Berlin, Germany – September 10, 2025 – Toukana Interactive and kurzgesagt – in a nutshell, are thrilled to launch Star Birds, the highly anticipated "cozy space Factorio" into Early Access on Steam. Players will be able to explore verious asteroids, build advanced production networks, and guide a colony of space-faring birds on their journey through vast star systems.
About the Game:
Star Birds is a relaxing asteroid base-building and resource management game. Discover and mine countless asteroids, create production networks and guide your flock of spacefaring birds to new interstellar horizons!
Key Features:
- Mining & Exploration: Discover new asteroids, each with their own unique resources and challenges.
- Base-Building and Production: Construct and upgrade production chains to keep your factory thriving in the depths of space.
- Strategic Placement: Manage resources and make strategic decisions on where to place and how to build your production network.
- Missions & Mysteries: Lead your crew through a story campaign and discover interstellar secrets.
- Charming Visuals: Immerse yourself in a beautifully designed experience, with vibrant, colorful art inspired by kurzgesagt’s iconic animation style.
The Collaboration:
Toukana Interactive, the indie game studio renowned for their surprise-hit Dorfromantik, brings its expertise in innovative, engaging gameplay to Star Birds. The project is a joint effort in collaboration with kurzgesagt – in a nutshell, an award-winning animation studio known for its curiosity sparking videos that simplify complex scientific topics with stunning visuals. Together, they have created a game that combines innovative mechanics with clean visuals and design akin to both studios’ signature vibes.
Early Access:
Starting on September 10, 2025, Star Birds will be available for Early Access on Steam. Players will have access to two full star systems with serveral levels each. They will be able to build many different buildings and production networks of varying complexity. This release gives players the opportunity to experience and dive head-first into the game, while providing valuable feedback that will help refine the final version. Typical for Early Access releases, content updates are planned over the course of the following Early Access period until full release.
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Star Birds on Steam: https://star-birds.com/steam