Order of the Sinking Star launched to generally favorable reviews. The scores below are a snapshot from launch day, October 8, 2026, and will move as more critics publish.
Critic scores at launch
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic (PC) | 86 / 100 |
| Metacritic (Switch 2) | 85 / 100 |
| Metacritic (PS5) | 83 / 100 |
| OpenCritic | 82% of critics recommend |
Source: the game's Wikipedia entry, which describes the reviews as generally favorable.
What reviewers say
Gamereactor's hands-on called it an awe-inspiring puzzler and said the writer felt they had barely scratched the surface even after more hours than some reviews take. Video reviews published around launch include GameSpot's "Order Of The Sinking Star Is Enormous, For Better And Worse" and Noisy Pixel's "Learning to Appreciate Every Limitation", which point at the same tension: huge scope, with some friction that comes with it.
An autumn courtyard puzzle room. Reviewers single out the game's scale: more than a thousand puzzles across four worlds.
Is it worth it?
If you like Sokoban-style logic puzzles and non-linear exploration, the scores point to a strong recommendation. If you want a short game, note that Blow has said it can take up to 250 hours at a normal pace; see how long it takes to beat. You can also test it with the demo.