Startopia takes gamers to a once-thriving galactic network of starships, space stations, and planets left lifeless with redundant scars of the apocalypse. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations that once served the commerce and communication of the old empire--reuniting the surviving alien peoples under one banner.
Startopia gives you the opportunity to rebuild and successfully maintain a series of giant Torus (donut) space stations scattered across the galaxy. They will provide a suitable home for the many alien races that inhabit space, and perhaps turn a tidy profit for you in the process. Of course, there are plenty of other enterprising individuals out there with the same goals, not to mention there are many hazards that exist in deep space. A number of different life forms and organizations are developing competing stations, and it will only be a matter of time before you'll need to confront your opponents. Will you use economic or military means to force out your opponents? You decide.

Startopia features nine primary character races, each with a unique look and function. Each inhabitant is an individual character, with unique moods, desires, personal histories, and humorous character animations. It's a fully functioning alien society, with racial animosity and friendships, crime and punishment, leisure and entertainment, and a functioning economy. The unique Torus play area gives a viewpoint never before seen in a game. The bio-deck has an editable landscape and a manageable ecosystem, allowing you complete control of terraforming. Multiplayer support for up to three other stationmasters and simple and intuitive command of security forces can conflict with other players or defend your station against alien threats.