Action · December 7, 2021
Heavenly Bodies (2021)
Heavenly Bodies is a game about cosmonauts, the body, and the absence of gravity. Discover the ever-changing nuances of weightless motion in this challenging physics game. Wrangle control of your cosmonaut’s arms with the left and right thumbsticks to push, pull, and clamber through fully physically simulated scenarios aboard a scientific research station. Your celestial duties await You have been entrusted to bring into operation Earth’s proudest feat of engineering. With only radio contact with mission control as your aid, you will have to use your sharp mind and dexterous limbs to assemble space telescopes, maintain delicate solar arrays and research cosmic botany. But without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple. Controller highly recommended Heavenly Bodies has a highly unique movement system designed to use a dual-analog joystick controller. Rebindable keyboard and mouse controls are technically supported, but they do not provide the intended experience. Features: A collection of stellar scenarios inspired by the feats of space explorers and researchers throughout history. Expressively control every limb of a weightless cosmonaut to perform challenging and delicate maneuvers. Play single player or with a friend via local-coop. You'll be able to play missions either solo or with a space friend. Play online with Steam's Remote Play Together. Manipulate incredibly expensive space vehicles and elaborate machinery. Stylised 70s visual aesthetic influenced by archival space photography and technical illustration. Customisable control mode difficulty Rebindable controls Accessibility A comprehensive list of accessibility features and notes can be found at the Family Gaming Database.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Physics · 245
- Difficult · 229
- Local Co-Op · 227
- Space · 225
- Adventure · 222
- Simulation · 220
- Puzzle · 217
- Atmospheric · 211
- Precision Platformer · 206
- Co-op · 200
- Stylized · 195
- Puzzle-Platformer · 194
- Singleplayer · 187
- Action · 174
- Indie · 149
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.9k Steam reviews | Top 68% in Action |
| Positive rating | 96% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 9% |
| Metacritic | 84/100 | Genre average 77 — top 22% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 82% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Arabic
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
- Remote Play Together
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 3.9k reviews
3.8k positive · 157 negative
Metacritic
84/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
3.4k
Press Quotes
“It’s a wonderful concept for a game, it’s impressively polished, and it’s hyper-focused in the best way.” 9/10 – Destructoid “Heavenly Bodies is a triumphant puzzle game. Its setting and premise are novel and excellently executed.” 9/10 – The Indie Game Website
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | 2pt Interactive |
| Publisher | 2pt Interactive, Team17 |
| Base price | $6.79 -66% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
Achievements
25
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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