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The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
The Star Named EOS is a anime, first-person and casual game
developed by Silver Lining Studio
and published by PLAYISM.
Released on July 22nd 2024 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 11 languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean and Ukrainian.
It has received 456 reviews of which 439 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.72€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB RAM, OpenGL 3.3
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: OS X 10.12
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB RAM, OpenGL 3.3
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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The Star Named EOS is a story-focused puzzle adventure developed by Silver Lining Studio and published by PLAYISM that blends photography, memory reconstruction, and emotional storytelling into a reflective experience centered on family and personal discovery. Rather than building itself around traditional adventure game conventions filled with danger, complex progression systems, or constant tension, it focuses on quieter emotions and meaningful moments. The result is a game that values atmosphere and emotional connection above spectacle, creating an experience that feels intimate from beginning to end. The story follows Dei, a young photographer whose life has long been shaped by photographs sent by his traveling mother. Those images served as windows into distant places and cherished memories, gradually forming his understanding of both the world and his family history. However, when Dei notices something unusual hidden within one of those familiar photographs, uncertainty begins to replace nostalgia. Driven by questions surrounding his past, he begins retracing locations captured in old images, attempting to recreate moments preserved years earlier while uncovering truths hidden beneath memories he once accepted without question. Photography serves as the game’s central mechanic, but more importantly, it becomes the emotional language through which the story unfolds. Players regularly recreate photographs by carefully studying environments and repositioning elements until they match older images. These sequences transform puzzle solving into something more personal because every recreated photograph feels tied directly to Dei’s emotional journey. The process goes beyond simple observation challenges. It becomes an act of revisiting memories and rebuilding fragments of history piece by piece. Puzzle design integrates naturally into storytelling progression, avoiding the feeling that gameplay exists separately from narrative development. Environmental interactions, perspective-based challenges, and observation puzzles consistently reinforce the game’s themes surrounding memory and connection. Solutions often reward patience and attention to smaller visual details rather than demanding abstract logic or mechanical complexity. One of the game’s strongest achievements comes from pacing. The Star Named EOS deliberately embraces a slower rhythm that allows quieter moments to breathe. Exploration unfolds naturally without aggressive objectives constantly pulling players forward. Conversations, environmental details, and visual storytelling gradually build emotional investment through subtle progression rather than dramatic escalation. The experience consistently prioritizes atmosphere over urgency. Visual presentation becomes one of the game’s defining strengths. Silver Lining Studio creates beautifully illustrated environments that carry the feeling of moving through a living storybook. Locations feel carefully crafted with exceptional attention to composition, lighting, and emotional tone. Warm color palettes and hand-drawn artistic direction create an atmosphere that supports both nostalgia and introspection remarkably well. Environmental design contributes significantly to immersion because every location feels intentionally meaningful. Spaces rarely function purely as puzzle environments. Instead, they often communicate emotional context through smaller details that strengthen narrative themes. Visual storytelling quietly supports character development without relying excessively on dialogue. Animation work further strengthens presentation quality. Character movement feels expressive while transitions between storytelling moments and gameplay remain smooth and cinematic. Small visual touches consistently reinforce emotional tone without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. The artistic identity remains memorable throughout the experience. Audio presentation complements visual direction exceptionally well. Music reinforces quieter emotional moments without overwhelming them, helping create an atmosphere built around reflection and discovery. Gentle melodies accompany exploration naturally while sound design subtly enhances immersion across environmental interactions and narrative sequences. The story itself explores themes surrounding family relationships, memory preservation, loss, identity, and the complicated ways people understand their past. Rather than relying heavily on dramatic twists or large-scale stakes, emotional impact grows gradually through smaller discoveries and personal revelations. The narrative succeeds because it remains sincere and grounded throughout progression. Players expecting highly demanding puzzle systems or mechanically complex adventure gameplay may occasionally find the experience more straightforward than anticipated. Puzzle difficulty generally prioritizes accessibility and narrative flow over prolonged challenge. Likewise, players searching for longer adventures may discover that the journey concludes relatively quickly compared to larger narrative titles. However, these design choices ultimately strengthen the experience rather than weaken it. The Star Named EOS understands precisely what kind of story it wants to tell. Silver Lining Studio avoids unnecessary complexity and instead delivers a tightly focused adventure centered around emotional authenticity and thoughtful pacing. Perhaps the game’s most impressive accomplishment lies in how naturally photography connects gameplay and storytelling. Taking photographs never feels like a disconnected mechanic added for novelty. Every image matters. Every recreated memory carries emotional significance. The camera becomes more than a gameplay tool. It becomes the foundation supporting both narrative progression and thematic depth. The Star Named EOS succeeds because it trusts smaller moments to carry emotional weight. It builds impact through atmosphere, observation, and personal storytelling rather than relying on spectacle or dramatic intensity. Silver Lining Studio delivers an experience that remains reflective, artistic, and emotionally sincere from beginning to end. For players who appreciate narrative adventures focused on atmosphere, emotional storytelling, environmental puzzles, and themes surrounding memory and personal connection, The Star Named EOS offers a thoughtful journey that lingers long after the final moments conclude. Rating: 9/10
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The Star Named EOS is a well-paced adventure that touches on some emotional themes without being overly imaginative, which keeps the fantastical experience grounded and creative. It’s an exploration of memories through photography, with the help of some gorgeous hand-drawn environments. While the puzzles can be a little ambitious and frustrating, I think they pair well with the short runtime because, trust me, this is a game world that I didn’t mind hanging out in, thanks mostly to the brilliant soundtrack.
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I really enjoyed this game! 🥹 The art style is absolutely beautiful, the music is calming, and the puzzles are fun without being frustrating. The story touched me more than I expected 🥹 short, but full of emotion.
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Good puzzle game. Great artistic design, good soundtrack and good puzzles( Some of them a bit complicated but nothing serious). Is a great game in general terms. Special mention for spanish language support(Subtitles).
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Cute! A very similar experience to their previous game, which is great, but changing from painting to photography. I like the concept, and again it delivers a story about passion and feelings. The puzzles in it are not extremely simple, and require a little effort (and finding the places you can interact with too ;)), but that gives it a little more "sustenance" than just "click highlighted things until done". Very enjoyable and full of feels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Star Named EOS is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
No, The Star Named EOS is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Yes, The Star Named EOS received 439 positive votes out of a total of 456 achieving a rating of 8.90.
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The Star Named EOS was developed by Silver Lining Studio and published by PLAYISM.
Yes, The Star Named EOS is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, The Star Named EOS is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, The Star Named EOS is not playable on Linux.
The Star Named EOS is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for The Star Named EOS. Explore additional content available for The Star Named EOS on Steam.
No, The Star Named EOS does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, The Star Named EOS does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Star Named EOS is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Star Named EOS.
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Silver Lining Studio
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PLAYISM
Release
22 Jul 2024
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