Key takeaways
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown at a glance
- On Steam for $29.69.
- Developed by Magic Fuel Games, published by Playstack.
- 158 Steam user reviews so far.
- Popularity up 450% week over week; heat score 26/100.
- Reached #16 on Steam Popular Coming Soon.
- Players are mostly looking up builds and walkthrough.
What is Star Trek: Outposts Unknown?
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is a story-driven Star Trek outpost builder on Steam from Magic Fuel Games and Playstack. Its store listing sums it up: “Lead your crew across strange new worlds in this narrative driven outpost builder!”
Construct complex research facilities across strange new worlds in the first-ever outpost builder set in the Star Trek universe. Explore diverse tech and buildings trees, and carefully choose which structures will help explore and build as you face a mysterious cosmic force that threatens all life in the system. Lead your crew through dangerous encounters that will test their morale and prowess.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is made by Magic Fuel Games and published by Playstack. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 20, 2026). It is listed on Steam for Windows at $29.69. It has collected 158 Steam user reviews so far. Modes on record: single-player.
Player momentum is up 450% across the past week and peaked on Oct 20, 2026. It reached #16 on the Steam Popular Coming Soon chart. Creators have already posted 20 YouTube videos about it, drawing 757K combined views. The developer's latest post, “Update 1.0.3”, went up on Oct 23, 2026. Players are mostly looking up builds and walkthrough.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Build as you face → explore diverse tech and buildings trees. That cycle, taken from the developer's own description, is what a typical session of Star Trek: Outposts Unknown looks like.
Modes
Single-player.
Progression
Progression is upgrade-driven: earnings and collectibles unlock faster progress. The systems players document most are builds. Long-term goals include Steam achievements.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows. Cloud saves.
Standout features
Explore the X’Lehari System with a completely original Star Trek story set in the 23rd century, alongside the era depicted in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds .
Store & community tags: Simulator, Strategy, Survival, Adventure, Narrative
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Out now
- Release date
- Oct 20, 2026
- Access
- Full release
- Latest update
- Update 1.0.3 · Oct 23, 2026
- Chart ranking
- #16 Steam Popular Coming Soon
- Added
- Oct 19, 2026
- Patch notesUpdate 1.0.3
Content. Added more names to Exploration Points in English. QoL Improvements. Reduced the amount of crew chatter a single crew can have at any given time.
- Patch notesUpdate 1.0.2
Content: Polish pass on Passenger Vehicle animations. Polished patrol animations on all buildings. More animated key art! QoL Improvements: Hooked up exit button in language select menu.
- Patch notesLaunch Thoughts and Update 1.0.1
First off, and honestly, thank you so much for the response to Star Trek: Outposts Unknown so far. Whether negative or positive, we are truly listening to all feedback.
- Developer newsStar Trek: Outposts Unknown Is Out Now!
Captains! We’re beyond excited to announce: Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is out now on PC, with Mac support soon to follow!
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 60/100
Player momentum is up 450% across the past week and peaked on Oct 20, 2026.
- ReleasedReleased on Steam
- AddedStar Trek: Outposts Unknown added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is on Steam for Windows at $29.69. 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
How to play: beginner tips
- Try the demo first; check the store page to see whether demo progress carries over.
- Idle or AFK features are worth unlocking first — they compound while you play.
- Upgrade your economy first, army second.
- Craft storage early so you never lose a haul to a bad trip.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- Out now
- Player topics
- BuildsWalkthroughRelease DateDemo
- Play modes
- Single-player
- Store tags
- SimulatorStrategySurvivalAdventureNarrative
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for Star Trek: Outposts Unknown moved from 0 to 4 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 20, 2026. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 19, 2026. Creators have posted 20 YouTube videos about it (757K views).
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Sat Oct 17 | 0 |
| Sun Oct 18 | 0 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 0 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 28 |
| Wed Oct 21 | 23 |
| Thu Oct 22 | 11 |
| Fri Oct 23 | 4 |
Popular player topics
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown FAQ
What is Star Trek: Outposts Unknown?
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is a story-driven Star Trek outpost builder on Steam from Magic Fuel Games and Playstack. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 20, 2026). It is tagged Simulator, Strategy and Survival.
How much does Star Trek: Outposts Unknown cost?
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown costs $29.69 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 Star Trek: Outposts Unknown come out?
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown launched on Oct 20, 2026 for Steam. The most recent developer post, “Update 1.0.3”, went up on Oct 23, 2026.
Is Star Trek: Outposts Unknown multiplayer?
No multiplayer mode is on record — Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is listed as a single-player game.
Who made Star Trek: Outposts Unknown?
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is developed by Magic Fuel Games and published by Playstack.
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