Faraway

The premise

You play a shooting star that links stars into constellations to harvest energy, extending its short life and building your score. Every run starts from nothing in a universe generated in real time. Alongside the endless mode, the game includes 16 handcrafted puzzle stages that teach new techniques (official page).

What the reviews say

Gaming Nexus (8.5/10) describes an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master game that is just as hard to put down, driven by its one-button orbit mechanic, soothing soundtrack and global leaderboards. Loot Level Chill (7.5/10) praises old-school score chasing and an endless challenge thanks to the procedural universe. Finger Guns (7/10) calls it a new style of puzzler that feels fresh and exciting.

The drawbacks

Finger Guns and Loot Level Chill stress a steep learning curve, and Finger Guns wishes there were more tutorials. Uagna (7/10) notes a thin tutorial, turning in one direction only, a grab that sometimes lands on the wrong star and an endless mode that grows predictable once mastered.

Prices

As of 11 November 2026, a launch offer lowers the price: €7.59 instead of €9.49 on Steam (until 19 November), the Nintendo eShop (until 19 November) and the Microsoft Store (end date not shown), and €7.99 instead of €9.99 on the PlayStation Store (until 19 November).

Who is it for?

Fans of minimalist arcade games and high-score chasing. Players who want guided progression or a substantial story may tire of it quickly.