StellarHub

StellarHub is a space station management and base-building game that offers a unique concept with a mix of resource management, crew assignment, and station expansion. Players start with a small hub and must build modules, assign crew to various roles, and balance oxygen, power, food, and defense against random events like pirate attacks and asteroid strikes. The game includes a research tree, a variety of crew types with skills and needs, and a customizable sandbox mode.

However, the game suffers from significant micromanagement demands and a cumbersome, unintuitive user interface. Many players report frequent bugs, crashes, and AI issues where crew members fail to perform tasks properly. The developers have been somewhat active post-release, fixing bugs and adding community-suggested features, but many feel the game was prematurely released and ultimately abandoned due to lack of funding. Despite its potential and appealing graphics, the lack of polish and depth hold it back from being fully enjoyable or recommended at full price.

Highlights

Players praise StellarHub's engaging space station building mechanics and the depth of crew management with different roles and skills.

The graphics are described as charming and visually appealing, with detailed modules and lively backgrounds. The research tree and base customization offer strategic options.

Many appreciate the game's challenging nature and the developer's communication and responsiveness to community feedback, which has led to bug fixes and feature additions.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include excessive micromanagement and a clunky, unintuitive interface that makes crew assignment and task management frustrating.

Frequent bugs, crashes, and AI behavior issues—such as crew ignoring tasks or wandering aimlessly—significantly hinder gameplay.

Players also note the lack of meaningful endgame content, poor balancing, and incomplete tutorial guidance. The game feels unfinished with little polish, and many reviewers express disappointment over the developers abandoning further development.