Key Takeaways
1. Epictellers Entertainment launched their debut game, Starfinder: Afterlight, on Kickstarter on October 7, 2025, reaching its funding goal of $87,179 in just 80 minutes.
2. The game is a turn-based CRPG set in the science-fantasy universe of Starfinder and has raised over $470,000 from 7,900 backers within the first few days of the campaign.
3. The campaign offers backers rewards such as Closed Beta access, a Digital Steam key, in-game items, and exclusive content, while aiming to enhance features like voice acting.
4. Notable voice direction is provided by Neil Newbon, and the game features multiple difficulty settings, including an easy Story mode and a challenging Nightmare mode.
5. Starfinder: Afterlight plans to launch in early access on Steam in Q2 2026, featuring 10 to 15 hours of content, with the full release expected in 2027.
Barcelona-based indie game studio Epictellers Entertainment has made a significant entrance into the gaming world with their debut project, Starfinder: Afterlight. This game’s Kickstarter campaign launched on October 7, 2025, and astonishingly reached its funding goal of $87,179 in just 80 minutes.
Game Overview
Starfinder: Afterlight is a turn-based CRPG taking place in the science-fantasy universe of Starfinder, created by Paizo in 2017. The campaign rapidly exceeded its initial funding milestone, achieving over $200,000 within the first few hours and has amassed more than $470,000 from 7,900 backers so far, and is still climbing.
Campaign Progress
With 26 days remaining until the campaign wraps up on November 6, the developers describe the game as “Divinity: Original Sin meets Guardians of the Galaxy,” and it shows no signs of slowing down. Founded in 2023, Epictellers aims to deliver emotionally impactful storytelling and has already secured self-funding for the core development of Starfinder: Afterlight, using the Kickstarter campaign to enhance features like improved voice acting.
The campaign promises backers rewards that include a chance to participate in a Closed Beta, allowing them to influence the game’s development. Other perks feature a Digital Steam key, Akitonian in-game dice, a special Discord role, an exclusive Kickstarter wallpaper, a Collector’s Player Core Rulebook, STL packs for enemy and companion miniatures, and an additional game copy for a friend.
Voice Acting and Difficulty Levels
The voice direction for the game is provided by Neil Newbon, the acclaimed actor known for his role as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3. Players can expect a range of difficulty settings, from an easy Story mode to a challenging Nightmare mode.
Co-founder Ricard Pillosu shared in a press release:
“We’re excited to present Starfinder: Afterlight in collaboration with Paizo. This is just the start of a journey we want to share with Starfinder fans around the globe.”
Future Plans
Looking forward, Starfinder: Afterlight plans to launch in early access on Steam in Q2 2026, featuring 10 to 15 hours of content in Act 1, allowing the community to give feedback that will shape the final game, which is expected to release in 2027.
This rapid success in funding highlights the growing interest in narrative-driven CRPGs, similar to Baldur’s Gate 3. However, Pillosu acknowledges that the team feels “more scared about huge success than a bit of failure” as they move forward.
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