Steam app 2719750 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:53 UTC
Star Birds is a chill factory building and resource management game. Mine asteroids and create brain-twisting production networks. Level by level, you guide your feathered crew to new interstellar horizons!
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
13 months, September 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Star Birds was released on 10 Sep, 2025.
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50 developer announcements, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Level 15 is only a few weeks away! But if you don’t want to wait, you can play it right now in the Star Birds Public Beta! 🚀The beta branch is open to all players, so jump in, give the new level a try, and let us know what you think. Your…
toukana_frikaDear stargazers and space travelers,We want to name our monthly challenges after constellations. Got any suggestions?12 Cosmic Seasons for Free Play ModeFor the Antimatter Update this October, we’re planning something special: Cosmic…
toukana_frikaThere’s a lot happening on the road to the Star Birds grand finale! We’re expanding our plans for the Full Release, preparing the fifth and final Star System, and working on bringing Star Birds to even more platforms. And before we get…
toukana_frikaThe Farmer Was Replaced made quite a splash in the indie scene this spring, and we’ve put together a bundle for you! It’s an extraordinary game, not just for programmers, but for anyone who enjoys resource management and automation.Star…
toukana_frikaPatch 0.3.9☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community Feedback☀️ Fixed a bug that could block critical progression quests after reloading a save, particularly in Level 11.☀️ Fixed a progression blocker in Level 10 that could occur when…
Patch notesPatch Notes 0.3.8☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackSteam Deck & Controller SupportAdded a floating keyboard for entering text with a controller.Added UI scaling for building-button tooltips. ImprovementsAdded sunray visual…
toukana_frikaAs you may have noticed, we’ve been working over the past few weeks to make a few Steam Bundles possible for the Star Birds community. One that feels like a particularly good match is our bundle with Modulus: a peaceful factory builder that…
toukana_frikaMini Motorways and Mini Metro are now available in a Bundle with Star Birds. Picking up the games together gives you 10% off. You already own Star Birds? The 10% community discount for the Mini Worlds games is still available to you.What Is…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes 0.3.7☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackFree Play ModeOverhauled the Free Play Mode configuration UI.Preset buttons now also randomize level features, Kardashev Scale values, and star systems.☀️ Added new…
toukana_frikaStar Birds and shapez 2 are now available in a Steam Bundle. Picking up both games together gives you 10% off. If you own Star Birds already, you’ll still save 10% on shapez 2 (and the other way round!). What Is shapez 2?shapez 2 is a 3D…
toukana_frikaPatch 0.3.5 & 0.3.6Fixed a critical save/load bugImproved diagnostics for save/load issuesFixed bug with Steam auto cloud implementation that could result in new save data since the patch release to not be synced onto a different…
Patch notesPlay Star Birds. Share a screenshot. Take the chance to win a key!Let's celebrate the launch of our new Major Content Update! With your impressions from Cinnakeet! The asteroids in Star Birds are sometimes extraordinary, beautiful or…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes 0.3(version 0.3.4, including Beta Patches 0.3, 0.3.1, 0.3.2, 0.3.3)☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackCinnakeet & New LevelsAdded campaign sectors 12, 13, and 14 with new story and dialogueIntroduced a new star…
toukana_frikaOur hottest update before full release is here! With the new Lava & Logistics Update, Star Birds is getting a brand-new star system, official controller support, Mac compatibility, new leaderboards, and (drumroll...) the Resource Filter…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.3.3☀️ = Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackNew:Implemented two new cutscenes (Visitor and Clue).Added new localization for most languages.Implemented building animations for Filter Building, Alien…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.3.1 + 0.3.2☀️ = Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackPublic Beta Patch 0.3.2Audio:Implemented and improved more sound effects.Improvements:☀️ Total Score is now initialized once with the sum of all…
toukana_frikaIn a few weeks, Star Birds will receive its final major content update before the full release. But you don’t have to wait that long. You can try the new update already on the Public Beta Branch! TODAY!Lava, Mac & Filter Building! 🔥The next…
toukana_frikaPlay Star Birds. Share a screenshot. Take the chance to win a key! We've seen some very impressive space factories in Star Birds. And we think it's time to pay tribute to your wonderful production monstrosities. Show us your mega factories…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes 0.2 (Part 2)(Patch 0.2.8 including beta patches 0.2.5, 0.2.6, 0.2.7)Added sector 11: Tiny Footprints.Added a new alien species: Spider Ducks.Added two new buildings: Nest, Strange Nest.Added a new connection type that can cross…
toukana_frikaToday, we officially released Level 11. With the new level comes a new species: the Spider Ducks. Supply them with a nonstop flow of resources — and woohoo! — you can finally cross pipes (well… the Spider Ducks can).One of the most…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.2.7☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackAdded localization for the new content in all languages.Added challenge badge "On the shoulders of dwarves" for sector 11.Improved sector 11 dialogues.Moved…
toukana_frikaThe next chapter of Star Birds is on the horizon, and we’re excited to show you what’s coming next. From a brand-new star system to controller support and significant updates for Free Play Mode, the months ahead are packed with new content.…
toukana_frikaWelcome to all our new Star Birds players! 💜Over the past weekend, with the release of the Flora & Fauna Update, we’ve seen our player numbers grow, and it’s been incredibly nice to welcome so many new faces into the game.We hope you’ve had…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.2.5 + 0.2.6Public Beta Patch 0.2.5Added sector 11: Tiny Footprints.Added a new alien species: Spider Ducks.Added two new buildings: Nest, Strange Nest.Added a new connection type that can cross pipes and cables…
toukana_frikaPatch 0.2.4d (default branch)Fixed a bug that could cause saving to fail.Fixed melter upgrades not being initialized properly when loading old savegames.Fixed moving buildings via Alt + Click refunding cost, allowing players to generate…
Patch notesPatch 0.2.4c (default branch)Fixed bug that could that could sometimes cause the "Travel to next sector" button to fail.Replaced Nuclear Spaceship cutscene to fix voice-over error.Improved German and English localization.Fixed an error in…
Patch notesPatch 0.2.4b (default branch)Fixed melter and ice extractor missing from building inventory when loading old Ravsicle save games and the plateau ramp missing when loading sectors with plateaus.Fixed bug that caused ice or plateau generation…
Patch notesSteam offered us a Weekend Deal, and we said YES! From January 22 to February 5, you can fly to space with a 25% discount.This couldn’t come at a better time: our Flora & Fauna Update has just hatched. It introduces three brand-new levels…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes 0.2(Public Patch 0.2.4 including Beta Patches 0.2, 0.2.1, 0.2.2, 0.2.3)☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackNew Content:Added sectors 08, 09, and 10.Introduced a new star system: Paradeira.Added a new star, new…
toukana_frikaThe Flora & Fauna Content Update is here! Travel to a new star system. Meet aliens, grow plants, kick off food production, and look forward to our brand new level generator!The journey of our bird crew continues, on the hunt for the…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.2.3Improvements:Added German localization.Added new icons for different plants.Added animations to plants that weren't animated yet.Improved some dialogues & the birds behaviour during these dialogues.Added some…
toukana_frikaWhether you discovered Star Birds through the Kurzgesagt channels or found it on your own journey, we’re thrilled you’re here. Many of you have asked where to find more dev content, behind-the-scenes insights, and updates about our the…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.2.2☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackImprovements:☀️ Improved plateau ramp consistency and placement UX.☀️ Plateau ramp now has the same width at the top and the bottom.☀️ Rebalanced level 08 score…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.2.1☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackImprovements:Added notification dot to Rewards button in main menu, ingame menu and on victory screen that is enabled when there are unspent Perk points and…
toukana_frikaAs 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to look back at an incredible year for our small indie studio. From big milestones to small everyday joys, here’s a seasonal recap of everything that happened at Toukana this year!🌸 Spring…
toukana_frikaPublic Beta Patch Notes 0.2☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community Feedback New Content:Added sectors 08, 09, and 10.Introduced a new star system: Paradeira.Added a new star, new color palette, and new asteroid shapes for Paradeira.Added…
toukana_frikaThe Beta Test for our Flora & Fauna Content Update is starting today! Be among the first to explore an all-new star system, weeks before the update goes officially live. Play the Beta now and give feedback!The beta includes a Free Playing…
toukana_frikaAs the year winds down, we know December is all about gifts, cozy moments, and finding games that feel just right for the season. To share a little warmth with our community, we arranged something special: throughout December, you can get…
toukana_frikaWe at Toukana Interactive are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the Studio of the Year award at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (DEP) 2025. This recognition means the world to us. Especially because this award is…
toukana_frikaThe Steam Awards are unique: they are decided entirely by the community. No jury, no panel, no critics’ circle. Just players choosing the games that meant something to them this year. And if you like, Star Birds can be part of it.Starting…
toukana_frikaThe indie game showcase Indie X is back for another edition — and Star Birds has been nominated for the “Most Fun to Play” Award!We start the week with some beautiful news: Star Birds has been nominated for an award that’s quite meaningful…
toukana_frikaHey everyone!We’re excited to share our Early Access Roadmap with you! Our goal is to keep you informed about what we’re actively working on, what’s currently being tested, and which future content and features are already taking shape…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes 0.1.3☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community Feedback☀️ Multiple Save FilesAdded a "Load Game" button, which opens an overview of all existing save files for the current level.Each save will now include a screenshot of the…
toukana_frikaTOP 5 Bugs-That-Are-No-Bugs in Star Birds. And How to Fix Them Anyway.Some of the most frequently reported “bugs” in the game aren’t actually bugs at all. The good news: you don’t need to wait for a fix — you can keep playing right away…
toukana_frikaDelays, surprise launches, schedules all over the place – we teamed up with other indies to celebrate the chaos together!Disclaimer: Not Cozy, but IndieToday, things won’t be cozy – but they will be indie. Consider this your friendly…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackBugfixes:☀️ Fixed an issue where the game would consume excessive memory and freeze when paused and left running for an extended period.☀️ Fixed a bug where quickly placing a…
toukana_frikaWe have a message from mission control: Star Birds has officially climbed to Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam! 🎉Overwhelmingly Positive! That means over 500 of you have already left a review – in fact, as of writing this article, it’s 620…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackSmall Patch Notes 0.1.1c Added Outbounds cross promo menu item (redeemable via code) Enabled Steam cloud save ☀️Note: Save games & game data are now synced via Steam cloud.…
toukana_zwiIn less than three days, 324 players have already left a review for Star Birds – and 95% of them are positive. That absolutely blows our minds. 💛For a small indie studio like ours, reviews mean a lot. They help Star Birds get discovered by…
toukana_frikaPatch Notes☀️ Fixes & Improvements Based on Community FeedbackBugfixes:☀️ Sector 01: Fixed last tutorial step not triggering (outro dialogue not starting) when connecting the refiner to a launch pad before connecting it to a water…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Star Birds Supporter Upgrade | Windows | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Star Birds Soundtrack Vol.1 | WindowsmacOSLinux | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Star Birds Digital Artbook | Windows | 10 Sep 2025 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | StarBirds.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Launch | StarBirds.app | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Toukana Interactive/Star Birds/GameFiles | *.json and below |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Toukana Interactive/Star Birds/GameFiles | *.meta and below |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Toukana Interactive/Star Birds/GameFiles | *.png and below |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Toukana Interactive/Star Birds/GameFiles | *.migrationComplete and below |
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