Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker

Embark on an enchanting side-adventure in 'Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker,' where the Solstice Warriors, Valere and Zale, venture into the magical clockwork realm of Horloge. This pixel-art masterpiece seamlessly blends turn-based combat, JRPG mechanics, and a circus-themed story filled with twists, wonders, and over 8 hours of new content. With deeply engaging battles, skill adaptations, couch co-op support, and a mesmerizing soundtrack by Eric W. Brown and Yasunori Mitsuda, this is not just a game—it's an unforgettable journey. Fans of retro RPGs and cooperative adventuring will find an exciting world brimming with story-rich exploration, nostalgia, and charm.

Sabotage Studio
Sabotage Studio
May 20, 2025
100 % Positive (133 reviews)

Features

Over 8 Hours of New Content

The expansion introduces over 8 hours of fresh gameplay, including new environments, NPCs, enemies, and dungeons.

New Character Abilities

Valere becomes an Acrobat and Zale becomes a Juggler, unlocking fresh attacks, skills, damage types, and combos.

Couch Co-op

Supports up to three players via a unique 'Co-op timed hits' mechanic, making traversal and combat more dynamic.

New Playable Character

Artificer, a friendly engineer robot, joins the party with powerful laser-shooting construct abilities.

Immersive Soundtrack

Features a completely new set of tracks by Eric W. Brown and Yasunori Mitsuda, enhancing the game's atmosphere.

Unique Clockwork World

Explore the miniature clockwork realm of Horloge, filled with oddities, wonders, and a cursed carnival.

Retro JRPG Experience

Offers turn-based combat, exploration, and a nostalgic story-rich experience with modern improvements.

Multiplayer Features

Includes Steam's Remote Play Together for cooperative gameplay over the internet.

Key Features

Single-player
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Downloadable Content
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the game about?

The game is about Valere and Zale, the Solstice Warriors, embarking on a side-adventure to the clockwork world of Horloge, facing a cursed carnival and the mischievous Puppeteer while confronting their own darker traits.

What kind of game is 'Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker'?

It is a pixel-art JRPG with turn-based combat, exploration, and story-rich elements, featuring retro-inspired mechanics and modern gameplay design.

Does the game support multiplayer?

Yes, the game supports couch co-op for up to three players with a unique 'Co-op timed hits' mechanic.

What are the new features in this expansion?

This expansion introduces over 8 hours of new content, including unique environments, NPCs, enemies, dungeons, new character classes and abilities, a third-party member, and a fresh soundtrack.

How long is the new content in the expansion?

The expansion features over 8 hours of new gameplay content.

Who composed the music for the game?

The music was composed by Eric W. Brown and guest composer Yasunori Mitsuda, delivering a fresh set of tracks.

What platforms is the game available on?

The game is supported on Windows operating systems.

What languages are supported?

The game supports English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Italian with interface and subtitles.

Is the expansion free?

Yes, the expansion is completely free.

What are the system requirements to run the game?

Minimum requirements include Windows 7/10, Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 or AMD Phenom II X4 945, 4 GB RAM, AMD Radeon R5 230 or Nvidia GeForce GT 520, and 5 GB of storage. Recommended specs include AMD FX 4300 or Intel Core i3 2120, 8 GB RAM, and AMD Radeon R5 340X or Nvidia GeForce GTS 450.

Genres

Tags

Pixel Graphics JRPG Turn-Based Combat Adventure RPG Local Co-Op Party-Based RPG Story Rich 2D Indie Singleplayer Fantasy Retro Lore-Rich Co-op Exploration Funny Multiplayer Nostalgia Emotional

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 7, Windows 10

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

AMD Radeon R5 230 or Nvidia GeForce GT 520

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 or AMD Phenom II X4 945

Recommended

Os

Windows 7, Windows 10

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

AMD Radeon R5 340X or Nvidia GeForce GTS 450

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

AMD FX 4300 or Intel Core i3 2120

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Italian

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