Frequently asked questions
Checked 14 October 2026. Each answer points at the page that holds the sources. Nothing here is an AI overview rewrite.
What I checked
I limited this list to questions the official FAQ, the launch notes, or the store pages actually answer. If a line is missing, it is missing on purpose.
Answers I can stand behind
Thekla, Inc. developed it and Jonathan Blow directed it. Arc Games publishes it. It is a puzzle game, not a shooter. It released on 8 October 2026 for Windows, Switch 2, and PS5, and the launch note adds GeForce NOW.
You do not have to solve every puzzle. There is no required world order. There is no combat system in the hands-on sense. The timed PC demo is not a current Steam listing.
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Questions
What is Order of the Sinking Star?
A puzzle game from Thekla, Inc., directed by Jonathan Blow, released 8 October 2026.
How long is it?
The official FAQ says more than 500 hours for dedicated solvers. Wikipedia attributes up to 250 hours at a normal pace for a normal clear to Blow.
Is it hard?
It is a large puzzle game with optional depth. Critics are favorable in aggregate. Difficulty is not a single official rating.
Is there news after launch?
Use the official news index. This page was checked on 14 October 2026.
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Sources
- Official site: FAQ, platforms, and puzzle count, read 14 October 2026
- Launch news: 8 October 2026 release note, rename, and store list
- Wikipedia: Length figures attributed to Jonathan Blow
- Steam: App 499170 details checked 14 October 2026