AdventureFit check
Is Astrologaster worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who prefer story-led comedy over combat-focused games
- Fans of choice-driven adventures with recurring characters
- Players interested in historical settings with voiced dialogue and music
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat, exploration-heavy systems, or character progression beyond the story’s licence goal
- Players who want tightly predictable outcomes rather than choices with consequences and side effects
- Players looking for a long-form game with extensive replay systems
Our take on Astrologaster
The comic premise and historical setting receive the most attention, while the core activity is a repeated cycle of reading the stars and advising returning clients. The licence objective gives those choices structure, but the experience remains focused on narrative decisions rather than broad simulation.
What is Astrologaster?
Astrologaster is a narrative comedy adventure set in London in 1592, during a plague.
Players take the role of Simon Forman, an unlicensed astrologer who advises clients by interpreting the stars and seeks a medical licence. Thirteen clients visit five to seven times, with their ongoing stories intersecting across personal, professional, and medical problems. Astrological choices affect the plot and each client’s satisfaction. Satisfied clients can provide recommendation letters, which contribute toward Forman’s licence. The game includes voiced dialogue from more than a dozen actors, Renaissance music with character songs, and a pop-up-book presentation for Forman’s cases. Choices can be strategic or made for comic effect, with consequences and unpredictable side effects.
How Astrologaster plays
- 01Recurring Client Stories
- Clients return between five and seven times, and their individual plots can overlap.
- 02Astrological Readings
- Players inspect the sky and select interpretations to guide advice on clients’ problems.
- 03Licence Progression
- Recommendation letters from satisfied clients can be collected toward a medical licence.
- 04Voiced Dialogue
- More than a dozen actors perform the character conversations.
- 05Pop-Up Casebooks
- Forman’s cases are presented through an illustrated book format with pages to turn.
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Astrologaster: platforms & release
Is Astrologaster worth it?
It is worth it if: players who prefer story-led comedy over combat-focused games. Skip it if: players seeking combat, exploration-heavy systems, or character progression beyond the story’s licence goal.
Where can I download Astrologaster?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Astrologaster's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Astrologaster on?
Windows and macOS.
