Star Traders: Frontiers in IOS

The sci-fi captain RPG

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Our Expert Score

93/100

Star Traders: Frontiers is one of the most ambitious and deep space RPGs I have ever encountered on mobile. It isn't just a game; it's a living, breathing galactic simulation. You start by picking a career—spy, smuggler, explorer, pirate, or merchant—and from that moment, the universe reacts to your every move. The political depth is staggering; a trade run that profits you might inadvertently cripple a local economy or anger a powerful faction, leading to long-term consequences that ripple through your playthrough.

The level of customization for your ship and crew is where the game truly shines. With over 350 upgrades and 20+ character jobs, you can fine-tune your operation to a granular level. The combat, whether it's ship-to-ship or crew-based boarding actions, is tactical and tense. I especially appreciate the 'Frontiers' aspect—the galaxy is constantly evolving through eight distinct eras, ensuring that the world you inhabit feels like it has a history and a future. It's a game that demands your attention but rewards it with endless possibilities and a true sense of starship command.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 3.4.47Wed Dec 03 2025

- Added 2 new outfits to the game - more armored marines in space!

- Improved weighting of all newer contact types to ensure they correctly appear on zones and match to Black Market opportunities

- Improved Agility / Speed for Level 8 Craft

- Reduced/standardized repair cost for Level 6, 7 and 8 craft by up to 10%

- Fixed typos in Rumors - thanks for reports!

- Fixed typos and reported crashes

- Added new planet background for molten lava worlds

- Revised sorting in new game Ship list as requested

- Granted AI Captains access to Raptor Strikecarrier hull template

- Added Dagger Prow and Cloaked Boarding Assault to AI ship builder

- Reduced general AI ship builder preference for cloaking to match player rates

- Boosted drop rates for Ki-Karat Siazah (2nd Hand Blade)

- Reduced drop rataes for Cryoseal Mesh (Armor)

- Fixed typos and reported bugs in Captain logs related to missions

- Fixed Ship Component pricing on Duranium Coating IV


You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

Command your ship and crew as a space pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, and more in Star Traders: Frontiers – an epic space RPG from Trese Brothers Games. Venture forth into a massive open universe, rich with adventure and the lore of the Star Traders. Choose your path by assembling and commanding your custom crew and spaceship in a constantly evolving galaxy torn by internal strife, political intrigue, and alien threats. Will you fly as a pirate terrorizing shipping lanes, join the solar wars as a military captain, or track targets across the stars as a fearsome bounty hunter?

- Explore a rich, open universe: Discover endless procedurally-generated galactic maps, meet unique characters, and take on enemies to conquer the galaxy!

- Become an intergalactic captain: Take on the role of a spy, smuggler, explorer, pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, and more (26 jobs total)!

- Customize your own spaceship: Choose from more than 350 upgrades and 45 ship hulls to build your very own vessel to venture across the vast reaches of space.

- Assemble and tailor a loyal crew: Assign talents and equip specialized gear for every spaceship crew member.

- Experience an ever-changing narrative: Decide to make friends or foes with other factions and influence political, economic, and personal vendettas.

- Mold the crew by your choices: As you make decisions and set the tone for your ship, your crew will grow and change to match. Destroy enemy ships with all hands on deck and your crew will become more bloodthirsty and savage. Explore distant worlds and loot dangerous wastelands and your crew will become intrepid and clever ... or scarred and half-mad.

- Varied Difficulty Options! play with save slots to try out different builds or storylines or turn on character permadeath and enjoy classic roguelike experience

- Achievement Unlocks: accomplish story and challenge goals to unlock additional optional (but not better) content like new starting ships and new starting contacts

First there was the Exodus – when survivors of a great war left the ruins of the Galactic Core behind in search of a new home in the stars. Scattered worlds were claimed on the fringe of the galaxy. Each pocket of survivors held on to an isolated set of worlds while trying to rebuild under the great law of Shalun. Three centuries later, technology has brought them back together again. Discovery of the hyperwarp has bridged what was once an unimaginable distance between far-flung colonies, long-lost families, and political factions.

With that reunification has come great economic prosperity. The hyperwarp reestablished the transportation of cargo, goods, and technologies between the quadrants – but it has also brought great strife. Political rivalries have been rekindled, blood has been shed in age-old feuds, and the fires of war have been stoked. Amidst the political infighting, a ruthless revolution is rising – and the fervent explorers of the hyperwarp have awoken something that was better left asleep.

Our very first game, Star Traders RPG, took hundreds of thousands of gamers on an interstellar adventure. Star Traders’ success and overwhelmingly positive reception helped to launch Trese Brothers Games. It was the adventures of our community’s star-crossed captains that put us on a trajectory to share more of our worlds, ideas, and dreams.

We set out to capture the loneliness, bravery, and camaraderie of people living together in a spaceship sailing across the stars. It is with great pride that after releasing four other games in the Star Traders universe, we’ve created a sequel to the original Star Traders RPG.

Step onto the bridge of your starship, take to the stars, and create your own story in Star Traders: Frontiers.


Requires iOS 12.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

Command your ship and crew as a space pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, and more in Star Traders: Frontiers – an epic space RPG from Trese Brothers Games. Venture forth into a massive open universe, rich with adventure and the lore of the Star Traders. Choose your path by assembling and commanding your custom crew and spaceship in a constantly evolving galaxy torn by internal strife, political intrigue, and alien threats. Will you fly as a pirate terrorizing shipping lanes, join the solar wars as a military captain, or track targets across the stars as a fearsome bounty hunter?

- Explore a rich, open universe: Discover endless procedurally-generated galactic maps, meet unique characters, and take on enemies to conquer the galaxy!

- Become an intergalactic captain: Take on the role of a spy, smuggler, explorer, pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, and more (26 jobs total)!

- Customize your own spaceship: Choose from more than 350 upgrades and 45 ship hulls to build your very own vessel to venture across the vast reaches of space.

- Assemble and tailor a loyal crew: Assign talents and equip specialized gear for every spaceship crew member.

- Experience an ever-changing narrative: Decide to make friends or foes with other factions and influence political, economic, and personal vendettas.

- Mold the crew by your choices: As you make decisions and set the tone for your ship, your crew will grow and change to match. Destroy enemy ships with all hands on deck and your crew will become more bloodthirsty and savage. Explore distant worlds and loot dangerous wastelands and your crew will become intrepid and clever ... or scarred and half-mad.

- Varied Difficulty Options! play with save slots to try out different builds or storylines or turn on character permadeath and enjoy classic roguelike experience

- Achievement Unlocks: accomplish story and challenge goals to unlock additional optional (but not better) content like new starting ships and new starting contacts

First there was the Exodus – when survivors of a great war left the ruins of the Galactic Core behind in search of a new home in the stars. Scattered worlds were claimed on the fringe of the galaxy. Each pocket of survivors held on to an isolated set of worlds while trying to rebuild under the great law of Shalun. Three centuries later, technology has brought them back together again. Discovery of the hyperwarp has bridged what was once an unimaginable distance between far-flung colonies, long-lost families, and political factions.

With that reunification has come great economic prosperity. The hyperwarp reestablished the transportation of cargo, goods, and technologies between the quadrants – but it has also brought great strife. Political rivalries have been rekindled, blood has been shed in age-old feuds, and the fires of war have been stoked. Amidst the political infighting, a ruthless revolution is rising – and the fervent explorers of the hyperwarp have awoken something that was better left asleep.

Our very first game, Star Traders RPG, took hundreds of thousands of gamers on an interstellar adventure. Star Traders’ success and overwhelmingly positive reception helped to launch Trese Brothers Games. It was the adventures of our community’s star-crossed captains that put us on a trajectory to share more of our worlds, ideas, and dreams.

We set out to capture the loneliness, bravery, and camaraderie of people living together in a spaceship sailing across the stars. It is with great pride that after releasing four other games in the Star Traders universe, we’ve created a sequel to the original Star Traders RPG.

Step onto the bridge of your starship, take to the stars, and create your own story in Star Traders: Frontiers.


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 657 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Star Traders: Frontiers puts you on the bridge of your own starship in a massive open universe. As captain, you are free to pursue any path: become a bloodthirsty pirate, a cunning spy, or a brave explorer. The game features deep crew management, over 350 ship upgrades, and a narrative that evolves across eight different galactic eras. Your choices directly influence the political and economic landscape of the galaxy.

Features

1

26+ unique jobs for captains and crew

2

350+ ship upgrades and 45+ hulls

3

Dynamic, evolving galactic narrative

4

Fully customizable difficulty and permadeath modes

Tips

Promotion Videos

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No, Star Traders: Frontiers is a premium game with no 'pay-to-win' microtransactions or forced monetization.

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