Beyond These Stars is a Windows PC game: $29.99 on Steam (20% off until October 31, 2026), with a free demo and PC Game Pass access. The Xbox store version also runs on PC, and it is included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.
Is Beyond These Stars on Xbox?
Beyond These Stars is on Xbox on PC, with PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate access from October 16, 2026. The store's Play with field lists PC.
Check Play with: PC before choosing your copy. An Xbox store entry or an Ultimate subscription does not mean you are buying a native Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One version.
Xbox's October 7, 2026 Game Pass lineup labels the game PC. The Xbox Cloud Gaming listing, as of October 18, 2026, also includes Ultimate. Cloud access and a native console version are separate things; choose the PC release if you want to install it on Windows.
Is Beyond These Stars on PS5 or Switch?
PS5, Switch and native Xbox console editions do not appear in the current platform and purchase listings. For a local installation, choose Windows PC rather than buying with the expectation of a console download.
The developer has not announced a console release date.
Which platforms and stores have Beyond These Stars?
Beyond These Stars has native Windows support on Steam, and its PC purchase options include Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Xbox on PC and Smilegate STOVE.
| Platform or store | What you can choose |
|---|---|
| Windows on Steam | Paid full game or free demo |
| GOG, Epic Games Store, Smilegate STOVE | PC purchase options |
| Xbox on PC | PC purchase or included subscription access |
| Native macOS or Linux on Steam | Not listed as supported |
Start with Windows PC. Steam lists no native Mac or Linux build, so anything else means running it through a compatibility layer.
How do you download Beyond These Stars on Steam?
Find Beyond These Stars on Steam, then choose Download Demo for the free trial or Buy Beyond These Stars for the full game.
- Search for the full name, Beyond These Stars, rather than just “Beyond the Stars.”
- Check that the developer is Balancing Monkey Games and the publisher is Hooded Horse. The full game's Steam app ID is 2295060.
- Choose Download Demo, or use Add to Cart in the full game's purchase section.
The demo's Steam app ID is 2546270. Checking the name and developer helps you avoid a similarly named game when searching for “beyond the stars steam.”
How much does Beyond These Stars cost?
Steam's standard edition costs $29.99 (US) or ¥99 (China). Until October 31, 2026 the 20% launch discount brings that to $23.99 or ¥79.20.
| Steam region | Regular price | Introductory price |
|---|---|---|
| United States, USD | $29.99 | $23.99 |
| China, CNY | ¥99.00 | ¥79.20 |
The Steam offer ends October 31, 2026. These are regional Steam prices, so check your own store's currency and purchase total before paying. The full game has already released; you are buying the game rather than waiting for its launch.
Is Beyond These Stars free?
The Steam demo is free; the full Steam game is paid. PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate include access to the PC release through a subscription.
Choose the demo if you want to try the game without buying the full version. If you already subscribe to an included Game Pass tier, choose its PC access before making a separate purchase. Subscription access does not give you permanent ownership or a Steam copy.
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