Night Stones

Night Stones

Released Nov 2024

You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.

93% positive · 303 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Night Stones launched on November 11, 2024 as a complete, self-contained adventure RPG developed solo by Ryan at Advance Nine. Following launch, the developer shipped a series of patches through December 2024 — addressing camera controls, adding a world map, improving loading performance, and achieving Steam Deck Verified status. These were all quality-of-life and bug-fix updates responding to player feedback, not new story content or expansions. The only DLC listed is the game's soundtrack, which released on November 12, 2024 — a day after launch. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. The store description describes a complete, self-contained narrative experience with no mention of seasons, expansions, or ongoing content cycles. The last developer communication was on December 10, 2024. While this means the developer has been quiet since December 10, 2024, the overall picture is consistent with a solo-developed indie game that shipped as a finished product and received a burst of post-launch polish patches before the developer stepped back. No roadmap, no announced future content, and no post-launch major content update has appeared. The game launched complete and has remained so.
Evidence
Only DLC is the game soundtrack, released the day after launch. No unreleased DLC entries exist.
dlc listing · Nov 12, 2024 source content shipped
high
Developer announced November 11, 2024 as the release date, framing it as the culmination of community-supported development
news post · Oct 28, 2024 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Nov 2024

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Advance Nine
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Night Stones is a cozy adventure game filled with vibrant characters, fun puzzles, and a heartfelt story. Awakening in a world you once dreamed of, you’re met with a portal that suddenly explodes, leaving you stranded. Your main quest: rebuild the portal and find your way back home. Create your own character and unveil the secrets of Mythica as well as your own character's past in this wholesome journey of self discovery.

Explore freely in this cozy open world adventure. Immerse yourself in a handcrafted island teeming with unique quests, quirky characters, and an emotional story. Glide from mountain peaks, sail through storms, and uncover hidden treasures in the Underworld. Discover new items, from an elemental wand to a humble stick, each bringing you one step closer to home.

As you explore the vast world, you'll encounter a colorful cast of quirky characters, each with their own personalities, habits, and secrets. Some will welcome you warmly, offering guidance or useful items, while others are more guarded, wary of newcomers. To earn their trust, you'll need to help with their unique challenges—maybe fetching a lost item, solving a small puzzle, or simply showing kindness. These encounters reveal hidden paths, lore, and clues about your journey. Building bonds with these characters not only helps you find your way home but also makes you feel truly connected to the world around you.

Engage in puzzle combat. Victory isn’t achieved through raw power or quick reflexes. It requires clever thinking and keen observation. Each encounter presents a unique challenge that can only be overcome by using your items in creative ways or by taking advantage of hidden aspects of your surroundings.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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