Star Trucker

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.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Fraser |date=2024-02-08 |title=Star Trucker is sluggish, frustrating and my favourite Steam Next Fest demo |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/star-trucker-is-sluggish-frustrating-and-my-favourite-steam-next-fest-demo/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=PC Gamer |language=en}} It is equipped with sci-fi equipment, including a warp drive, maglock, space suit, and more.{{Cite web |last=Reuben |first=Nic |date=2024-09-03 |title=Star Trucker review: sci-fi escapism and oil-stained mundanity make for a muscular, purposeful driving sim |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/star-trucker-review |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |language=en}} The vehicle uses three-axis control and is powered by large batteries, which are also used to power other components of the truck.{{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Dustin |date=2024-02-06 |title=Star Trucker is such a realistic trucking sim that I somehow managed to jackknife my rig in space in its Steam Next Fest demo |url=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/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}

Similar to other role-playing games, the objective of the game is to earn money and reputation while progressing the story.{{Cite web |last=Norris |first=Jesse 'Doncabesa' |date=2024-09-03 |title=Star Trucker {{!}} Review |url=https://xboxera.com/2024/09/03/star-trucker-review/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=XboxEra |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-03 |title=Star Trucker review |url=https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/star-trucker-review/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=GodisaGeek.com |language=en-US}}

Along the journey there are various locations the player can visit, such as gas stations, convenience stores, upgrade shops, and weighing stations.{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Ron |date=2024-09-24 |title=Star Trucker review -- Dangerous business — GAMINGTREND |url=https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/star-trucker-review-dangerous-business/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=gamingtrend.com |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite magazine |date=2024-09-03 |title=Star Trucker review: Harder than it looks |url=https://www.si.com/videogames/reviews/star-trucker-review |access-date=2024-12-19 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Wales |first=Matt |date=2024-02-17 |title=Star Trucker - who needs a mountain vista when you've got the whole of space? |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/star-trucker-who-needs-a-mountain-vista-when-youve-got-the-whole-of-space |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}

Star Trucker received positive reviews from critics upon release, who praised the game for its relaxing gameplay and creativity, but also criticized its relatively simple truck systems.

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