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Astrologaster
Developer Nyamyam
Astrologaster is a comedy narrative adventure video game developed and published by Nyamyam. It was released for iOS on 2 May 2019, for Microsoft Windows and macOS on 9 May 2019, and for Nintendo Switch on 18 February 2021. The game centres around the historical 16th-century physician and astrologer Simon Forman and the characters he encounters, who demand diagnoses, treatments, and sometimes to be read fortunes… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
212 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
173 positive · 14 negative
95% range 88–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 173 | 14 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 0 | 11 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
426 of 449 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 176 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 190 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (509 of 538 positive).
Players praise Astrologaster for its witty writing, historical accuracy, and charming humor. [1][2][3] Many highlight the excellent voice acting and musical interludes as standout features. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note the game's short length and limited replayability as drawbacks. [4][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [12]
The premise is neat and the art is beautiful. I guess I would probably say that it mainly suffers from too much accuracy. It doesn't seem to be possible to keep Simon from being a total ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ to all the female characters (ie. literally stalking them?!?) Obviously, pretty accurate to real life, but not something I'm interested in spending time with in my free time.
- [1]
If Monty Python had a game, this would be it. Figures, the only time when Astrology actually works is in a video game. One of the best games I’ve ever played with magnificent educational values. This game is going to permanently alter your vocabulary. An unbelievable amount of the story is historical, including the characters noting having had coitus in their diary. I’ll admit I kind of instantly disliked this game …
- [2]
Tl;dr: strongly recommended for comedy lovers. Astrologaster is a visual novel set in late Elizabethan England; you play as an astrologer who serves 13 querents who brings a series of hilarious problems to be solved: illness, pregnancy, investment, career opportunities, marriage prospects… In sooth, the events depicted are not only historically relevant to the 1600s, but also poignantly pertinent to our times. This …
- [5]
This historical visual novel is a joy! The writing is ridiculously good; so witty and sophisticated. The research - it is set in Shakespeare's London - and the voice acting are also top-drawer, not to mention the hilarious choral songs. You play as Simon Forman, an astrologer-quack who does 'readings' for a fascinating cast of characters. The way the storytelling is wrapped around this main narrative mechanic is …
- [3]
I don't know what I love more about this game: the witty writing; the great vocal performances; the simple, evocative art style; the music and songs that had me laughing out loud; the history lessons? They all come together to make such a beautiful, unique experience.
Summarised from 34 of the 215 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Astrologaster sits at 93% positive across 187 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game was released for iOS on 2 May 2019, for Microsoft Windows and macOS on 9 May 2019, and for Nintendo Switch on 18 February 2021. According to review aggregator Metacritic, the PC version received mixed or average reviews while the iOS version received generally favourable reviews from critics. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 81% of critics. Astrologaster was featured on The Gadget Show and appeared on a number of "best of" lists for video games in 2019. Astrologaster was nominated for "Excellence in Audio" at the 22nd Annual IGF Awards, and for "Best Music for an Indie Game", "Best Music in a Casual Game", and…
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Reactions
60 of 212 · most liked firstRevealed — a VR game by Nyamyam (of Astrologaster fame), co-written by me! My first VR credit, and it uses live actors filmed in 3D throughout which is very cool. (I got to direct the performances for the demo version which was great fun)
positive · AI labelView post →This week in The Stacks, Hannah Sparwasser Soroka (@hannah-historian.bsky.social) looks at how Pentiment and Astrologaster stand apart by forcing their players into confrontation with the alterity of history. thestacks.ca/posts/2026-0...
neutral · AI labelView post →If Monty Python had a game, this would be it. Figures, the only time when Astrology actually works is in a video game. One of the best games I’ve ever played with magnificent educational values. This game is going to permanently alter your vocabulary. An unbelievable amount of the story is historical, including the characters noting having had coitus in their diary. I’ll admit I kind of instantly disliked this game when it billed itself as a comedy because I assumed it would be really cringe…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Astrologaster has been in my 'unplayed' list for over a year. Now, having played it, I am sorry it took me so long to get around to this gem of a game. It is not really a game in the traditional sense. There are only a handful of scenes and your activities are limited to listening to characters and selecting astrological answers to their questions. The story is told from the viewpoint of Simon Forman - a 'doctor'/astrologist who lived in London in the early 1600's. He has a group of clients…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The premise is neat and the art is beautiful. I guess I would probably say that it mainly suffers from too much accuracy. It doesn't seem to be possible to keep Simon from being a total ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ to all the female characters (ie. literally stalking them?!?) Obviously, pretty accurate to real life, but not something I'm interested in spending time with in my free time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →astrologaster is shakespearean grey's anatomy meets monty python. fans of jon richardson's games ([url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/503400/]four last things, etc.) will feel right at home. as a doctor(ish) in 16th-century england, you managed to come up with a remedy for the plague, by way of the most scientific method of all: consulting the stars. strike while the iron is hot, as they say, so might as well cure or otherwise assist ailing querents by making deductions and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Verily, this game just oozes charm. Verily, verily indeed! As an actually scientific-minded doctor who reads the stars instead of doing something foolish and unpleasant like inspect urine, you are to guide a number of patients, advising them in matters of health and others. The game is light-hearted, but it doesn't really hold your hand (which is to say, I failed to obtain all letters of recommendation needed for the good ending). The humor is very charming, and each scene also comes with an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If Monty Python were to write a musical videogame it would probably something like Astrologaster.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay: 7/10 Graphics & Sound: 9/10 Narration: 10/10 ✔️ Great sense of satyre-based humour. ✔️ Wide range of fun and flawed characters. ✔️ Fun historical references. ✔️ Fully voiced dialogues, and sung (!!!) interludes. 💭 The game isn't really replayable - different choices don't really open up narrative branches as much as they affect your scoring and relationship with characters. Very fun short game I had a blast playing through, I recommend it to anybody! I finished it in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If Shakespeare (who features in this!) was a video game; a bit snobby, "highbrow", artsy-fartsy blah, an interesting interactive museum exhibit maybe, but not much of a game. Clearly made with love but unless you have a keen interest in a very specific period of history maybe it's not for you, as it wasn't for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tl;dr: strongly recommended for comedy lovers. Astrologaster is a visual novel set in late Elizabethan England; you play as an astrologer who serves 13 querents who brings a series of hilarious problems to be solved: illness, pregnancy, investment, career opportunities, marriage prospects… In sooth, the events depicted are not only historically relevant to the 1600s, but also poignantly pertinent to our times. This game excels in the following aspects: + Historically accurate and based on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Astrologaster is a fun and relatively short choiced-based biographical game inspired by the real-life casebooks of Simon Forman, an astrologer and practicing physician in late Elizabethan England. The game takes place from 1592-1603 following several patients and gives us: a slice of life of early modern London showing the worries, ambitions, and hopes from the general populace; nods to historically relevant happenings such as the Spanish Armada, Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions, William…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Astrologaster" is an absolute gem that took me on a delightful journey back to 16th-century London. Playing as Simon Forman, the unlicensed astrologer, was a unique and entertaining experience that I didn't know I needed. The hand-drawn art style brings the historical setting to life, and the peculiar characters add so much charm to the game. Making astrological decisions and navigating the challenges presented in each consultation kept me hooked, and the branching storylines added a layer of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This historical visual novel is a joy! The writing is ridiculously good; so witty and sophisticated. The research - it is set in Shakespeare's London - and the voice acting are also top-drawer, not to mention the hilarious choral songs. You play as Simon Forman, an astrologer-quack who does 'readings' for a fascinating cast of characters. The way the storytelling is wrapped around this main narrative mechanic is very clever. The choices you make, based on the readings you give, profoundly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not for everyone, but if you like reading and a CYOA style, it's quirky and well put together. Really good voice acting. Fun ideas. Almost feels like a historical guessing game from how it plays out. Great on Steam Deck with touch screen. Easy achievements.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We recently produced two of my favourite episodes of the Game Show on ABC Classic, exploring early music in game scores 🎮🎵 Part 1 dives into authentic medieval & renaissance sounds, with the music of Pentiment, Astrologaster, Manor Lords, The Bard's Tale IV, & Wizardry ...
neutral · AI labelView post →An interesting interactive narrative that successfully moves the player along a storyline from start to finish, as the audience continues along the path of the astrologer to discover if the doomed doctor escapes execution. Characters come and go providing the background for the astrologer's story and engaging the audience, who want to find out how their story ends as well. More movement could have been provided to make the game less static. But all in all, a nice read. Rated 7 out of 10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a short (~5h) comedy game set in Shakespearean times, presented cleverly like a pop-up book. we follow a doctor who relies on astrology to treat people, among them actual historical figures, and solve issues of personal and national importance. you have to make a choice - tell the truth or what someone wants to hear? and bear the consequences? either way, it's funny and completely worth your time. and it's voiced by the Halsin's voice actor in Baldur's Gate 3 Dave Jones??? I didn't even…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i do recommend to play this game, even if it at first it looks kinda lame. just a few hints for you, so that this kinda counts as a review? astrologaster, kinda sounds like a disaster. but it is not, it has a good plot. small comparison if i may, it kinda is like a play. don't be alarmed, be charmed. the VAs do enrapture, every mood they did capture. and what i did not expect... the music is perfect. just ding-dong, everyone has their theme song. and those rhymes... not like my word crimes.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What delights my about Astrologaster is statement it makes about astrology as a whole. You are simulating someone who believes very deeply in the power of astrology, and when you come to terms with it as a player it's mostly hogwash. In fact, "Doctor" Forman often just uses the latest tidbit of information he's discovered from his previous conversations to provide insightful "readings" into the future of others. To boot, he somehow squeezes his way into bedding any female he can. Often…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →so sillyfun! i found myself wikipedia-ing a lot of the real life people in this game while i was playing and i feel like my brain has gotten nice and full with tudor period aristocracy facts. really interesting characters and great witty music in this one! big humphrey bell fan hehehe
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Katharine is one of the best writers in the business imvho. If you want your game to be as witty and sharp and human as Astrologaster - and you really should - then drop her a line
neutral · AI labelView post →Silly, fun, and simple game. Really enjoyed the music, especially the musical introductions of characters. Played on Steam Deck and worked fine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know what I love more about this game: the witty writing; the great vocal performances; the simple, evocative art style; the music and songs that had me laughing out loud; the history lessons? They all come together to make such a beautiful, unique experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What I love the most is the music, the choirs did a stunning job. You are Doctor Simon Forman, using knowledge of astrology to answer your patients. Some patients suffer from illness but some ask for emotion/ relationship advices. The game is a comedy, every day you meet a new/ regular patient, occasionally the patients know each other. Though this game is based on a real book and has some real historical people, video game is not best way to learn history, as even you make decisions it leads…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Funny, witty and oh so ironic. It's making fun of old times in all possible manner - quackery, superstitions, feudalism, and all other manner of things. All that while navigating choices... however you want? Of course, there's a goal in all of that - but it's up to you to figure out what's the way to get there. Is it through science? Personal gain? Short-term pleasing your customers, or long-term consequences? It combines some real deduction pieces with social deduction, all in a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I genuinely don’t understand why Astrologaster isn’t more popular. The game is silly, fun, weird, and surprisingly interesting the whole way through. I’ve played through it multiple times because I liked seeing the different endings and outcomes based on the choices you make. I usually skipped the singing sections, but outside of that, I had a really good time with it. The humor and writing style gave the game a lot of personality, and it ended up being way more memorable than I expected. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Firewatch (but mention of past death). Untitled Goose Game if animals are okay. Inkle Studio games come to mind, particularly Expelled, though I haven’t completed it yet so I can’t be certain. Haven’t played yet but maybe Astrologaster (if historical counts) Cozy, mystery, walk sims, The Sims…
neutral · AI labelView post →A genuine work of art. Funny, genuinely witty, gorgeous, and it manages it all without constraining the player (it feels very interactive and reactive to player choice).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's essentially a 'choose your own adventure' visual novel with excellent voice acting and good humour. I can't say any more than that...for various episcopal and doctrinal reasons
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thumbs up! This game has an interesting premise. Set during Shakespeare’s time, you play as Simon Forman. Simon considers himself to be a real doctor, especially since he had success with treating victims of the plague. However the medical establishment wants to stop him from practicing medicine because they consider him to be a quack. In order to overcome their opposition, Simon needs to get a medical license from a university. That is the goal of the game. You will get a medical license if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting game with its own merit, but does not work for me. I had fun moments playing with this game, the characters were interesting, the historical lore and background on which this game is based on makes it all the more fascinating. The music and the writing are nice. But I could not enjoy it when most of the time I have no clue about what I'm doing. You have to make choices that impacts your relationship with other characters, but in my case, I do not really understand what all these…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love the art style, the voice acting is fantastic and the writing interesting and witty. There were a couple of occasions were I wished I could stop Simon from being an enormous horndog, but once finished I read his wiki article and, well, can see why the game would lock you in this way. Overall a brilliant game, very much recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A wonderfully witty roleplaying game about the historical figure Simon Forman. Take on the persona of this odd doctor-astrologer and involve yourself in a host of historical events and in the lives of various historical figures from early 17th Century England. Will you interpret the stars in a way to - hopefully - give the best medical advice for your patients? Or will you tell them only what they wish to hear, to ensure a letter of recommendation towards obtaining a coveted medical license?…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Worth it just for the voice acting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A cleverly written game with witty humor, excellent voice acting, and stunning art direction.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Part 2 of my 2021 Astrologaster VOD is up! What a silly end to a silly game 😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMWr...
positive · AI labelView post →This game was an absolute gem. The music was immaculate, the story line very entertaining, and the graphics simple yet adorable. More than well worth the money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →About 10 hours with a smile on my face. Brilliant little project! Play Your cards right and get coitus post consultatio ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is such a funny and fun interactive fiction game. The characters are very well done and the voice acting is excellent. The art looks like a pop up story book and the music is excellent and fits perfectly. If you like highbrow artsy Shakespeare type stuff, this is a fun experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a hidden gem! The humor is sharp, the characters are wonderfully eccentric, and the story is full of clever twists. Playing as an astrologer trying to diagnose patients based on the stars is such a fun and refreshing concept. The art style is gorgeous, and the voice acting is top-notch, making the entire experience feel like a whimsical stage play. If you enjoy narrative-driven games with a lot of humor, Astrologaster is a must-play!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Astrologaster is a unique game that combines humor, history, and astrology in a delightful package. Set in Shakespearean London, you play as ‘Doctor’ Simon Forman, a medical astrologer treating patients with the power of the stars. The gameplay revolves around interpreting astrological charts to diagnose patients. With fully Voiced Character Dialogues and theme songs for each visit for individual characters. --------------------------------------------------------- It’s a game that doesn’t…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun choice-based visual novel about a strange real-life English renaissance astrologer/physician/philosopher/therapist, Simon Forman.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly entertaining interactive story. I wanted a little more from the gameplay, but that's not really the focus of the experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Based on the actual factual diary of Simon Forman. I highly recommend playing this if you are a literary or theatrical aficionado, a fan of odd history and bad science, or just someone who likes ridiculous drama. Mostly plays like a choose your own adventure, so there's nothing really besides reading and clicking options. It made me literally laugh out loud multiple times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The amount of love put into the writing (and singing) of this game is astounding. This game has high replayability if you want to see the different ends for the patients. The choir verses for each time a patient visits are so good, the humour and plot twists never made me bored. Very fun game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you like your Interactive Drama games to be of a more classical vein? Are you the kind to be wooed by the nostalgic whimsies of an old timey pop-up-book? If so, then "Astrologaster" is the game for you. Feeling half like a historical trivia game and half like a Shakespearean Comedy, this game mixes classical Elizabethan drama tropes and uses them to discuss socio-political issues in both historical and contemporary contexts. Essentially, the game plays out on a single stage as your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautifully made little game. Although it is about reading the stars, actually knowing some things about late 16th, early 17th century England might help you here. My studies have not been for naught. Now back to McDonalds...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I won't be playing through it again but it does have replayability as your choices do matter. You are a doctor who consults patient concerns by reading the astrological chart. The chart can have multiple avenues of advice to give your patients. There is some aspect of strategy because many patient's have interwoven paths of fate, telling them the same results seem to fair better than choosing random chart readings. Everything is voice acted and each patient visit opens with a sung introduction.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BRITISH IRONY AT YOUR SERVICE When first hearing about Astrologaster and watching its trailer, I doubted it would be to my liking. Gladly I tried it on anyway. I say that because to call this a ‘game’, you must stretch the concept a little bit. Not only that, but I disagree with tagging it as ‘Interactive Fiction’. I understand why it was done, since this game is very unique in terms of style and hard to put in a category. And therein lies its strength. Astrologaster is a well crafted…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Educational, witty, charming. I really, thoroughly enjoyed Astrologaster. I played through it in one sitting, no bathroom breaks, and let the first 3/4 passively play out in front of me while I used my brain power to solve the various cases. Last 1/4 I read instead of watched because I wanted to know whether or not I was going to get executed. I was surprised by how well-woven each character's narratives were--especially how the player garners Simon's feelings through the responses that the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the few games I've completed so quickly. It doesn't take the player by the hand, and instead focuses on delivering a funny and engaging narrative. The real-life elements feel really enriching too. Big fan, love it, 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Delightful, quirky, dryly witty game where you play Simon, a less-than-scrupulous astrologer-♥♥♥-doctor in Elizabethan London. Your aim is to get your patients to like you and write you letters of recommendation but it's not always apparent whether you will get farther by being honest or being flattering with each of them. And either way, your treatments might not work. It's a fun send-up of the time period and knowing each character will come back keeps you wanting to play to see where their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Astrologaster is a singularly charming narrative experience that blends historical satire, choice-driven storytelling, and theatrical presentation into something that feels closer to an interactive stage play than a conventional video game. Set in plague-stricken Elizabethan London, it casts the player as Simon Forman, an astrologer-physician whose medical advice is guided not by anatomy or science, but by the movements of the stars. From the very beginning, the game makes its intentions clear:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My face hurts from smiling constantly! I've never played a game quite like this! I'm almost 5 hours in to the game and I'm such a bad doctor I've only gotten 1 letter of rec so far-- and it was only because of all the coitus post consultatio! This is a choices matter story set up like you're reading a pop-up book. The game is fully voice-acted with musical comedy stanzas beautifully sung in between each guest you see. You make many choices mostly based on your comprehension skills, vibes,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Astrologaster follows a doctor who uses astrology to diagnose and treat his patients. The goal is to earn letters of recommendation. I enjoyed it! I suggest buying it during a sale! ヽ(•‿•)ノ ❀
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to love it - History! Medicine! Comedy! Astrology! - but found the gameplay to be so repetitive that it became boring rather quickly. There were some funny jokes and references to modern culture in the writing, and the musical interludes were beautifully done, but it was otherwise monotonous. I gave up around three hours when I reached the first (?) trial scene, and while I can imagine that maybe things change after that, I'm just not interested enough to find out.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a good little game with some really nice storytelling
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://jannekeparrish.com/reviews/astrologaster] Full review [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44626948-Loons/] My curator page Astrologaster, unique in its design, In 16th century, where stars align. Simon Forman, a healer of the time, Diagnoses with celestial paradigm. Letters of praise, his task to secure, From patients pleased, his skills assure. Not intricate in gameplay's grand display, But a narrative unfolds in a pop-up play. Decisions rest on Simon's varied hand,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Comic, droll. I think if you have any fleeting interest in Shakespeare or medicine or astrology or madrigals, you will be entertained.
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