Stardust Kids

About

Stardust Kids follows Kurt, a high schooler stuck solving a bizarre mystery when an official inspection of his UFO club’s belongings uncovers a missing planetarium. With summer break on hold, he teams up with classmates to track down the lost item while dealing with awkward social dynamics and cosmic oddities. The game mixes dialogue-driven storytelling with light puzzle elements, letting players explore quirky characters and a plot that balances schoolyard humor with a sentimental undercurrent about growing up. The game’s charm comes from its cozy art style and a soundtrack that blends whimsical tunes with moody synth. While Metacritic pegs it at 82, players on Steam rate it 4.5 out of 5 with 70% positive reviews. Many highlight the warm character interactions and how the small-scale mystery unfolds against a backdrop of late-night stargazing and found-family moments. The story doesn’t aim high but delivers a relaxed, heartfelt experience with a few unexpected turns.