Order of the Sinking Star expands the puzzle-adventure formula into a sprawling realm of magic, dangerous contraptions and interconnected mysteries on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. More than a thousand handcrafted puzzles evolve across four worlds, gradually combining their rules in increasingly surprising ways.
At a Glance
- Release Date: October 8, 2026
- Genre: Puzzle adventure, exploration, strategy
- Platform: Steam for Windows and Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2
- Cost: $29.99 USD
- Developer/Publisher: Thekla, Inc. / Arc Games and Gamirror Games
- Store Link: Get Order of the Sinking Star on Steam → | Get Order of the Sinking Star on PlayStation → | Get Order of the Sinking Star on Nintendo Switch 2 →
Four Worlds, One Expanding Mystery
Directed by Jonathan Blow, whose previous work includes Braid and The Witness, the game sends players into four distinct worlds with their own characters, mechanics, dangers and stories. You can move between them at your own pace, leave a difficult challenge behind and return once a different puzzle has changed how you think.
The structure becomes more ambitious when the worlds and characters begin to meet. Mechanics that first appeared isolated start interacting, turning familiar rules into new multi-layered challenges while collected notes slowly expose the mystery behind the Order.
Core Gameplay Features
More Than 1,000 Handcrafted Puzzles
Each challenge builds on ideas introduced earlier rather than relying on repetition. Dozens of mechanics reward experimentation, pattern recognition and the willingness to revisit an old space with a new understanding.
Multiple Playable Heroes
A queen, thief, warrior, wizard and talking boat are among the unusual playable characters. Their complementary abilities create different approaches to movement, pushing and interacting with the environment.
Nonlinear Exploration
The open structure avoids forcing every player down the same path. Four expansive worlds provide room to investigate secrets, absorb their individual stories and choose which puzzle chain to pursue next.
Who Is Order of the Sinking Star For?
This adventure is designed for patient players who enjoy difficult logic puzzles, nonlinear exploration and stories uncovered through systems rather than constant exposition. For another gentler puzzle journey, see TradiGame’s Tukoni: Forest Keepers overview →.
Pro Tip
Keep brief notes on mechanics and unsolved rooms instead of repeatedly forcing one solution. The game expects you to move between worlds, and an idea learned elsewhere may reveal why an earlier approach failed.