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Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition

2023

Should you play it?

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

What works

  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Engaging and strategic combat system
  • Nostalgic and immersive story
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Free dlc and ongoing support

Things to keep in mind

  • Some find story slow or predictable
  • Limited character depth for main protagonists
  • Combat can become repetitive over time
  • Minor writing and grammar issues
  • Lack of multiplayer social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • 9th Dawn III

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • Planet Centauri

  • Aground

  • UNSIGHTED

  • Songbringer

Less social

Games that feels like Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Chained Echoes

  • Hades II

  • Cursemark

  • FINAL FANTASY

  • Shadows of Adam

  • Minishoot' Adventures

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition but with less leadership over others

  • Crashlands 2

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • Catmaze

  • Fabled Lands

  • Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde

  • Arietta of Spirits

More intimate

Games that feels like Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition but with more focus on close relationships

  • Sun Haven

  • Ember Knights

  • Beast Saga

  • Moon Hunters

  • Torchlight II

  • UnderMine 2

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Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026