Star Stable reviews

I spotted the game on a streamer’s channel and told a buddy; loved the feel, matches were smooth, soundtrack surprisingly great. Then, out of nowhere, I got banned after years—support ghosted me, I lost a fair bit of cash, yeah bummed.

Started this because my 8-year-old loves horses — she’s brilliant with it — but we've been stuck. The content is okay, yet updates and help arrive slowly and support didn't really fix the random horses showing up in her barn. Kinda frustrating, keeps her from enjoying it. Hope they sort customer care soon.

I first tried the dressage feature at last year's equestrian festival and thought it was clever — the trot felt smooth, timing was okay, but the final bow never registered. Used it a few times since, expecting a fix; after more than a year it's still glitchy. Fun idea, annoying in practice.

it’s not what it once was, but it still works if you play casually. Since 2019 they shifted to pushing lots of microtransactions and they care less about player feedback. I loved earlier updates — felt like the devs listened, unlike some other studios. It’s not perfect, some parts are fun, just watch out for kids and spending.

six bucks for a hundred coins? The horses cost even more, which makes me roll my eyes. I messaged support about something once and got crickets, that was annoying, but the quests and world keep me logging in. My tip: lower the coin packs a tad and actually reply to messages, folks will stay.

they swapped the joystick for separate left/right buttons, which makes tight corners way harder. One tweak away from perfect, honestly.

I almost chickened out before buying. Felt silly — two accounts, one click, boom wrong one charged. I emailed support right away and waited, getting more anxious by the hour. I was already planning a complaint. Then after a week a polite reply arrived, they reversed it and the credits showed up on the right profile. I started using them March 29; first session was smooth. Still annoyed I had to wait, but glad it ended well.

I still recommend this one — it's genuinely fun and relaxing, even if you're careful with cash. I first jumped in about ten years ago and come back now and then; the first time after a break I was hooked again within minutes. Gameplay, atmosphere and the horse models are great, and oddly enough a limited-time pony I tried actually won me over. Yes, the shop is quirky — 100 star coins a week covers small things, but some horses or tack feel overpriced (and I grumbled when I paid $31.99 for a single horse). Still, the overall experience keeps pulling me back.

I was halfway through uninstalling it when the payments kept showing up on my statement every two months. Since November 2024 I’ve been emailing to close my account and stop the charges — I removed the game because my tablet is too old to run it, so I asked them to delete the account. They only sent an auto-generated reply with a reference number and then nothing; no follow-up, no person. The app itself ran okay when it ran — a bit laggy and the touch controls felt fiddly on an older tablet — but that’s not the point. Dealing with the billing is what matters. My bank says a subscription pull is hard to cancel, so I’m trying to negotiate with them too. It’s frustrating and time-consuming; other companies sorted this faster. It’s disappointing, really, overall.

great for quick daily fun, not so great when things go sideways.

I came in halfway through a winter event, so I'm writing from that spot and not from the launch. I've been on this game for about four years and most sessions feel comfortable — the world moves at a steady pace, horses animate nicely and the riding controls are straightforward, so it actually feels like I'm doing something, not just tapping. First run I was booted from my account and told an update was needed, then couldn’t get back in for a while; that stuck with me. The winter village update also failed to load when I tried to go in, which was annoying. Support emailed back saying "it's a glitch" and to wait; it didn't fix itself quickly. The paywall is obvious — lots of neat areas and mounts behind membership or star coins. On the upside I bought lifetime Star Rider eventually and haven't regretted the extra access, that was a pleasant surprise.

responsive, neat little animations, solid reward pacing. That’s the thing — it starts clean and comfortable, like you expect, so you keep playing. After level five things start to break down though. Small stutters at first, then quests that refuse to complete, then coin totals that are just wrong and sometimes negative. It’s frustrating because you can feel how it should play: the controls are fine, the UI is readable, the physics feel okay. But the bugs change the experience into something grindy and unpredictable. I’ve stuck with it because it kept me sane while I couldn’t do much physically, but it’s obvious some of the later content has been left alone for ages. Some main quests are borderline unfinishable unless you reload a dozen times, and when the in-game currency math is off it messes with your whole account for weeks. Customer support was slow and the fixes they offered felt like workarounds, not real solutions, so it gives the impression of a half‑maintained product. I still get enjoyment out of the parts that work — levels one through five are actually well made — and I’m not trying to trash it. I just want consistency. Either patch the persistent bugs in later quests, or rethink the pricing for star coins, because charging as if everything works when it doesn’t is awkward.

usually new horses or outfits and every so often a mini-quest or a new race that shakes things up. There aren’t tons of main or side quests for a 14-year-old title, true, but that’s fine because story wasn’t why I stuck around. I also like the battle pass they added a while back; the nice bit is cosmetic items eventually get added into the game months after the pass ends, so people aren’t permanently locked out. Non-cosmetic rewards repeat each track, too, so no one really misses out. After four years of playing, even when I’ve finished collections and achievements there’s always a stack of dailies — some change by the day of week — so it fits into real life and keeps things fresh. I’m glad I gave it a chance.

I stumbled on this game while watching a streaming sesh with a buddy. Didn’t mean to. Got curious and installed it that night. The horses grabbed me right away. Gen 3 models look great. Their movement feels smoother than before, and I actually paused to watch them trot. That’s the good bit — the visuals and animations are sweet. I told my sister about it and she downloaded too, so yeah, it spread quick in our circle.

the game feels nice to play most of the time. The horses move smoothly, the world looks cosy in parts, and a quiet evening of exploring with a few friends can actually be relaxing. But then you get dumped back into crowded servers and the in-game conversation is... terrible. Insults, crude language, people pushing for money or worse. It doesn’t feel safe, even though the game is clearly aimed at younger players.
I’ve been playing on and off for years, so I know the mechanics and I really like how riding and customizing work — there’s a tactile satisfaction to unlocking a new saddle or getting a colour combo that looks right. The shop, however, is another story. A lot of nice stuff is locked behind that premium currency and limited-time offers (the FOMO is real), so you end up constantly tempted to spend, or watch your kid nag. The subscription setup also feels stingy: free play stops dead at level 5, which basically means you need to pay to actually see the game.
Reporting players exists but, in my experience, support is hit-or-miss. I’ve waited ages for replies, sometimes months, and when they do respond it’s inconsistent. They can disable chat on an account if you ask, which is useful, but getting that done is not always smooth. The chat filter is there but it’s patchy — it lets a lot through, and on busy servers that’s a real problem.
Gameplay bugs and the occasional server lag get on my nerves too. Nothing catastrophic, but enough to make a couple of sessions feel clunky. Despite all that, I keep hoping they’ll fix the moderation and tone down the aggressive marketing. The world and the riding are actually quite enjoyable when it’s calm, and I’ve had better service from other companies in the past, so my expectations aren’t huge. Bottom line: good feel and potential, but the way the community is handled and how the money stuff is pushed makes me wary of recommending it for kids unless you disable chat and keep a close eye on purchases.

the game itself still has charm. There are little moments that keep me coming back, and a few friends have stuck around — which makes me glad it wasn’t totally ruined. But the missing horses, the occasional hackers and glitches, and pricing that jumps around without explanation make it hard to recommend dropping cash on it. I’ve seen better customer care at smaller devs who actually read feedback and respond, and that contrast is frustrating.
I tried to be constructive. For years I gave feedback, organised community posts, and even made content hoping to push fixes. In return it often felt like talking to a wall. That’s why I’m sceptical now; not necessarily calling it a scam, but it feels sloppy enough that you can’t trust things to stay stable. People I convinced to buy have had weird errors too, and that’s on me for pushing it.
At the end of the day I’m grateful it didn’t turn into a total disaster — some events and people in the community are still great — but honestly, if you care about your digital stuff staying where you put it, be cautious. Don’t expect reliable support, and don’t spend unless you’re okay with losing things and not getting a straight answer.

I've been playing this game for over two years now, and I have to say, I'm really impressed. The constant updates and improvements show how committed the developers are to making the game better. The price might be a bit steep, but the value and experience make it worth it. I understand that SSO needs to make money, and the weekly updates keep the game fresh and fun. The social aspect of the game is great; you can chat with other players and do lots of activities together. As for the concerns about older people contacting kids, it's really up to the parents to keep an eye on their child's interactions. Overall, I always discover something new and exciting in this game, which makes it the best gaming experience for me.

I was pretty bummed to hear that the company stopped giving out in-game currency rewards for holidays and milestones. It feels like they're not as interested in showing appreciation for their loyal players anymore, and that's too bad. Plus, I heard they've been doing some sketchy A/B testing stuff, and that's just not cool. It's really sad to see a game that used to be so fun now going through tough times and making iffy choices.

The game takes forever to load on Wednesdays, and it's so annoying because I just want to play right away. They said they were going to fix it in February, but the problem is still happening. And on top of that, it's not fair that iOS users get all the perks while us Android users are left waiting.

I've noticed some problems with the gameplay on this platform. There are always bugs hanging around that no one seems to fix right away, which makes it really frustrating for users. And let me tell you, those wolves messing with the horses during gameplay just ruins the fun for everyone. I bought some horses for my wife, but what if something happens and we can't get them back? It's just not fair. I think players should have the choice to decide if they want wolves in the game or not, instead of being stuck with something they don't like. Overall, I've seen fewer people getting into the game and less money coming in because of these issues. I'd say it's best to steer clear of this platform.