Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition review

Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition is the deepest ship combat game here. You pick one of six powers, the Federation, Klingons, Romulans, Hydrans, Gorn or Lyrans, and fly ships from four classes and over 50 3D hull designs. A 30-year campaign takes you from Lieutenant Commander of a frigate to Rear Admiral in charge of a task force, and display panels give you control of sensors, weapons, shields, transporters, marines, mines, engineering and energy. Multiplayer includes Pass the Tribble and a cooperative Starbase Assault for up to six players. It costs $19.99 on Steam in the US, but only 60% of 212 Steam reviews are positive, the second-lowest share here, and its many system panels take time to learn.

Who it is for

tactical ship combat fans

Price

$19.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

the Hydran Kingdom, the Gorn Confederation or the Lyran Star Empire! $19.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Six empires including the Gorn, Hydran and Lyran
• Four ship classes and over 50 hull designs
• 30-year campaign from Lieutenant Commander to Rear Admiral
• Panels for sensors, weapons, shields, transporters, marines and more
• Cooperative Starbase Assault with up to six players

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most detailed ship systems management on this list
• Strength: Six playable empires
• Strength: Multiplayer modes including Pass the Tribble
• Weakness: 60% of 212 Steam reviews are positive
• Weakness: Steam lists Windows only
• Weakness: Released in 2000, with dated visuals

Key facts

• Developer: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
• On Steam since: November 22, 2016
• Ship designs: More than 50
• Storage: 2 GB
• Steam reviews: 60% positive of 212

Where it ranks

Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition is No. 9 in our Best Star Trek Games verdict.