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Starburst Galaxy

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A higher-volatility Starburst sequel built as NetEnt’s modernized cosmic follow-up.

Only 0.09% of slots combine Additive Symbol and Remove Symbols.

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05099

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How this score is built

RTP

96%

return to player

Volatility

Medium/High

variance

Max win

25,000×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.20

per spin

Reels

10 lines

Player rating

3.9 ★

11 votes

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NetEnt

3.9 / 5

11 ratings

User ratings are shown separately from the Slot Score unless stated otherwise.

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP9/10

RTP 96% → 9.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8.8/10

x25000.00 (25000×) → 8.8/10

Features10/10

19 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics6.3/10

f=19 r=6 p=10 → 6.3/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout5/10

6x5 → 5.0/10

Bet Flexibility6/10

0.2–28 (×140) → 6.0/10

Provider Reputation7.2/10

provider avg 7.2 → 7.2/10

Popularity8.4/10

search demand p88 + proxy blend (70/30) → 8.4/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 83 — Starburst Galaxy by NetEnt

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Slot Summary

Starburst Galaxy exists as NetEnt’s deliberate return to one of the most recognizable names in online slots. Rather than simply reissuing the original, it repositions Starburst for a market that now expects bigger swings, more moving parts, and a stronger bonus-game hook. The game keeps the gem-and-cosmos identity that made the series iconic, but pushes it into a more overt science-fiction sequel space, closer in spirit to a modern follow-up than a nostalgia piece. In NetEnt’s portfolio, that makes it both a brand revival and an attempt to show Starburst can still compete beyond its classic format.

Spec sheet

Starburst Galaxy at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameStarburst Galaxy

StudioNetEnt

Released10/31/2024

Math

SlotRanker Score83

RTP96%

VolatilityMedium/High

Max win25,000×

Bet range$0.20 – $28.00

Player rating3.9 / 5 · 11 votes

Format

Reels6

Paylines10

Layout6x5

Expected average based on this slot's 96% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$3.20

Cost per session$3.20

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Starburst Galaxy? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: Medium-High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (Medium-High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.00%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (25,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Compare Starburst Galaxy with other games

	Starburst Galaxy Score 83This game	Space Sam Walk and Win Score 75	Max Megaways 2 Score 80	Hypernova Megaways Score 80	Space Attacks Dream Drop Score 77
Identity
Studio	NetEnt	Booming Games	Big Time Gaming	ReelPlay	Relax Gaming
Released	10/31/2024	7/22/2024	7/19/2023	8/16/2019	8/6/2024
Math
RTP	96%	95.7%	96.64%	96.09%	96.1%
Volatility	Medium/High	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	Medium/High
Max win	25,000×	7,500×	147,620×	8,641×	8,000×
Format
Reels	6	5	6	6	5
Layout	6x5	5x3	6x7	6x7	5x5
Paylines	10	10	117649	117659	295
Min bet	0.20	0.10	0.20	0.20	0.20
Max bet	28.00	50.00	1.00	25.00	125.00
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Free spins	—	✓	✓	—	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	—	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Bonus game	✓	✓	—	—	—
Respins	—	✓	—	✓	—

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Comparing against

Starburst Galaxy

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RTP

96%

Max win

25,000×

Score

Space Sam Walk and Win

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Space Attacks Dream Drop

+ Free Spins− Multiplier− Bonus Game

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