…
- Patch notesUpdate From The Balancing Monkey Team
Hey Peeps, We just wanted to thank you all so much for taking the time to leave us feedback for Beyond These Stars. Positive or negative, we find it so incredibly valuable and it gives us so much to work with to keep improving the game.
- Patch notesHotfix #5 - Balance Changes, Full Tech Tree visible, Worker Fixes + LOTS more
Hi all! We have released a new hotfix patch to address the following issues: Balance changes. In some cases, these changes may only apply to new buildings. Mine. Updated output per task and output storage amounts. Ore Smelter.
- Patch notesHotfix #4 - Added the ability to Cancel a Move Building order + Fixes
Hi all! We have released a new hotfix patch to address the following issues: Added the ability to Cancel a Move Building order.
- AddedBeyond These Stars added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 96/100
Its popularity index rose from almost zero to 24/100 over the past week, peaking on Oct 16, 2026.
- ReleasedReleased on Steam
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
Beyond These Stars is on Steam for Windows at $23.99. The Steam page is the official place to buy, update and read patch notes.
Community & official links
Official channels
Community wikis (fan-made, unofficial)
Creator videos
No creator video numbers on record yet for Beyond These Stars — new games usually pick up coverage within days of breaking out.
How to play: beginner tips
- Reinvest early earnings into upgrades that raise income, not cosmetics.
- Scout before committing; most early losses come from over-extending.
- There is no rush — plan layouts before placing big items.
- Read the latest patch notes — new games change quickly in their first weeks.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- Out now
- Player topics
- Release Date
- Play modes
- Single-player
- Store tags
- SimulatorStrategyCozyAdventure
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for Beyond These Stars moved from 0 to 24 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 16, 2026. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 18, 2026.
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 0 |
| Thu Oct 15 | 0 |
| Fri Oct 16 | 23 |
| Sat Oct 17 | 57 |
| Sun Oct 18 | 45 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 33 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 24 |
Beyond These Stars FAQ
What is Beyond These Stars?
Beyond These Stars is a Windows city builder on the space whale Kewa, released 16 October 2026 by Balancing Monkey Games and Hooded Horse. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 16, 2026). It is tagged Simulator, Strategy and Cozy.
How much does Beyond These Stars cost?
Beyond These Stars costs $23.99 on Steam at our last check. Steam prices vary by region and change during sales, so the store page is the authority on today's price.
When did Beyond These Stars come out?
Beyond These Stars launched on Oct 16, 2026 for Steam. The most recent developer post, “Hotfix #6 Autoshipping Fix, Trade Station Fix And More”, went up on Oct 23, 2026.
Is Beyond These Stars multiplayer?
No multiplayer mode is on record — Beyond These Stars is listed as a single-player game.
Who made Beyond These Stars?
Beyond These Stars is developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Hooded Horse. Follow the official site for announcements.
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