This will launch starbound_server.exe which hosts a server from your machine. You must be logged into the game with a character for this option to be available.Īfter selecting to open Starbound in Steam the option comes up to launch a dedicated server. There you'll have everything on your ship with you, but anything on planets will appear as it does in their game, not yours.Īlternatively you can select 'Invite to game' which will invite them to join your game with whatever character they're playing with. This will connect you to their in-progress game of Starbound and you'll appear in their universe.

Simply right click a player's name in your friends list and select 'Join Game'. The easiest way to connect to friends playing Starbound is through your Steam friend list.