BURIED STARS

Mystery visual novel about murder in a collapsed broadcast studio

LINE Games Corporation · Released Nov 29, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 2,263
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 20 in 30 days
Playing now: 9; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 4 years ago; Dec 6, 2021

What is BURIED STARS?

A mystery visual novel set after a live audition show's studio collapses, trapping contestants and crew as a murder occurs among them. You question survivors, look for clues in social media posts and a timeline, and make choices that lead to different routes and endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy piecing together a suspenseful murder mystery
+you like stories shaped by dialogue choices

Not for you if...

−you prefer action to lengthy character conversations
−you dislike replaying stories to see alternate endings

What players say

84% of 2,263 reviews are positive · 80% of 20 in the last 30 days

Players praise the mystery premise and character art. Their most common complaint is that the conversations grow repetitive and slow the story down; some also criticize the English translation.

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BURIED STARS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6300U
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 520
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: DualShock®4, Xbox Controller or Direct Input Compatible Controllers Supported.