S P A C E N A P

40/62 (65%), 303.9 hours

💗 This game was gifted to Indie Therapy for review.

I went in to Spacenap expecting a chill little idle experience I could leave running in the background while working on other things. It is advertised as a desktop idle game, and it is one, but the idle part turned out to be much smaller than I thought. The game actually requires quite a bit of manual input, especially early on, so don’t expect it to play itself. That said, once I got into the rhythm of it, it became a great “multitasking companion” type of game — something to relax with while doing other things.

The game’s presentation is easily its strongest point. The minimalist art style is simple but beautiful; lots of soft colors, clean lines, and small details that make the game feel calm and inviting. It’s got that quiet, ambient, spacey vibe that’s just so good for relaxation. The sound design complements it perfectly too; the soft hums and distant tones really create a feeling of floating in peaceful solitude. It’s not trying to overwhelm you with flashy visuals or constant noise — instead, it gives you a sense of stillness, which is something I really appreciated.

Unfortunately, I did run into a pretty big issue during my playthrough. Around the 100-hour mark, my save file got corrupted, and I completely lost my progress. It wasn’t the developer’s fault — just one of those unlucky bugs that sometimes happen — but it was still frustrating after investing so much time. Thankfully, the developer was super quick to respond to player feedback and rolled out an update soon after that increased the autosave frequency. That small change should reduce the risk of that happening to anyone else, and I have to give them credit for being attentive and proactive. They’ve also mentioned future updates and quality-of-life improvements, which I think will make the game even smoother over time.

Now, as far as gameplay goes, I do have a few small nitpicks. Some of the constellations can be a bit tricky to complete because they sometimes “confuse” themselves with others, which can break your flow when you’re trying gather them all. Still, despite that, I ended up really enjoying Spacenap. It’s one of those games that you don’t necessarily “play” so much as exist in for a while. It’s calm, meditative, and great for when you just need a break from everything else. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect, but it’s a lovely experience that does what it sets out to do.