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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit) Processeur : intel® Core™ i3 or higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512MB Video Memory DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible sound device Notes supplémentaires : Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit) Processeur : intel® Core™ i5 or higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB Video Memory DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible sound device Notes supplémentaires : Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

planetarian: Snow Globe

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Released April 30, 2025
sample: 376 reviews posted after launch (53 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 376 reviews (« Very Positive »)
3,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

An overwhelmingly brief narrative journey that readers finish in under two hours before the emotional weight sinks in. The post-release reception stands at 96 percent positive across 376 reviews, cementing its place as a beloved companion to the original work.

What it's about: "planetarian: Boule à neige", le préquel du kinetic novel SF de chez Key "planetarian: Le Rêve d'une petite étoile", est désormais disponible avec un son binaural ! Cette histoire conte le quotidien d'un robot et ses collègues assignés à un planétarium et de leurs petites joies de tous les jours.

In-game

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« C'est une petite histoire courte qui se passe avant l'original. Je l'a conseille par contre il vaut mieux l'a faire après le vn d'origine. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« Why don’t you come to the planetarium? The beautiful twinkling of eternity that will never fade, no matter what. All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played
« Absolutely mythical store pull, never expected this would ever be added to steam Goated VN btw »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played
« Short planetarian prequel. It kind of explains the origins and some of the world building stuff on the main game. Ending is kind of sweet. Wish they added more scenes but I think this is fine as a standalone. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1 h played
« it's 10,000 days before the tragedy damn, i miss yumemi :c »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 0 h played
« [h3]|planetarian ~Snow Globe~| 2.5/10.[/h3] [b]Quote:[/b] <'How is that related to a planetarium?'> [b]Char:[/b] Hoshino Yumemi. [b]OST:[/b] - [b]Info:[/b] 1h2m (EN), 100% (All achievements), [2025-05-05] [b]Tierlist:[/b] [u]kusoge[/u] »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played
« nothingburger of a vn, it's just half an hour of fan service milking the original vn, waste of $4 »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« More planetarian is always good. But play this after the main game even though snow globe is a prequel. Fully playable on steam deck. I used ProtonGE but normal Proton might work. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« A small yet dazzling gem. Absolutely approved, I really loved the small detail of the ending. The OSTs are on point, the CG are... simply beatiful, gorgeous, stunning. I want to protect Yumemi with my life. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played

In players' words

« C'est une petite histoire courte qui se passe avant l'original. Je l'a conseille par contre il vaut mieux l'a faire après le vn d'origine. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« [h3]|planetarian ~Snow Globe~| 2.5/10.[/h3] [b]Quote:[/b] <'How is that related to a planetarium?'> [b]Char:[/b] Hoshino Yumemi. [b]OST:[/b] - [b]Info:[/b] 1h2m (EN), 100% (All achievements), [2025-05-05] [b]Tierlist:[/b] [u]kusoge[/u] »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played
« Why don’t you come to the planetarium? The beautiful twinkling of eternity that will never fade, no matter what. All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played
« nothingburger of a vn, it's just half an hour of fan service milking the original vn, waste of $4 »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« Absolutely mythical store pull, never expected this would ever be added to steam Goated VN btw »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played
« More planetarian is always good. But play this after the main game even though snow globe is a prequel. Fully playable on steam deck. I used ProtonGE but normal Proton might work. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Short planetarian prequel. It kind of explains the origins and some of the world building stuff on the main game. Ending is kind of sweet. Wish they added more scenes but I think this is fine as a standalone. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1 h played
« A small yet dazzling gem. Absolutely approved, I really loved the small detail of the ending. The OSTs are on point, the CG are... simply beatiful, gorgeous, stunning. I want to protect Yumemi with my life. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played
« it's 10,000 days before the tragedy damn, i miss yumemi :c »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 0 h played

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=52
Content / longevity
90 % pos · n=10
Graphics / art
60 % pos · n=5
Value for money
80 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing524435
Content / longevity10901
Graphics / art5320
Value for money5401
Audio / music4400
Gameplay1100
Performance1100
Stability / bugs1100
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 57 min.

🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
95 % (n=308)
2-10h
100 % (n=54)
10-25h
100 % (n=9)
>25h
100 % (n=5)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2025 : 96% positive96AprMay 2025 : 96% positive96MayJun 2025 : 100% positive100JunJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93JulAug 2026 : 88% positive88AugSep 2026 : 100% positive100Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.09€1.94€2.79€3.64€4.49€1.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 20, 2026 · All-time low: €1.59 (Oct 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

70,3 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 78,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative anchors the entire experience, drawing 44 positive mentions out of 52 regarding the story.
  • The musical score resonates strongly with followers, earning 4 positive mentions out of 4 for its audio presentation.
  • Overall content satisfies the core audience, backed by 9 positive mentions out of 10.

Weaknesses

  • The narrative structure draws some division, with 5 negative mentions out of 52 concerning the story.
  • Pricing concerns exist among a small subset of players, registering 1 negative mention out of 5.

Who is it for?

Visual novel readers and fans of the original planetarian universe looking for a touching, short prequel will find this essential.

Is planetarian: Snow Globe worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 376 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative anchors the entire experience, drawing. Current price: 3,99€.

Verdict

Despite its brief runtime with 308 players logging under two hours, it delivers a poignant dose of nostalgia and emotion. With 96 percent of the 376 reviews leaning positive, it succeeds as a heartfelt addition to the series.

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