Asterism

About Asterism

Asterism is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Claire Morwood and was released on January 17, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A distant echo of a forgotten melody. A flickering star in the night sky. The weight of an unanswered question... Immerse yourself in the cosmic symphony of Asterism - a playable indie-rock concept album set in outer space. Follow astronaut Ruby as she embarks on an emotional journey of self-discovery through a stunning, hand-crafted solar system, unlocking a playable music video with each planet…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Asterism offers a unique and innovative interactive experience combining music, handcrafted visuals, and gameplay, creating an audiovisual journey greater than the sum of its parts.
The game features diverse, surreal, and tactile art styles using a mix of analog and digital media, resulting in a beautiful and immersive world full of personality and creativity.
The soundtrack is original and thoughtfully composed, with songs that complement the themes and story, and the gameplay encourages exploration without pressure, making it relaxing yet engaging.

Asterism is more of an interactive art exhibit or a playable music video than a traditional game, so players looking for conventional gameplay or deep narrative might be disappointed.
The minimal gameplay elements, such as simple minigames and lack of fail conditions, may feel distracting or underwhelming to those expecting more interaction or challenge.
The emotional connection to the story can be limited for some players, with character development and interpersonal storytelling being minimal or emerging mostly late in the experience.

music
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15% positive mentions, 77% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The music in this game is a central, immersive element featuring 12 original, alternative-rock-inspired songs that blend seamlessly with handcrafted visuals to create a unique, audiovisual experience akin to directing a playable music video. While some may find the style unconventional or not to their personal taste, the haunting, poetic, and varied soundtrack enhances the surreal, artistic gameplay and narrative, making the music and visuals deeply engaging and integral to the game's charm.
- “Short and sweet, Asterism is basically a playable music video in which the interaction between its music and video game dimensions manages to create an audiovisual experience greater than the sum of its parts.”
- “In essence, each planet offers a music video that references and dovetails with the theme of the song, but each one is very different from the others, and the graphics are at least as surreal as the music.”
- “The songs are haunting, the visuals a throwback to the early 90s, and the whole thing is quite unlike anything else you've played.”
- “The music isn’t to my taste and the pixels aren’t the prettiest, but if it isn’t beautiful.”
- “The music is very alternative-rock in the vein of Muse, and accompanies the overall themes of the story.”
- “The music may not resonate with you, but the charms of the handmade textures and creativity in gameplay are well worth the price of admission.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The graphics of Asterism are a standout feature, showcasing a diverse, handcrafted mix of analog and digital media including claymation, drawn art, crochet, and CGI, creating surreal, tactile, and visually unique worlds for each level. This artistic variety complements the music perfectly, offering an immersive, indie-rock space opera experience with vibrant, innovative visuals that feel personal and distinct from typical AAA styles. While not focused on high-end realism or narrative depth, the game’s visuals provide a beautifully messy, nostalgic aesthetic that enhances its inventive gameplay and musical themes.
- “The visuals – created by morwood – are trippy and diverse, using claymation, drawn images, crochet, CGI, origami, photography and video – very diverse in terms of the media it utilizes.”
- “It looks lovely, with the variations of visuals ranging from traditional hand-drawn animation to plasticine model work to cut-out paper to full motion video.”
- “The songs are haunting, the visuals a throwback to the early 90s, and the whole thing is quite unlike anything else you've played.”
- “The handcrafted, mixed media art styles are all incredibly tactile and beautifully messy.”
- “The visuals – created by morwood – are trippy and diverse, using claymation, drawn images, crochet, CGI, origami, photography, and video – very diverse in terms of the media it utilizes.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The story centers around a mysterious radio signal and unfolds through a blend of music, visuals, and light narrative elements, focusing on themes of isolation and self-discovery. While the plot is simple and minimally intrusive to gameplay, the interactivity with music and atmospheric storytelling creates an engaging and immersive experience. Some players desired more in-depth interpersonal storytelling, but overall, the narrative complements the game's unique audiovisual presentation effectively.
- “The mystery at the heart of the game will hook you in from the start and forms the core of a beautiful story.”
- “Each of the planets you visit are essentially playable music videos, which, taken together, tell an engaging story that ends rather brilliantly.”
- “The minimal, chill gameplay helps it to be super immersive just taking in the music, the vibes and the story, and also all of the IRL handcrafted assets that look so cool.”
- “Between each planet, there are messages from others at your home-base solar lab that advance the story; but really, this is about the music and the visuals that accompany the music, with narrative on the side.”
- “The main story is light on traditional gameplay elements, but the interactivity of the music and movement kept me fully engaged, and there are some more 'gamey' elements on offer if you’re a trophy seeker.”
- “The plot sounds simple - find the location of strange radio signals coming from somewhere in the solar system.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal yet highly creative, offering unique mechanics and handcrafted visuals that enhance immersion and complement the music. Each level presents fresh art styles and interactive elements, providing a soothing, engaging experience that balances artistry with subtle gamey challenges.
- “The charms of the handmade textures and creativity in gameplay are well worth the price of admission.”
- “Every song and level is unique, and each new art style and mechanic is a delightful surprise.”
- “The main story is light on traditional gameplay elements, but the interactivity of the music and movement kept me fully engaged, and there are some more ‘gamey’ elements on offer if you’re a trophy seeker.”
- “The gameplay is minimal, but it doesn't overshadow the main spectacle of the visuals and the music.”
- “Going through several mini-games with unique art styles and gameplay mechanics, you experience an immersion with the music that's being played.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game feels somewhat lacking in connection for most of the experience, only becoming truly engaging near the end when key revelations about the past and reconnection are revealed.
- “It only starts getting emotionally engaging for me towards the very end when we come across another figure and the revelations start coming out about a past forgotten and reconnecting.”