Software:Star Trucker
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| Developer(s) | Monster and Monster |
| Publisher(s) | Raw Fury |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
| Release | September 3, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Star Trucker is a role-playing video game developed by Monster and Monster and published by Raw Fury. In the game the player plays as a driver of a truck that travels in outer space. It was released in 2024 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S and received positive reviews. A version for PlayStation 5 followed in 2025.
Gameplay
In Star Trucker the player assumes the role of a truck driver. The truck, modeled after American semi-trailer trucks of the 1970s, is a vehicle that travels in outer space, which players use to haul bulk cargo in the form of containers.[2] It is equipped with sci-fi equipment, including a warp drive, maglock, space suit, and more.[3] The vehicle uses three-axis control and is powered by large batteries, which are also used to power other components of the truck.[4]
Similar to other role-playing games, the objective of the game is to earn money and reputation while progressing the story.[5] A typical mission has four parts: accepting tasks and purchasing equipment from space stations, collecting the cargo located in the middle of space, driving the truck and passing through warp gates, and dropping off the cargo at the destination.[6]
Along the journey there are various locations the player can visit, such as gas stations, convenience stores, upgrade shops, and weighing stations.[7] There are also asteroids scattered throughout the world, which damage the truck's hull and internal components if collided with. When a component breaks, on-truck systems begin to malfunction, which leads to events including loss of gravity, blackout, low oxygen, and broken batteries.[8]
Development and release
The game was created by indie developer Monster and Monster and published by Raw Fury. A game demo was released on Steam on February 17, 2024, and the full game was made available on September 3 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S.[3][9][10] A version for PlayStation 5 was released on June 10, 2025.[10]
Reception
Star Trucker received positive reviews from critics upon release, who praised the game for its relaxing gameplay and creativity,[5][2] but also criticized its relatively simple truck systems.[7]
References
- ↑ Saver, Michael (2024-12-30). "Games made with Unity: 2024 in review". Unity Technologies. https://unity.com/blog/games-made-with-unity-2024-releases. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brown, Fraser (2024-02-08). "Star Trucker is sluggish, frustrating and my favourite Steam Next Fest demo" (in en). https://www.pcgamer.com/star-trucker-is-sluggish-frustrating-and-my-favourite-steam-next-fest-demo/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Reuben, Nic (2024-09-03). "Star Trucker review: sci-fi escapism and oil-stained mundanity make for a muscular, purposeful driving sim" (in en). https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/star-trucker-review.
- ↑ Bailey, Dustin (2024-02-06). "Star Trucker is such a realistic trucking sim that I somehow managed to jackknife my rig in space in its Steam Next Fest demo" (in en). https://www.gamesradar.com/star-trucker-is-such-a-realistic-trucking-sim-that-i-somehow-managed-to-jackknife-my-rig-in-space-in-its-steam-next-fest-demo/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Norris, Jesse 'Doncabesa' (2024-09-03). "Star Trucker | Review" (in en-US). https://xboxera.com/2024/09/03/star-trucker-review/.
- ↑ "Star Trucker review" (in en-US). 2024-09-03. https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/star-trucker-review/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Burke, Ron (2024-09-24). "Star Trucker review -- Dangerous business — GAMINGTREND" (in en-US). https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/star-trucker-review-dangerous-business/.
- ↑ "Star Trucker review: Harder than it looks" (in en-US). Sports Illustrated. 2024-09-03. https://www.si.com/videogames/reviews/star-trucker-review. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ↑ Wales, Matt (2024-02-17). "Star Trucker - who needs a mountain vista when you've got the whole of space?" (in en). https://www.eurogamer.net/star-trucker-who-needs-a-mountain-vista-when-youve-got-the-whole-of-space.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Romano, Sal (2025-06-04). "Star Trucker coming to PS5 on June 10" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2025/06/star-trucker-coming-to-ps5-on-june-10.
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