What is StarTap?
StarTap is a startup directory you play. It blends product discovery with an incremental browser game, letting independent makers list their projects for free while visitors tap an interactive 3D star, unlock automatic Sources, and push production higher through upgrades. The premise is simple: add your website, tap the Star, hire your first employee, and raise VC money — the most stars wins the board.
Who it's for
- Indie makers and founders — who want a free public page linking back to their website and a shot at visibility on a shared leaderboard.
- Casual gamers — who enjoy idle and incremental mechanics and want something light to tap through without installing anything.
- Curious browsers — who like discovering new tools and projects while playing rather than scrolling a static list.
Key features
Free project listings
Independent makers can submit their projects at no cost and receive a public page that links directly to their website. Listings sit alongside the gameplay, so discovery happens naturally as people play.
Interactive 3D star tapping
The core loop centers on tapping an interactive 3D star. Each tap feeds your production, and the game layers in upgrades — including hiring your first employee and raising VC money — to accelerate progress.
Automatic Sources and upgrades
As you play, you unlock automatic Sources that generate stars without constant tapping. Upgrades let you improve production further, turning a simple tap into a steadily growing operation.
Daily and all-time leaderboards
Two leaderboards track performance: a daily board and an all-time board. They connect gameplay directly with the listed products, so the projects people are tapping sit right next to the scores they're chasing.
What stands out
StarTap turns product discovery into a game you actually want to keep tapping.
That framing is the real hook. Instead of asking visitors to browse a directory out of obligation, it gives them a reason to return — leaderboards, upgrades, and a satisfying tap loop. For makers, that means their listing isn't just sitting on a page; it's part of an experience people engage with repeatedly.
Worth checking out if…
You're an independent maker looking for a free way to get a public page and some exposure, or you simply enjoy incremental browser games and want a new one to tap through. Guests can try the game without an account, so there's no barrier to seeing how it works. Core listings and gameplay are free, with optional paid Star packs and boosts available if you want to move faster.
