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Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light

Released: 7/18/2019

From the award-winning creators behind Journey (2013 Game of The Year) and the highly-acclaimed Flower, comes a ground-breaking social adventure that is set to warm your hearts. Welcome to the enchanting world of Sky, a beautifully-animated kingdom waiting to be explored by you and your loved ones. In Sky, we arrive as the Children of the Light, spreading hope through the desolate kingdom to return fallen Stars to their constellations. - Soar and explore seven dreamlike realms to uncover the mystery - Encounter and socialise with like-minded players from around the world - Feel free to express yourself with a delightful selection of character customisations - Team up with others to adventure into darker realms, save spirits and uncover ancient treasures - Gift candles of light to share appreciation and grow friendships - Enjoy a unique musical experience and create harmonies together - Join an ever-expanding world with new upcoming attractions, including seasonal events and expansion of realms

From the award-winning creators behind Journey (2013 Game of The Year) and the highly-acclaimed Flower, comes a ground-breaking social adventure that is set to warm your hearts. Welcome to the enchanting world of Sky, a beautifully-animated kingdom waiting to be explored by you and your loved ones. In Sky, we arrive as the Children of the Light, spreading hope through the desolate kingdom to return fallen Stars to their constellations. - Soar and explore seven dreamlike realms to uncover the mystery - Encounter and socialise with like-minded players from around the world - Feel free to express yourself with a delightful selection of character customisations - Team up with others to adventure into darker realms, save spirits and uncover ancient treasures - Gift candles of light to share appreciation and grow friendships - Enjoy a unique musical experience and create harmonies together - Join an ever-expanding world with new upcoming attractions, including seasonal events and expansion of realms

From the award-winning creators behind Journey (2013 Game of The Year) and the highly-acclaimed Flower, comes a ground-breaking social adventure that is set to warm your hearts. Welcome to the enchanting world of Sky, a beautifully-animated kingdom waiting to be explored by you and your loved ones. In Sky, we arrive as the Children of the Light, spreading hope through the desolate kingdom to return fallen Stars to their constellations. - Soar and explore seven dreamlike realms to uncover the mystery - Encounter and socialise with like-minded players from around the world - Feel free to express yourself with a delightful selection of character customisations - Team up with others to adventure into darker realms, save spirits and uncover ancient treasures - Gift candles of light to share appreciation and grow friendships - Enjoy a unique musical experience and create harmonies together - Join an ever-expanding world with new upcoming attractions, including seasonal events and expansion of realms

Critics
81
Steam
87
Metacritic
72

Score Breakdown

81.5

Critic Average

13 reviews

87

Steam User Score

25,060 reviews

72

Metacritic User Score

132 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-5.6
Metacritic Disparity
+9.5
Combined Disparity
+1.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

0 launch window (0%)13 late (100%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Based on 13 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 81.5/100. Critics score this game 5.6 points lower than Steam users and 9.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 13)+
  1. Luke GittensviaSmash Jump
    May 2, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -7.1 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +8.0 pts
  2. Chris WhiteviaGod is a Geek
    Jan 2, 2023·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -2.1 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +13.0 pts
  3. Will SilbermanviaDigital Chumps
    Dec 18, 2022·Late review
    88/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · +0.9 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +16.0 pts
  4. Neil BoltviaPlayStation Universe
    Dec 16, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -7.1 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +8.0 pts
  5. Manuel EichhornviaGamer's Palace
    Aug 1, 2021·Late review
    71/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -16.1 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · -1.0 pts