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Stella Pastoris is a single player survival city builder game with a horror theme. It was developed by Cryptomnesic Softworks and was released on October 14, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Unique art style and atmosphere reminiscent of classic gaming, providing a nostalgic experience.
  • Engaging gameplay that combines city building with a captivating story and various endings based on player choices.
  • Challenging yet rewarding mechanics that encourage players to learn from their mistakes and adapt their strategies.
  • Gameplay mechanics and objectives are not well explained, leading to confusion for new players.
  • Monochrome, heavily pixelated graphics can make it difficult to understand the game environment.
  • Lack of comprehensive guides and resources, making it challenging for players to fully grasp the game.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a unique 1-bit art style that evokes nostalgia for classic gaming, reminiscent of older systems like the Mac SE and 286. While the atmosphere and overall aesthetic are praised, some players find the heavily pixelated and monochrome visuals can hinder clarity and understanding of gameplay elements.

    • “An interesting and fun city builder with a unique art style and designs reminiscent of 40k.”
    • “Nice 1-bit visuals remind me of my Mac SE!”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect, the gameplay is reasonably instinctive, the story so far is captivating and I can't get enough of the sound and graphics.”
    • “I wish that the gameplay was better explained because quite a few times I was entirely unsure of how to solve certain problems, and additionally the monochrome, heavily pixelated graphics can make it difficult to parse what is being seen.”
    • “It takes me back to the days of gaming on a 286 with Hercules graphics, and I simply cannot get enough of the vibe.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally considered intuitive and engaging, with a captivating story and appealing atmosphere. However, some players find the lack of clear explanations for certain mechanics and the monochrome pixelated graphics can hinder understanding and navigation. Overall, the game offers a variety of mechanics that contribute to its cool factor.

    • “The atmosphere is perfect, the gameplay is reasonably instinctive, the story so far is captivating, and I can't get enough of the sound and graphics.”
    • “It's a cool game with a lot of mechanics.”
    • “I wish that the gameplay was better explained because quite a few times I was entirely unsure of how to solve certain problems.”
    • “The monochrome, heavily pixelated graphics can make it difficult to parse what is being seen.”
    • “The controls feel unresponsive at times, which makes the gameplay frustrating and less enjoyable.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Stella Pastoris is highly praised, with users noting its strong thematic presence and captivating sound and graphics. The game's immersive environment enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the god game and city builder genre.

    • “Stella Pastoris is a solid little god game/city builder that is dripping in theme and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect; the gameplay is reasonably instinctive, the story so far is captivating, and I can't get enough of the sound and graphics.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for being captivating, complemented by a perfect atmosphere and engaging sound and graphics, making it an integral part of the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is perfect, the gameplay is reasonably instinctive, the story so far is captivating and I can't get enough of the sound and graphics.”
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Stella Pastoris is a survival city builder game with horror theme.

Stella Pastoris is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Stella Pastoris was released on October 14, 2022.

Stella Pastoris was developed by Cryptomnesic Softworks.

Stella Pastoris has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Stella Pastoris is a single player game.

Similar games include Worshippers of Cthulhu, NO-SKIN, Airborne Kingdom, Frostpunk, Scorn and others.