Faraway

Faraway is a minimalist arcade puzzle game in which a shooting star with self-drawn constellations stays alive. You steer the glowing celestial body through an abstract cosmos and connect individual stars. Each connection provides energy, which extends the shooting star's short lifespan.

The game forgoes a classic story and instead focuses on movement, rhythm and gradually mastering a few rules. Developer Steph Thirion created Faraway alone over more than a decade. Annapurna Interactive is publishing it.

Faraway releases on Nov 5, 2026 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. On PC, the game is released via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Steph Thirion developed the arcade puzzle game, and Annapurna Interactive is publishing it. The console versions were announced together with the October 2026 release date.

Faraway is coming natively to Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The two Nintendo consoles get separate versions. A standalone release for Xbox Series X|S has also been announced.

On Steam, single-player, achievements, cloud saves and leaderboards are listed. German is available as a language for the interface and subtitles.

In Faraway, you draw constellations by steering a shooting star through space and connecting stars. Each connection brings new energy before the glowing body burns out. What matters is not only which stars you reach, but also how you accelerate from one to the next.

You can swing around stars and catapult yourself onward like a slingshot. The drawn connection line remains part of the constellations. If you complete a circle or attempt other more difficult manoeuvres, you are rewarded with extra energy and points. This creates a back-and-forth between safe paths and risky shortcuts.

On Windows, Faraway requires at least 6 GB RAM and 500 MB of free storage. Steam lists an Intel Core i3-540 or AMD FX-4350 and a GeForce GT 640 or Radeon R7 240, each with 2 GB of graphics memory. DirectX 12 and a 64-bit operating system are required.

The recommended setup calls for 8 GB RAM, a Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 2300X, and a GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon RX 560. The interface is available in German, among other languages. Steam also lists full controller support.

Endless mode generates the game world in real time with each new attempt. The starry sky changes as you fly. The more skilfully you collect energy and plan connections, the faster you move and the more demanding the coming areas become.

The goal is not a fixed end, but an ever longer journey with the highest possible score. Online leaderboards on Steam let you compare your results with others. This mode suits both short attempts and players who want to perfect their movements.

Alongside endless mode, Faraway includes 16 specially designed puzzle levels. They apply the same basic rules to targeted challenges. Instead of mainly lasting as long as possible, you need to find the right flight path and the correct order of connections.

The puzzles also help you learn advanced movements. If you then start the endless starry sky again, you can use your newly practised tricks there for higher scores.

Faraway was developed solo by Steph Thirion over more than a decade. The game designer, programmer and musician had previously created the experimental puzzle game Eliss. Instead of pre-made backdrops, Faraway relies on abstract shapes, movement and light.

The graphics are created entirely in real time during play. Stars, lines and colors form a shifting audiovisual landscape that reacts to your flight path and progress. Annapurna Interactive is publishing the PC and console versions.

Faraway is designed for fluid movement and short, precise decisions. As you circle around stars, your movement changes your next direction of flight. If you let go at the right moment, you use the momentum for the next connection and save precious energy.

The few basic rules are easy to understand. The game becomes challenging through timing, judging the trajectory in space, and deciding whether an extra detour is worth it for more points. On PC, you can play Faraway with a controller.