Order of the Sinking Star Launches on PC, PS5 and Switch 2 with Over 1,000 Puzzles
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 8, 2026 – Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. have launched Order of the Sinking Star, the massive puzzle adventure led by Jonathan Blow, the designer behind The Witness and Braid. The game is available on PC via Steam and Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 for $29.99.
After a decade of development, the adventure brings together more than one thousand handcrafted puzzles, four distinct worlds and an interconnected story. Each world begins with its own mechanics, characters and rules; as those worlds collide, their puzzle systems intertwine to create new challenges.
Explore at Your Own Pace
The open-ended structure lets players move between worlds and return to difficult puzzles when they are ready. Exploration, cryptic notes and professional voice-over narration gradually reveal the mysteries of this realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions and ravenous monsters.
- Master interwoven challenges: Explore dozens of mechanics across more than 1,000 handcrafted puzzles.
- Choose your path: Travel through four expansive worlds at your own pace, revisiting challenges as you see fit.
- Lead unlikely heroes: A queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard and a talking boat are among the characters whose abilities shape the journey.
- Decipher the tale: Piece together the Order’s secrets through gameplay, character encounters and collected notes.
A Fully Voiced Ensemble
The cast includes Emily O’Brien as The Queen, Liam O’Brien as The Warrior, Darin De Paul as The Wizard, Anjali Bhimani as The Bard, Erica Luttrell as The Sailor and Matthew Waterson as The Druid, with a special appearance by Jonathan Blow.
Launch Bundles and Availability
Alongside the standalone game, Arc Games announced Steam bundles pairing Order of the Sinking Star with Mewgenics, Animal Well or its original soundtrack, each offering a 10% bundle discount at launch. The soundtrack is also sold separately.
Order of the Sinking Star is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Game on!
