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In Stars And Time
Developer insertdisc5
In Stars and Time is a 2023 role-playing video game developed by French and Canadian game developer and cartoonist Adrienne Bazir, under the pseudonym Insertdisc5, and published by Armor Games Studios. The game takes place in the fictional country of Vaugarde, which is in the process of being frozen in time by a mysterious figure known as the King. The player controls Siffrin, a member of an adventuring party which… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
490 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
331 positive · 29 negative
95% range 89–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 331 | 29 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 53 | 0 | 59 |
| Mastodon * | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
7,972 of 8,192 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 260 yes, 27 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 287 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (8,710 of 8,995 positive).
Players describe the game as a deeply emotional and psychologically impactful experience that stays with them. [1][2][3] Many praise the writing and character development, calling it some of the best they have seen. [4][5][6] Some find the repetitive gameplay tedious, though others see it as meaningful to the story. [2][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [11]
TLDR- I was looking forward to playing this for years after all the hype and positive reviews...needless to say I'm incredibly bummed. I don't think this is worth it unless you REALLY love the demo and would like a 10+ hour version of that. --- The gameplay and text are two bad halves of a frustrating whole. The gameplay, consisting mostly of looping back to the beginning of the game after death, is a key selling …
- [1]
This game is one of those games where after you play it... you just. Lay in bed. Thinking about your life ten times over. Staring at the ceiling, staying up all night, thinking. Remembering. Processing everything you just saw. A game that completely changes your perspective on life. A game that gives you a comfort that hurts. I love it. In Stars and Time has always been on my radar as an interesting game to me. I …
- [2]
In Stars and Time has affected me more profoundly than I could have ever imagined. At first, the game was a genuine struggle. The core mechanic of replaying the same areas and fighting the same enemies over and over again felt like a tedious chore that quickly drained my motivation. However, the longer I played, the more the repetition cracked open to reveal the game's true purpose. I began to see myself painfully …
- [10]
In Stars and Time was equal parts meaningfully and purposefully frustrating and made me feel trapped in a loop myself. Meanwhile and simultaneously, it was also a tender, heartfelt, wholesome and endearing narrative, filling my core with warmth and whimsy. This game is so unbelievably well written and explores the depths of found family, profound emotional and physical trauma and unpacking identity and community and …
- [3]
Okay. Let's start by saying: this game made me feel EVERYTHING. I laughed, I felt angry, and then I felt hopeful. I suffered alongside the protagonist, and I cried. A LOT. I was bawling my eyes out at the end, in a crazy mix of sadness and happiness that I probably haven't experienced in a long time playing. It just felt... deeply personal to me. Real. I went into it thinking it would be just a cute game, and yeah, …
Summarised from 34 of the 396 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 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked In Stars And Time talk about excellent character writing and dialogue; those who didn't talk about repetitive gameplay can feel tedious. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
In Stars and Time received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 80% of critics. TechRadar reviewer Catherine Lewis stated it stuck with her "for a very long time after playing" and Izzy Parsons of RPGFan described it as a "a must-play for fans of quirky indie games" but "repetitive more often than I would like". The narrative was praised by reviewers. Parsons described the narrative as the "true heart of the game" and "wonderfully heartfelt and thematic", and Sam Wachter of RPGamer lauded its "powerful twist". The writing was…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 490 · most liked firstOVERWHELMINGLY POSTIVE VIDEO GAME IN STARS AND TIME PASSED 4000 REVIEWS ON STEAM...... YEEHAW....!!!!!!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →You have a case to solve, your memories reset each day, and two mysterious guides are vying for your attention– who will you decide to remember, and who will you decide to push aside…? Here's romance/mystery VN Truth Scrapper, the next game by In Stars and Time developer @insertdisc5.com !!! 📚👒👭
neutral · AI labelView post →this can't be...! malanga fritters, from the hit game In Stars and Time?!?!?!
neutral · AI labelView post →UWAH?!?!?!? In Stars and Time has been nominated for the Emotional Impact Award in the Indie Game Awards!!! 🏆✨✨✨
neutral · AI labelView post →wrow i never checked the stats for the achievement you get when you finish In Stars and Time and like... 36%??? that's way higher than i expected for a 30 hour game about annoying you to death LMAOOOO
neutral · AI labelView post →Please play In Stars and Time. Game Good. #isat #instarsandtime
positive · AI labelView post →Today @astratattoo.bsky.social tattooed Siffrin from In Stars and Time by @insertdisc5.com This game and Siffrin's character had a huge Impact on me and I absolutely love Astra's artstyle. How gorgeous it is !
neutral · AI labelView post →did you know supercool awardwinning timeloop game In Stars and Time is 25% off for the autumn sale tell your friends ✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Sherry and Lilith ask: Favorite game? Ralsei says: In Stars and Time is cool! ralsei and i thank you for the ko-fi, Kitty!
neutral · AI labelView post →I've heard Truth Scrapper Sosotte will be the main character of the next game by the developer of In Stars and Time… If this post gets 😀 200 likes 😀, I can try and see if my boss will let me post a picture of her? 📚👒🌱
neutral · AI labelView post →wooweewaawoowaawoooow it's the AUTUMN SALE!!! ✨ timeloop game In Stars and Time, ⏰ other timeloop game START AGAIN, 🐝 bee lesbian game Serre, 💽 20mn meta game 205 clicks and ALL their artbooks, are on sale, too!!! ✨ store.steampowered.com/bundle/57611...
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished In Stars and Time today. It’s interesting and impressive that the game looked like a very RPG Maker game at first, then the actual experience is that of a narrative-driven VN at the end. Every moment was precious and I wish their next journey goes well and they will have a wonderful time.
positive · AI labelView post →To detox from so many indie games jump-scaring me with AI assets lately, I’m indulging in a 2023 indie game instead. “In Stars And Time” is the name, it’s very cute so far.
positive · AI labelView post →hurt AND comfort?!?!? like in my gay fanfics?!?!? that's right, heartrending game In Stars and Time is now in a bundle with heartwarming game Spirit Swap by @softnotweak.bsky.social ! get that bundle discount do it do it do it ❤️ store.steampowered.com/bundle/54117...
neutral · AI labelView post →People found us! This is the account for Truth Scrapper, a romance/mystery visual novel about one of my colleagues, Sosotte. It's a game created by @insertdisc5.com, who also made In Stars and Time.
neutral · AI labelView post →Siffrin (In Stars and Time) plush commission 💫 I actually bought this game and hadn't played it, but since I got this order I figured it is time to start! #instarsandtime
neutral · AI labelView post →The creator of the game In Stars and Time has stated that Undertale was one of the inspirations for the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →hi new followers. if you want a little sampler of what i do, a little taste, this game is 15mn long and free. and THEN you can buy In Stars and Time and wishlist Truth Scrapper
neutral · AI labelView post →Loop plushie playing video games #instarsandtime
neutral · AI labelView post →In Stars and Time - simple but great little RPG about time loops, isolation, and loss. I think it strikes a good balance between making you feel Siffrin’s frustration at the repetition and having nice quality of life. There’s secret croissant lore! Great game.
positive · AI labelView post →I should talk about art I make but instead I'm going to yell at you to go play In Stars and Time. I am outside your house smacking pots and pans together. Play this game.
positive · AI labelView post →Someone told me about this game called "In Stars and Time", is it any good? ✨➕⏰
neutral · AI labelView post →did you know i have a newsletter with In Stars and Time news, and news about my new game. and that every single newsletter comes with a beautiful, wonderful, masterfully drawn mspaint doodle. you should subscribe buttondown.com/insertdisc5
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 2nd anniversary to In Stars and Time!!!!! This game has changed my life and made me an absolute menace to my friends. I wouldn’t want it any other way 🤍🖤🩶 #art #isat #instarsandtime
positive · AI labelView post →Here's a big one: my full blind first playthrough of IN STARS AND TIME! One of my favourite playthroughs, I hope you enjoy the whole emotional journey. youtu.be/5XKn2qlTCI4?...
neutral · AI labelView post →!!SPOILERS from In Stars And Time!! TW: Death, Suicide, Mental Illness Behold, my new hyperfixation! Seriously, if you like rpg like Undertale or Omori, please go play this game, it's now one of my favorite game ever! #InStarsAndTime #ISAT #Siffrin #fanart
positive · AI labelView post →I made this physical edition a while back. It's #inStarsandTime. This is a fantastic game from @insertdisc5.com. If you haven't yet, please pick it up. It is an amazing experience. Also, this is not promoted; it was just a great game I wanted to share.
positive · AI labelView post →Just start again and again and again... Its Siffrin from In Stars and Time!!! I love this game so much its living in my head rent free :3 #isat #instarsandtime #siffrin #fanart
positive · AI labelView post →please play In Stars and Time. game that can also double as a mental health diagnostic tool
positive · AI labelView post →I was already sold just from "by the In Stars and Time dev" but I'm ever more stoked to see it's a Memento-ish game of consciously picking what info to leave your future amnesiac self, which kicks ass and then this note on the Steam page which *chef kiss* Let's fucking go
neutral · AI labelView post →Revealing a new Indie Game Dev speaker event in TORONTO! Presentations and Q&As with the creators of: 💾 Inscryption 🗡️ Slay the Princess 🌟 In Stars and Time 🔎 The Incident at Galley House Tickets are just $10 for this fantastic lineup on Oct 24! Reposts are very appreciated!
neutral · AI labelView post →me with @insertdisc5.com In Stars and Time (i know it’s only been a few months, but this game altered my brain chemistry and that is Forever)
positive · AI labelView post →wow! i can't believe In Stars and Time won best game for change? well that's kind of
neutral · AI labelView post →Back to the Stage. Took awhile, but happy to finally do an illustration of In Stars and Time! Fantastic game, you should all check it out! #instarsandtime #isat
positive · AI labelView post →game designed specifically for gay depressed tumblr users. if you fit this description, play this game, and then see a therapist
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game was made for people who play rpgs and look at every single bookshelf in the entire game even though they all have the same interact dialogue
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In Stars and Time anyone? Redraw of the mirror scene I drew a bit ago!! Love this game sm! #isat #instarsandtime #isatfanart #indiegamefanart
positive · AI labelView post →I made the fella in the fish game :D #art #instarsandtime #webfishing #siffrin
neutral · AI labelView post →the stream of me (the developer) playing In Stars and Time (my game)'s Act 3 is now on the tubes for you to watch! youtu.be/KOcg5MXg66U?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Game so good one of my friends gifted it for 4 people including me and then after this game destroyed me mentally I bought it for 10 more people
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m already obsessed with this game, In Stars and Time episode 2 :3 twitch.tv/itisidog
positive · AI labelView post →Game Changer and In Stars and Time That's... already an episode of Game Changer
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is one of those games where after you play it... you just. Lay in bed. Thinking about your life ten times over. Staring at the ceiling, staying up all night, thinking. Remembering. Processing everything you just saw. A game that completely changes your perspective on life. A game that gives you a comfort that hurts. I love it. In Stars and Time has always been on my radar as an interesting game to me. I played it blind, no spoilers. I suggest anyone else also do that, too. It was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →do you like developer commentary of your favorite black and white timeloop game? of course you do. community manager chris and i will play through Act 4 of In Stars and Time TOMORROW (October 20th) at 1pm ET / 6 pm BST! be there... or be square ✨ www.twitch.tv/insertdisc5
neutral · AI labelView post →Crunchy Icons for @eddythesockk.bsky.social ⌛🤍 Eddy commissioned these icons of Siffrin from In Stars and Time [ @insertdisc5.com game! ] #art #illustration #commission #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →wake up artists insertdisc5 hit game In Stars and Time fanmerch policy dropped
neutral · AI labelView post →this game defeated me. after the final battle, while siffrin was talking to all their friends, apologizing to them and hearing their strange pity in response, i kept thinking that i would unhesitatingly stab myself and Do It Again But Right This Time. as the credits rolled, i kept thinking about his home, about colors, about his latent instability, about the way this must have damaged their family's already precarious relationships. it didn't feel right, nor earned. it's less real than the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recently played In Stars and Time, rly gud game, would recommend :D. Drawing them in 1-bit is surprisingly hard, but a cool exercise :3 (dithering my beloved). #pixelart #art #ドット絵 #aseprite #1bit #instarsandtime #isat
positive · AI labelView post →In Stars and Time has affected me more profoundly than I could have ever imagined. At first, the game was a genuine struggle. The core mechanic of replaying the same areas and fighting the same enemies over and over again felt like a tedious chore that quickly drained my motivation. However, the longer I played, the more the repetition cracked open to reveal the game's true purpose. I began to see myself painfully reflected in the protagonist, Siffrin. His experience mirrors my own deepest…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoying this cute lil game this evening. ❤️ In Stars and Time.
positive · AI labelView post →I promise I wrote a fantastic review in the first loop- and then you read it, bought the game, and disappeared from society for 3 days. When you returned, you had a peculiar look of wonder on your face, like you'd seen the stars cry. This game is a masterpiece, what are you waiting for?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is sort of a case study to me in whether or not games should be fun. I think that comes off a little harsher than it should, I do think this game is fun... most of the time. But I also think about all the ways it tricked my brain and made me do things that weren't fun... for no other reason than because I chose to. In reality, the game never made me do those things, in fact, several systems in the game would have made my life way way easier, but I chose not to use them. Perhaps I'm…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⠀⠀⠀✦ happy anniversary in stars and time! the best game ever fr fr ✦ #instarsandtime #isat #isatfanart #instarsandtimefanart #Loop #isatLoop
positive · AI labelView post →I don't know how the Dev (yes Dev singular (excluding the music)) finished creating some of the best character writing I've ever seen in a game, interlaced with 150 or so character portraits in one of the most charming art styles I've ever seen in a game. But I assume they must've met God halfway through or something and were told their endless labour was funny. That'd spur me on.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game so much. PLAY IN STARS AND TIME!!! drawing siffrin is so fun!! #instarsandtime #isat #isatfanart
positive · AI labelView post →I played for the first 30 minutes and went "Man, I sure get some OMORI vibes from this game." I was not far off.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In Stars and Time reference?!?! but for real, I love this game please play it hehe #EdensReachVN
positive · AI labelView post →In stars and time is such a cool game #isat #instarsandtime #siffrin
positive · AI labelView post →10/10 awesome game feels like watching a car crash except you are in the passenger's seat and yet can do absolutely nothing to stop it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Telling you literally anything about what makes this game so special would spoil the whole thing, but I cannot recommend this enough and you're just going to have to trust me.
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