StarMap Background
🟡 Updated this year🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #36 of 533 tweaks mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Add a starry background to the starmap. The planets are no longer surrounded by endless darkness.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
StarMap Background adds a starry backdrop to the starmap, replacing the endless darkness around planets. It's a simple visual tweak for players who want a more immersive space view. With zero endorsements but high downloads, it's a lightweight option, though its last update is from 2026.
✨ Key Features
Adds a starry background to the starmap.
Removes the endless darkness surrounding planets.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Instantly makes the starmap look way less empty—stars everywhere instead of void.
- Tiny file, no performance hit, just a visual touch.
- High download count (46k+) shows plenty of people grabbed it.
⚠️ Cons
- Zero endorsements—could be a sign it's not widely loved or just underrated.
- Last updated in 2026—might not be compatible with newer game versions.
- Only does one thing: if you want more starmap overhauls, this won't cut it.
🎯 Is This For You?
If you're tired of staring at a black void every time you open the starmap, this is for you. It's for players who want a quick, no-fuss visual upgrade without changing gameplay. Also good for modpack builders looking for a simple immersion boost.
If you're tired of staring at a black void every time you open the starmap, this is for you. It's for players who want a quick, no-fuss visual upgrade without changing gameplay. Also good for modpack builders looking for a simple immersion boost.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using other starmap mods, load this one after them to ensure the starry background shows up.
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (2026) to avoid crashes.
- Since it's a simple texture swap, you can easily remove it if you don't like the look.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Factorio Mods
- Author
- Tserup
- Version
- 2.4.1
- Downloads
- 47,882
- Endorsements
- 0
- Category
- tweaks
- Updated
- 6/28/2026
- Tags
- tweaks
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