This Starry Midnight We Make

This comes with a bare recommendation with a caveat. The game is simple. Much of the puzzle gameplay falls down to trial and error while you learn how to create various celestial objects. So if you like simple, relaxing games than you will like this. If you don't like trial and error though, this game will be INCREDIBLY frustrating. A delightful little... Read more

I have no idea what I'm doing but good news! It seems to be working! The gist is basically there's this Star Basin that is able to affect what's going on in various places in Kyoto. By creating stars (however one is supposed to do that) of certain types fulfill the quests you've been given and it progresses the game. Seriously, this isn't a game style... Read more

An interesting simulation/VN hybrid that challenges you to intuit how to develop a galaxy via alchemy. The writing's charming and the game itself is fun, even if you may brick wall in places as you try to figure out what you need to do just right. If it clicks, you'll blaze through it, and even if it doesn't, it's still a fun world to dive into bri... Read more

This is a rather quirky puzzle game. I can recommend it but I will also warn you it requires some patience. The puzzles come in the form of trying to make certain types of stars and constellations. Making stars can take time, practice and experimentation, though. You sometimes have to wait for various stars to evolve to the right level and if it didn't... Read more

i have a somewhat unique perspective on this game: at some point between buying it years ago and beating it just now, i've become something at least resembling a practicing taoist if you squint real hard. in fact it was while i was studying the taoist concept of the Five Elements that i remembered this game and resolved to finally 100% the whole thing.... Read more