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An Oath to the Stars

2017

An Oath to the Stars

IndieSteam 74%

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"Challenging bullet-hell shooter demanding focus and skill."

Heads up: Story mode likely pausable for flexibility; Multiplayer requires continuous real-time engagement.
Best session: 15-30 minutes

Minimum session

10 min

Pausability

At save points

Resume friendliness

Hard to resume

FOMO pressure

Zero FOMO

Focus required

Intense

Session structure

Self-contained runs

Practice short runs between tasks; difficulty rewards dedication over time.

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About

Left for dead by her closest friend and comrade, Hoshiko is now looking for revenge. Follow her in this modern hardcore danmaku SHMUP about revenge, friendship and honour.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeAction

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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Platform Notes

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Cloud saves work
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An Oath to the Stars — Session FAQ

How long does a session of An Oath to the Stars take?
The minimum meaningful session for An Oath to the Stars is approximately 10 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause An Oath to the Stars?
An Oath to the Stars uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
Does An Oath to the Stars pressure you to keep playing?
An Oath to the Stars has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
What is An Oath to the Stars's Session Respect Score?
An Oath to the Stars has a Session Respect Score of 6.7/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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