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Move a weightless cosmonaut through a space station by controlling each arm to tackle physics-based missions solo or in co-op.
Released 07 Dec 2021
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Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.
Developed by 2pt Interactive · Published by 2pt Interactive, Team17
You play as a cosmonaut carrying out scientific and maintenance duties aboard a research station, guided by radio contact with mission control. With no gravity to keep you in place, even simple tasks require careful movement.
Control the cosmonaut’s arms independently to grab, push, pull, and climb through the station. Momentum affects you and the objects you handle as you work on tasks such as assembling telescopes, maintaining solar arrays, and researching cosmic botany.
A series of space scenarios introduces different locations, equipment, and objectives. Play alone or in local co-op, with Steam Remote Play Together available for shared play; adjustable control difficulty and optional challenges let you tailor or extend the experience.
Many supplied reviews enjoy the chaotic co-op, where coordinating delicate tasks can turn mistakes into laughs and successful teamwork into satisfying moments. Players also praise the unusual arm-by-arm physics controls and the challenge of learning to move in zero gravity, along with varied objectives and a distinctive space-station atmosphere. Some reviews prefer solo play, while others find the controls demanding or wish the campaign were longer.
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.
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.
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.
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
A comprehensive list of accessibility features and notes can be found at the Family Gaming Database.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
