Pulsar: Lost Colony
Pulsar: Lost Colony: co-op for up to 5 players, on Linux, PC and Mac, came out 22 June 2021.
Want to play Pulsar: Lost Colony with friends?
Pick a night together in Lobbli: everyone marks when they are free, and you see which evening works.
Playing it together
Best with a full crew of friends; fun chaos, but thin content for long runs
Pros
- Every role gives each friend a real job on the ship
- Ship-to-ship combat is fun when the whole crew works together
- AI crew bots fill empty roles when fewer friends join
Cons
- Thin content; the crew runs out of things to do
- Clunky ground combat and a janky interface
- Side stations sit idle between fights
Lobbli's AI summary of 27 Steam reviews about playing together, November 2026. It can get things wrong.Read them on Steam
Quick answers
From its Steam page: co-op, online play, crossplay, player count.
Is Pulsar: Lost Colony co-op?
Yes, Pulsar: Lost Colony has a co-op mode.
How many players?
Up to 5 players.
Split screen?
No split screen mode is listed for it.
When did it come out?
22 June 2021.
Which platforms?
Linux, PC and Mac.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
Crossplay?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Who makes it?
Leafy Games
About Pulsar: Lost Colony
Team up to operate an advanced starship and explore a randomized galaxy falling into chaos. Each player assumes a role aboard the ship: Captain, Pilot, Scientist, Weapons Specialist and Engineer. Coordination between your crewmembers will be essential in order to survive the perils that await you. Control the various stations that run your ship. Reroute power between ship systems, scan alien planets for lifeforms, run powerful programs to change the tide of battle, or start up the warp drive to escape a conflict you cannot win. The strategies you use are up to you—or your Captain. Embark on missions, investigate abandoned stations, and scavenge for components that could aid you in your voyage. Teleport down to the surfaces of alien planets, where you may face extreme environments and dangerous creatures. Trek across the galaxy, and discover what lies on its fringes.