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Wx3 Labs

Wx3 Labs is a Boston-based indie game studio founded by Kevin Lin, known for the Starcom space exploration ARPG series.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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History

Wx3 Labs, LLC was founded by Kevin Lin and began releasing Flash games in 2008. The studio's early catalog included PlanetDefender, Lost Crypts, and the original Starcom web game, which were distributed as browser-based titles through 2013. These games laid the groundwork for the studio's later focus on action and exploration. In 2018, Wx3 Labs released its first PC title, Starcom: Nexus. The game is a space exploration action RPG in which the player commands a small survey vessel and must explore, fight, or befriend aliens while transforming the ship into a powerful battlecruiser. It became the studio's most popular title and established the Starcom brand. A sequel, Starcom: Unknown Space, was released into Early Access in 2022. The game begins with the player thrown through a newly uncovered wormhole into an unknown galaxy, where they must explore, fight or befriend aliens, and unravel the mystery of the forces that brought them there in order to find a way home. Starcom: Unknown Space graduated to a 1.0 release in September 2024 and is available on Steam. Wx3 Labs is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates as an independent, self-publishing studio. Kevin Lin serves as founder and owner. The studio continues to develop and support the Starcom series.

  • 2024

    Starcom: Unknown Space graduates to 1.0 release in September.

  • 2022

    Starcom: Unknown Space released into Early Access.

  • 2018

    First PC title, Starcom: Nexus, released.

  • 2008

    Wx3 Labs founded by Kevin Lin; begins releasing Flash games.

Products and positioning

Independent, self-publishing studio focused on space exploration action RPGs.

  • PlanetDefender

  • Lost Crypts

  • Starcom (original web game)

  • Starcom: Nexus

  • Starcom: Unknown Space

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