Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles for PC and consoles, and Thekla, Inc. are excited to launch Order of the Sinking Star, the massive, highly anticipated, enigmatic puzzle adventure led by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow (The Witness, Braid). Order of the Sinking Star is available now on PC via Steam and Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 for $29.99!
To celebrate the launch, three special bundles are now available on Steam at a 10% discount. Players can pair the massive puzzle adventure with a deep cat-tactics roguelite by getting the Order of the Sinking Star + Mewgenics Bundle, or opt for the Order of the Sinking Star + Animal Well Bundle for those looking to jump into atmospheric, secret-filled worlds. Additionally, the Order of the Sinking Star + Original Soundtrack Bundle offers the full game alongside its original soundtrack, which is also sold separately.
After a decade, Jonathan Blow is finally back with a brand-new puzzle adventure that mixes uniquely distinct mechanics to create unexpected results and challenge how you think about puzzle games. Explore a realm of curious magic and ravenous monsters in this massive experience that seamlessly intertwines an epic, colliding tale with more than a thousand handcrafted challenges, hundreds of hours of gameplay, and a slew of surprises along the way.
To shepherd players through this enigmatic journey, Order of the Sinking Star features a fully voiced ensemble cast of fan-favorite talent. The massive puzzle adventure’s voice cast includes, Emily O’Brien (Death Stranding) as The Queen, Liam O’Brien (Critical Role) as The Warrior, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Marvel's Spider-Man) as The Wizard, Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel) as The Bard, Erica Luttrell (Steven Universe) as the Sailor, Matthew Waterson (X-Men ’97) as The Druid, and a special appearance by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow.
Take the helm of a motley crew of heroes and experience what happens when their worlds collide. Designed to respect players' boundless curiosity, Order of the Sinking Star delivers a deeply satisfying, "just one more puzzle" gameplay loop -- while its open-ended, interconnected world gives players total freedom to solve puzzles at their own pace.
As you venture into intercardinal regions where puzzle mechanics collide, you’ll piece together a deep mythos through exploration, cryptic notes, and professional voice-over narration from a talented cast of actors. Whether you’re a major puzzle fan or a newcomer, the game’s non-linear, open design ensures that hitting a challenging roadblock in one realm simply means you can pivot to another world and return whenever you are ready.
“Building this game, Order of the Sinking Star, has been an extraordinary collaborative effort lasting a decade, and it's without a doubt the largest and greatest puzzle game I’ve ever worked on,” said Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and Game Director of Order of the Sinking Star. “From the puzzle designers who contributed to push the limits of what's possible in a puzzle adventure to the brilliant voice-over cast and the fans who supported us along the way, we have all made a good contribution to the history of video games. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who helped shape this project over the years, and we’re thrilled to finally let everyone play it today!”
ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR
From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle adventure featuring more than one thousand hand-crafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. Explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide. As the worlds merge, and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new gameplay possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you've played.
Game Features
● Master a Thousand Interwoven Challenges – Embark on an innovative puzzle adventure with dozens of game mechanics and hundreds of hours of unique gameplay. Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new game mechanics that reward curiosity and persistence.
● Choose Your Path, Roam at Your Pace – Explore four expansive, mysterious game worlds, each with its own characters, rules, dangers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Come and go as you like; you are free to take on the puzzles you discover at your own pace.
● Take the Helm of a Band of Unlikely Heroes – A queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat are just some of the heroes of this tale. Each character wields complimentary abilities and has captivating stories to tell.
● Decipher an Epic Tale – As playable characters begin to meet and worlds collide, the mystery untangles. Through gameplay and notes you collect, you'll learn more about this enigmatic realm. Piece by piece and clue by clue, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Order of the Sinking Star.
Order of the Sinking Star is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. For more information, please visit orderofthesinkingstar.com, and follow Order of the Sinking Star on Discord, X/Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.