Shared-world MMO
Star Citizen
A sprawling crowdfunded space sim where you fly ships, fight on foot, and trade, mine, or bounty-hunt across a seamless persistent universe — still in open alpha.
Known forThe crowdfunded space-sim MMO
Star Citizen at a glance
- Type
- Shared-world MMO
- Play on
- Windows
- Cost
- Buy to play · open alpha
- Commitment
- Best in long sessions
Who Star Citizen is for
- A convincing sci-fi setting
- Gets better with a real community
- Freeform builds from open skills
- Rewards curiosity and roaming
- A genuinely player-driven world
- Active, movement-led combat
Know before you play
It has been in alpha for over a decade with no firm release date, still ships with rough edges, and leans on expensive real-money ship sales.
Star Citizen FAQ
What kind of game is Star Citizen?
Star Citizen is a Shared-world MMO. A sprawling crowdfunded space sim where you fly ships, fight on foot, and trade, mine, or bounty-hunt across a seamless persistent universe — still in open alpha.
Is Star Citizen free to play?
Star Citizen's cost model: Buy to play · open alpha.
What platforms can you play Star Citizen on?
Star Citizen is available on Windows.
Can you play Star Citizen solo?
Partly. Star Citizen can be played solo for a while, but it opens up most with a group or guild.
Does Star Citizen have PvP?
Yes. Star Citizen has a strong PvP scene, including open-world fights.
What should you know before playing Star Citizen?
It has been in alpha for over a decade with no firm release date, still ships with rough edges, and leans on expensive real-money ship sales.
What games are similar to Star Citizen?
If you like Star Citizen, try Dune: Awakening, EVE Frontier or Elite Dangerous.