Order of the Sinking Star is enormous. The developer's own estimates run into the hundreds of hours, but you do not have to solve everything to reach an ending.
Length and puzzle count
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Normal pace | Up to 250 hours | Jonathan Blow, via Wikipedia |
| Solve every puzzle | More than 500 hours | Jonathan Blow, via Wikipedia |
| Puzzle count | Over 1,000 (Steam and trailers); Blow has said more than 1,400 | Steam; Wikipedia |
| Level count | Over 900 levels | PlayStation Blog hands-on |
| Endings | Multiple; none require solving every puzzle | Wikipedia; Gamereactor |
The figures differ because outlets count "puzzles" and "levels" differently and because some are developer claims rather than measured playtimes. We list each with its source rather than picking one.
A platform hanging above the clouds. Rooms like this are one of more than a thousand hand-crafted puzzles.
How to approach a game this big
Because you can choose the order of many puzzles and revisit worlds at any time, you can treat it as a game to dip into rather than finish in a sitting. Previews also say Blow did not want the game to consume anyone's life for months. For tips on how to get started and what to do when you hit a wall, read how to play, and see all four worlds to plan where to start.