Ambrosia Sky

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Ambrosia Sky is a single player survival simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Soft Rains and was released on November 10, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ambrosia Sky: Act One is a first-person immersive sim set in a forsaken colony overrun by hostile alien fungi with unique abilities. Players navigate treacherous zero-G anomalies, harvest fungal fruit to craft chemical agents, and explore eerie ruins to uncover a dark mystery. The game offers a somber, atmospheric experience blending survival, exploration, and storytelling.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

story49 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The narrative is engaging and emotionally resonant, exploring themes of death and loss in a thoughtful manner.
Gameplay is satisfying, combining cleaning mechanics with light puzzles and exploration, creating a relaxing yet intriguing experience.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and complexity in gameplay mechanics.
There are minor bugs and issues with progression, such as collectibles being inaccessible or not registering properly.
The story is delivered primarily through text logs, which some players found less engaging compared to more interactive storytelling methods.

story
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Ambrosia Sky" is a compelling blend of sci-fi themes, exploring deep emotional narratives around life, loss, and the human experience, often delivered through environmental storytelling and text logs. While many players appreciate the intriguing plot and beautiful art, some find the reliance on reading and the incomplete nature of the first act somewhat limiting. Overall, the game successfully engages players with its atmospheric storytelling and leaves them eager for future installments.
- “The way the story starts to unfold the further you get through the missions, and you come to the realizations at the same time as Dalia, hearing your thoughts a split second after you have them, it's all an incredible experience.”
- “Ambrosia Sky is a master class in story and writing.”
- “The environmental storytelling is top-notch; folks are rightly praising the 'dealing with death' aspects because those stand out but anybody who has come back to old familiar places after years away will relate to the story.”
- “The story doesn't conclude by the end of the game.”
- “The overall story is stock standard for this type of sci-fi setting and is mostly told through text logs.”
- “The story's reliance on notes just doesn't work for me.”
gameplay
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying and meditative cleaning mechanic reminiscent of powerwash simulators, combined with exploration and light puzzle-solving elements. While the game offers a compelling narrative and engaging visuals, some players feel that the gameplay lacks complexity and depth as it progresses, leading to a desire for more varied mechanics and challenges. Overall, it provides a relaxing experience with a unique blend of themes around death and memory, though some players note that it may not appeal to those seeking more traditional or challenging gameplay.
- “Finding pieces to the story is fun while the unique gameplay keeps you interested and is adaptable to your play style.”
- “The gameplay is so fascinatingly realized, and as much as I love taking it slow through the levels, cleaning everything I can, I just as much want to see to what levels I can take the grappling to in order to speed through missions.”
- “The gameplay blends first-person exploration with a surprisingly therapeutic mechanic: cleaning.”
- “The gameplay loop ends pretty early once you realize it has less gameplay than a TF2 pyro.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this if you're looking for a lot of gameplay.”
- “While the game achieves a lot through atmosphere and emotional weight, its mechanical side does reveal limitations.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the art style and narrative. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth and immersive soundscapes, which effectively capture the game's themes of isolation and exploration. The stellar sound design and vibrant soundtrack are noted as key elements that elevate the gameplay and storytelling.
- “The stellar sound design and music really elevate the experience.”
- “The atmosphere created by the art direction, writing, and music is immaculate.”
- “Having a very human, emotion-driven, and somber soundtrack is perfect for this setting!”
- “The sounds are mostly serviceable and the game has a fitting ambient 'space' soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere created by the art direction, writing, and music is immaculate, and Dalia's voice acting is always compelling and laden with emotion.”
- “On top of that, the sound design and music elevate the whole experience dramatically.”
atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning art, evocative music, and rich world-building, creating a deeply immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the balance of melancholy and tranquility, with a palpable sense of exploration and emotional weight that enhances the narrative. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as both beautiful and haunting, effectively drawing players into its unique setting and story.
- “Ambrosia Sky's solum story and sharply cut world is the lonely, unnerving but curiously tranquil atmosphere I love to find and sink into.”
- “The atmosphere created by the art direction, writing, and music is immaculate, and Dalia's voice acting is always compelling and laden with emotion.”
- “Set on an asteroid colony ravaged by unknown contamination, the game blends rich world-building, atmospheric exploration, and a deeply personal narrative into one cohesive whole.”
- “There is a constant somber atmosphere throughout the game, and it's tuned just correctly that it's not outright strong enough to assault your emotions, yet not so gentle that it doesn't make you feel anything; it's tuned absolutely perfectly!”
- “That fear faded with time and made way for a strong melancholy atmosphere.”
- “While the game achieves a lot through atmosphere and emotional weight, its mechanical side does reveal limitations.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique and evocative art style, reminiscent of PS1-era cover art, combined with vibrant colors and atmospheric lighting. Players appreciate the stunning visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, creating a cozy yet engaging atmosphere, while the creative design effectively blends sci-fi elements with organic decay. Overall, the art direction and aesthetic choices contribute significantly to the game's narrative and emotional depth, making it a standout feature.
- “Incredible visuals, great voice work, engaging gameplay, and it feels kinda cozy from time to time as you slowly burn off the large amounts of fungal growth everywhere.”
- “I absolutely adore the color and art style.”
- “The art style chooses simplicity over hyper-realism, focusing on warm lighting and atmospheric color palettes that emphasize the tension between sterile technology and organic decay.”
- “I bought it on art style alone and got my ticket price out of that; for anyone else, I would probably wait on sale and maybe even wait until the other acts have come out.”
- “The aesthetic choices make the moments of stillness just as engaging as the moments of danger or uncertainty.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a deeply emotional experience through its macabre and tragic storytelling, featuring well-developed characters with gripping backstories that resonate with players. The narrative's emotional weight is enhanced by its atmospheric art direction and impactful voice acting, creating a powerful metaphor for personal struggle and loss. Players find themselves emotionally invested, often left in tears by the beautifully crafted story and the satisfying gameplay that intertwines emotional themes with engaging mechanics.
- “Characters have unique personalities and voices; their backstories and relationships are emotional and gripping.”
- “This game left me just sitting there, absolutely emotionally wrecked by the characters.”
- “The emotional beats land with surprising strength, and the process of cleansing and restoring the colony becomes a metaphor for the protagonist’s internal struggle.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with smooth performance and controls that enhance the gameplay experience. However, players have reported occasional performance dips in later levels, particularly during intense scenes, though these issues are minor and quickly resolve. The standout voice acting and stunning visuals contribute significantly to the game's emotional impact.
- “Performance and controls are solid.”
- “I noticed some dips in performance in the later levels, especially as fungus spawned in, but these would correct quickly and didn't impact the gameplay beyond some mild chugging.”
- “The controls and gameplay are engrossing, the art is great, the vocal performances are top notch, and the music whips.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally runs well, especially on the Steam Deck, but players report encountering minor bugs that can affect gameplay, such as unresponsive items and issues with environmental elements. Overall, while stability is mostly solid, some users experienced frustrating glitches that necessitated mission restarts.
- “It's a fun game, has a good story, minor bugs, and runs great on the deck.”
- “The game can be pretty buggy at times, with items that can't be interacted with and fungus that doesn't despawn properly.”
- “It's also pretty buggy, and my experience was mired in tiny issues that required mission restarts.”
- “A little bit buggy.”