New Open-World Survival Game on Steam Has Already Sold Half a Million Copies in Two Weeks

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A new sci-fi survival game called StarRupture is quickly becoming a hit on Steam. Developed by Creepy Jar, it lets players build bases and explore, similar to the popular game Satisfactory. Just two weeks after its release into Early Access on January 6, 2026, StarRupture has already sold over half a million copies! Players are loving the game, giving it a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam with over 6,000 reviews, and highlighting its base building, exploration, and combat as key strengths.

As of today, SteamDB shows that StarRupture has reached over 42,000 players at its peak during Early Access, making it one of the top 20 best-selling games on Steam. Much of its popularity likely stems from its resemblance to Satisfactory, a highly-regarded base-building game. While StarRupture shares similarities with Satisfactory, it also offers unique features that set it apart.

StarRupture Has Already Sold Over 500,000 Copies on Steam

The official account for the game StarRupture announced a major achievement on X (formerly Twitter) on January 17, 2026: the game has sold over 500,000 copies after only two weeks in Early Access. This puts StarRupture among the most successful Early Access games on Steam, alongside hits like V Rising, Core Keeper, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. StarRupture combines the creative freedom of factory-building games with the challenge of open-world survival, set in a dangerous alien landscape full of exploration and enemies.

StarRupture’s Features at a Glance

  • FIRST-PERSON OPEN-WORLD SURVIVAL — Sci-fi survival on a hostile alien planet.
  • BASE BUILDING AND AUTOMATION — Construct factories and conveyor systems.
  • RESOURCE GATHERING — Mine and manage materials for crafting and production.
  • COMBAT AGAINST ALIENS — Fight off aggressive alien creatures.
  • CO-OP MULTIPLAYER — Play solo or with up to four players.
  • EXPLORATION — Roam a changing world with cataclysms and discoveries.

It’s clear that StarRupture is popular right now, thanks to the current trend of base-building and open-world survival games, but its success isn’t just about good timing. Many fans of Satisfactory have been searching for a similar game, and StarRupture initially seems to offer that experience. However, StarRupture goes beyond simply crafting and optimizing factories – it adds more action. The game features dangerous environments, challenging combat, and aggressive creatures on the alien world of Aracadia-7, forcing players to focus on surviving as well as building an efficient base.

This planet is full of surprises. You’ll face more than just harsh temperatures – you’ll also need to protect yourself, your team, and your base from waves of hostile alien lifeforms.

The game’s cooperative multiplayer mode has also likely boosted its popularity on Steam. While playing alone is enjoyable, many players say teaming up with friends to build and defend against enemies makes the game much more exciting. This is a key difference between StarRupture and Satisfactory. Both games let you play with others, but Satisfactory prioritizes complex base-building in a relaxed environment, while StarRupture adds tension by placing players in a more dangerous world where survival and combat are crucial.

Creepy Jar has openly shared its plans for the ongoing development of StarRupture through 2026, as the game is currently in early access. These plans include improvements to performance, more variety in animals, new ways to fight, better building tools, and features to make the game easier to play for everyone, like controller support and a more user-friendly interface. The developers are also planning dedicated servers and a range of accessibility options, demonstrating their dedication to creating a customized experience for each player.

Players trying out the early version of StarRupture are reporting issues with performance, several bugs, a clunky user interface, and a feeling that the game lacks clear goals.

The quick popularity of StarRupture on Steam proves that even with familiar base-building gameplay (though it strongly resembles a well-known game in the genre), unique additions and a supportive community can make a game truly stand out. Selling over half a million copies in Early Access is a fantastic achievement, and with more updates planned and a complete game expected this year, StarRupture is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated Early Access titles of 2026.

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2026-01-21 06:04