Underplayed Gems

Astrologaster (2019)

Astrologaster cover
Developer
Nyamyam
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 531 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing as a quirky, self-promoting astrologer-healer in plague-era London, you navigate dialogue choices and branching paths in a lighthearted, story-driven comedy of manners and medical malpractice.

quirkycomedicinteractive fictionchoose your own adventureconversation-drivenhistoricalstylizedmultiple endings

What players say

Players praise the witty writing and voice acting in this historical comedy about an astrologer in Elizabethan London. They enjoy how choices affect outcomes, though some find the gameplay repetitive and the singing sections skippable. The game is short, around 6 to 11 hours, and several players call it a hidden gem.

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