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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 14 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen R5 3600 processor Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 or Intel Arc B5700 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 14 GB d'espace disque disponible

Order of the Sinking Star

Hidden gem
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Released October 8, 2026
sample: 298 reviews posted after launch (156 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 99 % · 298 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 84/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+14)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 97% positive vs 98% overall (3,329 recent reviews)
30,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Puzzles that demand serious tactical thinking anchor this interstellar voyage, capturing nearly universal acclaim with a 99 percent positive rating across 298 reviews since launch. Most admirals plot their course quickly, as 296 out of 298 recorded playtimes clock in under 10 hours.

What it's about: Order of the Sinking Star est une aventure narrative par Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) dans un royaume rempli de magie et d'énigmes. Résolvez plus de 1000 casse-têtes interconnectés et faits main, découvrez des héros uniques, maîtrisez des mécaniques évolutives et percez un grand mystère.

In-game

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« You'll think of solutions, only to realize in horror that the designers thought of it too, and have removed the one piece needed to make it work. This will happen 5 times per puzzle. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 12 h played11842
« Got stuck on a puzzle yesterday evening. Woke up in the night with the answer. Solved it this morning. Perfect »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 28 h played12422
« Thank god I didn't die before the game release. Easy Game of the Year. Been waiting ages for this masterpiece to come out. The demo haunted my dreams. Alas no longer! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played731
« You can't properly review a puzzle game until you've experienced the vast majority of the puzzles. However, I really do adore the art, sound design, and puzzles, even only an hour in. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played3
« This could indeed be the largest and greatest puzzle game ever made. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played1
« The ratio of visuals to performance is laughably bad coming from the dev that always prattles about how other peoples software is slow/sluggish. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played1
« For sure Blow's weakest game. Maybe whatever brain rot turned him into a MAGA sycophant also hampered his ability to make games. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played311
« I laughed, I cried, I wept with joy, because this game is written in Jai. I also love Sokoban games. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played71
« This is a great game so far! I played the demo a few times through already, excited to see what the rest of the game looks like. Skipping stones area is already very interesting, I am excited to see it combined with the other mechanics! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played1

In players' words

« You'll think of solutions, only to realize in horror that the designers thought of it too, and have removed the one piece needed to make it work. This will happen 5 times per puzzle. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 12 h played11842
« The ratio of visuals to performance is laughably bad coming from the dev that always prattles about how other peoples software is slow/sluggish. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played1
« Got stuck on a puzzle yesterday evening. Woke up in the night with the answer. Solved it this morning. Perfect »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 28 h played12422
« For sure Blow's weakest game. Maybe whatever brain rot turned him into a MAGA sycophant also hampered his ability to make games. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played311
« Thank god I didn't die before the game release. Easy Game of the Year. Been waiting ages for this masterpiece to come out. The demo haunted my dreams. Alas no longer! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played731
« I laughed, I cried, I wept with joy, because this game is written in Jai. I also love Sokoban games. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played71
« You can't properly review a puzzle game until you've experienced the vast majority of the puzzles. However, I really do adore the art, sound design, and puzzles, even only an hour in. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played3
« This is a great game so far! I played the demo a few times through already, excited to see what the rest of the game looks like. Skipping stones area is already very interesting, I am excited to see it combined with the other mechanics! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played1
« This could indeed be the largest and greatest puzzle game ever made. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
99 % pos · n=140
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=34
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=23
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=20
Performance
79 % pos · n=14
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=13
Value for money
83 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14013811
Graphics / art343400
Content / longevity232300
Audio / music201901
Performance141103
Story / writing131003
Value for money6501
Stability / bugs2101
Interface / UX2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.6 h.

<2h
99 % (n=133)
2-10h
99 % (n=163)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Popular streamers

LIVE Felps 684 viewers · PT — 357 | madrugadinha!

Small streamers to support

LIVE kainen 90 viewers · EN — yappy catboy puzzle time 🖤⚡️ ask me anything ✅ !merchLIVE ParrotMode 10 viewers · EN — Hold on to your boots, it’s time for some OOtSS• !secretsLIVE Crohnyy 3 viewers · EN — Order of the Sinking Star | Day 10

Streams snapshot from 04/11 à 06h38

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Strengths

  • Strategic gameplay dominates the adventure: 138 positive mentions out of 140.
  • Visual presentation earns flawless praise with 34 positive mentions out of 34 and zero complaints.
  • Overall content satisfies explorers thoroughly, bringing 23 positive mentions out of 23.
  • Soundscapes hit the right notes, gathering 19 positive mentions out of 20.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hiccups surface occasionally, with 3 negative mentions out of 14 regarding performance.
  • Narrative elements divide some commanders, tallying 3 negative mentions out of 13.
  • Interface design draws frustration, resulting in 2 negative mentions out of 2.

Who is it for?

Tacticians and puzzle enthusiasts looking for a sharp, concise strategic challenge will find plenty to command here.

Is Order of the Sinking Star worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 99% of 298 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Strategic gameplay dominates the adventure. Current price: 30,49€.

Verdict

Order of the Sinking Star delivers a remarkably polished tactical expedition that almost every player endorses. Minor interface and performance friction pale in comparison to the stellar reception of its puzzles and presentation.

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