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The Free Company and PerfectGen Announce Early Access Launch of STARIUM on September 11
A bold new sci-fi open-world RPG blending bullet hell action, player choice, and pixel art exploration
STARIUM is an ambitious sci-fi open-world RPG that fuses bullet hell combat, meaningful dialogue choices, and player-driven exploration. Players take on the role of a mysterious alien newcomer in the galaxy of Talara, where the rare fuel “Starium” is harvested from dying stars at a devastating cost. To survive, they must earn their freedom within 21 in-game days, by any means necessary.
About the Game :
In STARIUM, every decision matters. Players can fight, sneak, or negotiate their way through encounters, building unique character builds from a deep system of items, skills, and equipment. With a dynamic narrative shaped by branching dialogue, no two playthroughs will ever be the same.
Key Features:
Choice-Driven RPG Gameplay : Talk, sneak, or fight your way through the galaxy. Your playstyle and moral decisions shape the outcome.
Open World Exploration : Traverse the alien world of Rhalara, uncovering hidden bosses, ancient relics, and dangerous secrets.
Bullet Hell Combat : Fast-paced, skill-based action inspired by Enter the Gungeon and Nuclear Throne.
Endless Build Variety : Experiment with weapons, gear, and abilities to create wild synergies (freezing bullets, ricochets, explosions or why not all three).
Dynamic Dialogue System : Inspired by Fallout: New Vegas and Disco Elysium, with choices influenced by your character’s traits.
Local Co-op : Survive Talara’s dangers with a friends via steam remote play or together on a couch.
Why Early Access?
Developer Arrjan Tarach explains:
“As a solo developer, I want to build the game with player feedback and suggestions in mind to get more ideas and thoughts than just my own. Some of my favorite games, like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Core Keeper, had extensive Early Access times, and they are so much better for it. I hope to achieve something similar with Starium.”
The Early Access version features:
A fleshed-out main campaign with branching choices and 3 side quests.
An open world with explorable side dungeons.
A deep character creation system, enabling vastly different builds and playstyles.
30+ unique weapons and 55+ armor pieces with powerful, combinable effects.
25+ challenging bosses across the world of Talara.
Planned future updates will add:
More quests, weapons, armor, dungeons, and bosses.
Expanded skills and new item passives.
Improved performance and bug fixes.
Enhancements to stealth and pacifist gameplay.
A system for permanently killing NPCs.
Controller rebinds and refined art/visuals.
The full release, targeted for Q1 2026, will expand with additional locations, quests, classes, and narrative arcs.
Launch & Availability :
STARIUM launches in Early Access on Steam, September 11, 2024. Players can wishlist the game now and join the community to help shape its future.
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3327700/Starium/
Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km3XepRRg5M
About the Developer :
Arrjan Tarach is a solo game developer with a degree in game design and having created games for more than 9 years, Arrjan brings a passion for storytelling, systems design, and exploration to STARIUM.
About PerfectGen :
PerfectGen is an indie-focused publisher dedicated to helping creative, genre-blending titles reach their full potential. By supporting visionary developers like The Free Company, PerfectGen aims to bring unique experiences to players worldwide.
Website: https://www.pg-publishing.com/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/94X9c4fWUk