NightSky (2011)

Developer: Nicalis, Inc.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 1,031 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A serene, cerebral journey where you gently roll a sphere through physics-based puzzles across atmospheric, picturesque worlds.

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What players say

Players describe NightSky as a relaxing physics puzzler with a soothing soundtrack and visuals. The game is short, about two hours, and offers two difficulty modes that some find challenging. However, players split on the controls: some find them imprecise and annoying, with no ability to remap keys.

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