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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Bonds of the Zodiac
Alex X · Published by Tiny Cup Studios
Content notice: This game explores mature themes such as loss, imprisonment, and hopelessness, and includes mild profanity and coarse language.
Last updated 10 Oct 2026
Rei, a grieving girl, is drawn into a mystical realm where the Zodiac spirits are bound by the Jade Emperor. Mediate their inner struggles and guide them toward freedom in a first-person journey steeped in myth, conflict, and emotion.
Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2027 · More free games
Explore the inner conflicts of Zodiac spirits guided by Rei in Bonds of the Zodiac. This 2027 indie adventure immerses you in a mythic world of conflict and emotion.
About this game
About The Game
Bonds of the Zodiac is a first-person narrative adventure where you play as Rei, a girl left alone after the passing of her grandmother.
Rei gets contacted by the spirits of Zodiac, asking her for help with breaking their bond with the Jade Emperor, who keeps them confined.
To free them, Rei must explore a mystical world, solve light environmental puzzles, and help the Zodiac spirits confront their personal struggles and sever the spiritual bonds that keep them confined.
Game World
Journey through a beautiful rural Japanese village and cross into mystical realms tied to the Zodiac and the Jade Emperor. The game's visuals shift between grounded reality and colorful spiritual dreamscapes.
Relationships & Bonds
Meet the twelve Zodiac spirits and uncover their emotional conflicts.
Learn about their ties to the Jade Emperor and help them find resolution.
Bonds appear as tangible strings—find ways to sever them and guide the spirits toward freedom.
Gameplay Features
1.5 to 2.5 hours of emotionally driven storytelling
First-person exploration and light puzzle-solving
Dialogue choices that shape Rei’s relationships and story arcs
Relaxing, melancholic, and tense music tracks that evolve with the narrative
🎮 A free demo is available now! Try it and experience the world of Bonds of the Zodiac.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD R5 1600X or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Bonds of the Zodiac is participating in Anime Game Festival 2026 Steam event!
Proud to be a part of Anime Game Festival 2026 Steam event!Don't miss out! Check out other cool games participating in the event!https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46138335/sale/AnimeGameFestival2026Read full article on Community Announcements (Holeera)Community & EventsOfficial
Bonds of the Zodiac is participating in GamePavilionJP Steam event!
Proud to be a part of GamePavilionJP 2026 Steam event!Don't miss out! Check out other cool games participating in the event!https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45279210/sale/GamePavilionJP2026SummerRead full article on Community Announcements (Holeera)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Demo Update!
Added new interactions and story elements!- Added an alternative bad ending based on a player choice- Added more text based events and interactionsEnhanced atmosphere, vibes and new models!- Added "smart" birds- Changed character models and added new animationsNew spots to chill!- Added unique resting spots to chill in and enjoy the vibes and sceneryAdded text skip!- Added an ability to skip dialogue text quicklyMore voice acting!- Added new voiced lines to enhance the story and immersionTrash UI out New UI in!- UI changed to better fit the game, resembling old Chinese paperNew Language added!- The game is now fully localized in LATAM SpanishHaven't played it yet? What are you waiting for?!New game trailer coming in the following weeks! Stay tuned.Read full article on Community Announcements (Holeera)Community & EventsOfficial
Bonds of the Zodiac is participating in Serbian Games Week Festival!
Proud to be part of Serbian Games Week! Don't miss out! Check out 127 other great games from my country that are featured in the festival as well!Read full article on Community Announcements (Holeera)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update: Smaller Build, Improved Scaling, and Critical Bug Fix
This update includes the following improvements:- Reduced texture sizes which lowered the demo build size from 3.6GB to 1.6GB - Fixed a scaling issue affecting cutscenes on various screen sizes - Resolved a critical bug that could lock the player and halt progress Reinstall or update the demo to get the latest patch.Read full article on Community Announcements (Holeera)
