Celestial Return Review
Cyberpunk and cosmic horror aren’t two themes often presented together. In Metaphor Games’ narrative RPG Celestial Return players undergo a poignant and personal journey all while wrapped around the whims of disposable dice.
Celestial Return
Loot, bribe, gamble, survive. The dice will be your savior or your downfall in this story-driven RPG. Every roll matters when trying to uncover cosmic horrors and outwit megacorps. Pray your next roll won’t be your last.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-14 |   | WIN | Shoreline Games | Metaphor Games |
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RPG Cast – Episode 823: “Toada”
Ryan always levels up his anger issues. Chris complains that he doesn’t get any cat treats. Kelley searches for the secret of cupcakes the size of breakfast muffins. And Erik says he’s a level 17 zergling who only speaks in weird sounds.
Celestial Return Out Now on PC
After a delay, Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games have released narrative RPG Celestial Return on PC. The game is also planned to release on consoles early next year.
Second Celestial Return Devlog Talks Inspirations and Comparisons
Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games released a second devlog video for Celestial Return ahead of its May launch. The new video talks about the game’s biggest inspirations and comparisons.
Celestial Return Devlog Explores Its Influences
Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games have begun a new devlog video series for Celestial Return. The first entry examines the influences behind the game’s cyberpunk world.
Celestial Return Gets May Release Date
Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games revealed that Celestial Return will release in May. The dice-based cyberpunk narrative RPG will be available on PC via Steam.
Celestial Return Releasing This Spring
After its successful Kickstarter campaign late last year, Celestial Return is set to release in spring. The dice-based cyberpunk narrative RPG will be available on Steam.
Celestial Return Kickstarter Campaign Underway
Metaphor Games-developed story-driven RPG Celestial Return is currently undergoing a crowdfunding campaign. The title, in development for PC, is billed as taking inspiration from works such as Disco Elysium, Blade Runner, and Berserk.
Celestial Return Screenshots – October 14, 2025
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