RPGFan Games of the Year 2023: Best Indie Game
Readers' Choice: Best Indie Game of 2023. Winner: Sea of Stars (73.3% of votes). Runner-Up: Cassette Beasts (6.6% of votes).
Sea of Stars
It was clear from the first trailer that <anchor>Sea of Stars</anchor> had the potential to be something special, and the final product did not disappoint. Wearing its retro inspiration on its sleeve, the game has gorgeous pixel art, snappy combat with timed mechanics, a fun adventure story, and a catchy soundtrack featuring music from the venerable Yasunori Mitsuda. Though there are a few quibbles here and there, the overall experience is undeniably charming and nostalgic. It made me feel like a kid again, and after the last couple of years, that is a precious gift.
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# Sea of Stars

Game Overview

### Essentials

#### Genre(s)

Traditional RPG

#### Platform(s)

Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5

#### Developer(s)

Sabotage Studio


#### Publisher(s)

- 🇺🇸
Sabotage Studio
- 🇯🇵
Sabotage Studio
- 🇪🇺
Sabotage Studio

#### Release Date(s)

- 🇺🇸 August 29, 2023
- 🇯🇵 August 29, 2023
- 🇪🇺 August 29, 2023

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## Media

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Artwork

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Sea of Stars Artwork

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Sea of Stars Screenshots

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