Underplayed Gems

Starlight Explorers (2021)

Starlight Explorers cover
Developer
Dire Kitten Games
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a gentle, story-driven physics sim where you pilot a spaceship to explore planets and learn about space

lightheartedall-agesphysics simatmosphericcuteeducationalcasuallinear

What players say

Players find it a relaxing puzzle game that teaches orbital mechanics through a cute, all-ages story. The difficulty ramps up when planets are hidden and must be found by their gravitational pull. Many enjoy the satisfying feeling of finding the right trajectory.

Screenshots

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