Starbound is a 2D sandbox adventure game developed and published by Chucklefish. Released in 2016, the game lets players explore a procedurally generated universe filled with diverse planets, alien species, and hidden secrets. After fleeing the destruction of Earth, players travel across space, gather resources, build bases, craft weapons, and complete story quests. Starbound supports single-player and multiplayer modes, offering creative freedom, exploration-focused gameplay, and mod support for expanded customization and replayability.