Underplayed Gems

A Rite from the Stars (2018)

A Rite from the Stars cover
Developer
Risin' Goat, Flying Beast Labs
Publisher
Phoenix Online Publishing
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, storybook-like point-and-click journey through a vibrant island, with light puzzle-solving and a focus on guided exploration.

point & clickadventuremysticalwhimsicalpuzzlestory-drivenatmosphericpeaceful

What players say

Players praise the original invented language and excellent soundtrack, but are sharply split on the gameplay. Many find the mouse-only platforming with timers and instant death frustrating, while others enjoy the challenging, varied puzzles. The lack of manual saving and occasional bugs draw criticism.

Trailer

Screenshots

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