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Starbound
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
About Starbound
- Released
- July 2016
- Developer
- Chucklefish Games
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S · Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Xbox One
Where to get it
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- Mods13.5kA mod changes the game itself. It needs something to load it, it may need other mods first, and it only works on the versions its author built it for.
- Frameworks52A framework is modding infrastructure rather than content: an API, injector or utility that other mods run on top of, or that helps you install, patch or manage them.
- Libraries7A library provides shared code other mods depend on rather than any content of its own. It is required, not optional, whenever something else lists it as a dependency.
- modpacks6A modpack is a curated set of mods, configuration and sometimes a world, shipped as one download and pinned to a single game version.
From the developers
Official announcements, newest first. Posted on Steam.
- Community Announcements10th Anniversary Vinyl AnnouncementToday marks 10 years since Starbound launched into 1.0, and to celebrate we've teamed up with composer Curtis Schweitzer, illustrator Kkcit, and the team at Lost in Cult on a brand new Starbound: 10th Anniversary soundtrack 2xLP vinyl. All of your favourite tracks have been carefully pressed across a stunning set, and wrapped in Kkcit’s gorgeous original artwork on the gatefold. There's 2x colo...
- Community Announcements1.4.4 Hotfix Patch NotesHi everyone! Tiny changelist to resolve a launch issue: Fixed issue preventing launch on new MacOS since Sequoia 15.1 update
- Community AnnouncementsStarbound 1.4: Bounty Hunter UpdateWe're excited to announce the release of Starbound 1.4 - the 'Bounty Hunter' update! In this update players can become bounty hunters, seeking out criminal gangs through missions and climb the ranks as they rebuild the Peacekeepers and restore law and order to the universe. There's also new elemental variants of many monsters, which have a rare chance to be encountered - if you see one be sure...
- Community Announcements1.3.3 Hotfix Patch NotesOriginal Post Hey, everyone! Things are busy here as we’re still hard at work on the 1.4 update. A number of players have been encountering a crash bug when switching between weapons of the same type, so we decided to address that with a hotfix update rather than waiting for the next patch. While we’re at it, though, we figured we’d throw in one more useful feature: category tags for Steam Work...
- Community Announcements1.3.3 Hotfix Patch NotesOriginal Post Hey, everyone! Things are busy here as we’re still hard at work on the 1.4 update. A number of players have been encountering a crash bug when switching between weapons of the same type, so we decided to address that with a hotfix update rather than waiting for the next patch. While we’re at it, though, we figured we’d throw in one more useful feature: category tags for Steam Work...
- Mods indexed
- 13.6k
- Versions
- 0
- Newest tracked
- none yet
- Most disruptive update
- No breakage data for this game
Most downloaded
Measured from the source's own counts, summed across every release.
- Frackin' UniverseFU Discord: Wiki: Disclaimer: Installing FU is a one-way trip. FU will affect your game universe and ALL characters. Note: Uninstalling the mod will cause crashes, unless you wipe your universe and player folders. This is not avoidable. Be sure to back up your universe and player folders before i...1.1M downloads
- Xbawks Character ExtenderAdds 36 easily-extended species buttons. FAQ Q. How do I add species? A. Find and install them. This comes with none. Q. How do I make species? A. This is not the place to tell you. Q. When I run it, it looks like crap. How come? A. You may have two mods installed that both try to edit the charac...1.0M downloads
- Weapon StatsCompatible with Starbound 1.4 Displays item level, DPS and damage per energy (DPE) for swords and guns. Based only on raw damage. Abilities and combo attacks are not factored in. For additional stats on other weapons (legendaries, bows, fists) install Legendary Tooltips707.7k downloads
- Food StackThis is a client- & server-side mod. If it is not installed on server then your stack can & will reduce to 1 when transferred to the server. Food Stack changes so food can stack up to 1000. To stack food that have different rotting time you will need to put your food into a fridge and then click...685.2k downloads
- Instant CraftingThis is a client-side mod. Disables the timer on client-side crafting tables so that everything you craft finish instantaneously. Support mods If you find any table that isn't instant just reply with mod name & crafting table name in top left corner next to icon. I won't answer any "Is this compa...591.0k downloads
- Enhanced StorageEnhanced Storage is a quality of life mod which improves the whole storage system of Starbound. On the one hand it adds a lot of new features to the usablity of containers, and on the other it adds many new content concerning storage and containers. Container Improvements Keep content Stored item...584.4k downloads
- Improved ContainersImproved Containers adds quality of life features to containers in Starbound. The aim is to keep the mod multiplayer friendly so you will still be able to play with friends that do not have the mod installed. It is not compatible with other container mods that add similar features. This is a clie...577.6k downloads
- Frackin' MusicNote: Does NOT require FrackinUniverse, but is recommended since most of the music will play on those biomes. What is FrackinMusic, and why is it so gigantic? It adds (does not replace) over 250 new songs to your Starbound experience pulled from various copyright-free or royalty-free sources. Ess...566.2k downloads
- Quickbar Mini (DEPRECATED)This mod is now deprecated in favor of Stardust Core Lite, a newer, shinier version with additional features, maintained and updated in sync with Stardust Core. Please update your subscriptions and collections accordingly. - Zia 💜 For those still asking (in particular on my other mods that use th...516.3k downloads
- Avali (Triage) Race ModAvali race mod for Starbound 1.4 The cutest predators this side of the universe rift We now have a Discord chat, come on in! No account needed! If you have issues, please go to and post a new issue describing the problem. Include your starbound.log file located at "/steamapps/common/Starbound/sto...501.7k downloads
- Elithian Races ModDISCLAIMER: Back up your save files before installing. Characters and other save data, including ships and worlds, may be lost if the mod is uninstalled, so always keep a back-up! NOTICE: This mod requires a Character Creator extender in order to play as one of the new races. Other content is sti...493.9k downloads
- Extended SongbookThis is a client-side mod. Extends the Songbook window so you can fit more items at the same time. If you want to extend more of your GUI then you can find the mod "Extended GUI" For a non-Steam version, visit F.A.Q. Q. Can you add a search field? A. No. We can't add functionality to Songbook UI,...487.7k downloads
- RPG GrowthThe mod that adds RPG Mechanics to Starbound! This mod adds the ability to raise stats and make your character stronger. Defeating monsters grants experience and raises your level. Allocate stat points, unlock techs and weapons, and choose a Profession, Affinity, and Specialization as you level u...468.9k downloads
- More Planet Info (work with 1.4.X not guaranteed)THIS MOD IS SUSPENDED FOR UNDEFINED PERIOD OF TIME You should install those 2 patch-mods to make it work properly. Quest marker fix Lush planet fix This mod is SERVER SIDE since modifies lua files. More info about planets, moons, and some other system bodies. Information about the objects on the...462.9k downloads
- Frackin' RacesAs of June 3, 2020, FR will no longer be independently updated. FR will instead be merged directly into FU with a toggle switch. All further support requests can go there. It is NOT compatible with FrackinUniverse now because it is *part* of FrackinUniverse. FrackinRaces does NOT add races. It ad...444.8k downloads
- Improved Food DescriptionsThis mod improves the interface of food and medicine descriptions and make it possible to show additional information. It needs to be installed on both server and client. The new designed tooltips now showing: Amount of food (the player's max food amount is 70) Status effects (buffs in green, deb...443.2k downloads
- XS Mechs - Vehicle EditionXS Mech Vehicles WORKS WITH 1.4 Buy the Controllers at Penguin Pete in the Outpost (or his Portable Outpost counterpart) {10% discount on controllers with Tabula Rasa!} More Info: CF Mod Forum Link More Mechs!: ZZ Mech Addon - Highly Recommended! Original art & code by TShinzon Spirited update by...435.0k downloads
- Container UI TweakWhen interacting with containers, move the inventory and container windows so they don't obscure the area near the player. This is a purely client-side mod and should be compatible with all other mods. *** TL;DR: Starbound v1.1 saves your inventory window location and puts the container window 4...394.5k downloads
- Skippable CinematicsThis is a client-side mod. Skip any cinematic with ESC-key. It does not reduce any loading times that are covered up by cinematics. For a non-Steam version, visit384.9k downloads
- Extended GUIThis is a client-side mod. Extends most of the GUI windows so you can fit more items at the same time. The songbook can be found as a seperate mod by the name of "Extended Songbook" For a non-Steam version, visit Mod compatibility is being phased out of this mod. Please also install the mod Many...376.0k downloads
- Cutebound - Make the universe a cuter placeWelcome to Cutebound, a mod aimed at giving the game a cute/anime feeling (somehow) and monster girls \o/ Nealy everything i could rework have been reworked -armors -clothes -accessories -races faces and bodies -hairstyles -probably things i forgot All have been changed for a more detailed and cu...371.3k downloads
- Wardrobe InterfaceThis mod allows you to dress up your character. All clothing and colors in the game are directly available to your in an easy-to-access interface. You can store and load your favourite outfits so you don't have to juggle items around in your inventory. The Wardrobe requires the Quickbar. If you h...363.7k downloads
- Shellguard: Starbound Expansion RemasteredWelcome to the Shellguard: Starbound Expansion remaster! We have a public discord here! This mod is a full expansion to Starbound, focused around a new faction called Shellguard. Shellguard is a large scale mercenary group as well as a weapons, robotics and gear manufacturer. The mod includes a M...361.3k downloads
- [StarCore Localization Team] Simplified Chinese Mod (zh_CN)To English users: This is a Simplified-Chinese mod, Almost all text in game would be changed. It may possibly affect your save file, So think TWICE before you decide to subscribe. Supports only 1.4.4 About: Made by StarCore Localization Team. Now almost all text has been translated. Need to insta...345.2k downloads
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Why Starbound mods break
A mod is compiled against one version of a game. When the game updates, anything that reached into the parts that moved stops working, and it usually stops working silently rather than with a message that explains itself.
That is what the table above counts. It is not a guess: each row is a mod the community has reported as broken by that specific release. The number is a fair measure of how disruptive an update was, and it is the reason people delay updating a game they have modded heavily.
Common questions
Does IndexGG host Starbound mods?
No, and it never will. Every download link points at the author's own page on Nexus, GitHub, CurseForge or wherever they published it. We index the ecosystem; the files stay with the people who made them.
Where does the compatibility data come from?
From the communities that maintain it in the open, not from guesswork. Each claim carries how it is known, so a reported breakage is never presented as though the author said it.
Why is a mod listed as broken when it works for me?
Compatibility depends on your exact game version and the rest of your load order. A mod marked as broken in one release may work fine on an older one, which is exactly why the version is recorded next to the claim rather than a bare yes or no.