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Content notice: This game contains the following mature content: • Themes of serial murder and fantasy violence. • Depictions of violence, including blood, choking, and murder. • Depictions and mentions related to suicide. • Partial nudity (e.g., illustrations of a bare back). • Use of strong language and mild sexual humor/innuendo.
Positive — 100% positive (15 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
An occult suspense girl-meets-girl story in which a rumor-loving girl 'interviews' a serial killer.
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Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore the eerie world of "星天へ発つ日" as you navigate an occult thriller that intertwines rumor and reality, uncovering dark secrets in a gripping indie adventure.
About this game
Introduction
"星天へ発つ日"is a visual novel.
Progress through the story by clicking the screen to read the unfolding narrative.

Story
◎Urban Fantasy × Suspense × Girl Meets Girl
The setting is Kasumigi, an ordinary rural town.
One day, the peace is shattered by a gruesome murder. Hina, a rumor-loving high school girl on a hunt for a scoop, accidentally stumbles upon the scene of the crime. Standing there is a mysterious girl named Chitose.
Convinced she has found a "headline" story, Hina labels her the killer.
In exchange for keeping her secret, Hina makes a daring proposal: she wants an exclusive "interview."
Characters

▪Hina Higano
The protagonist. Her hobbies include surreptitious photography, wiretapping, and tailing subjects—she lives for juicy rumors. She has a relentless drive to see anything "interesting" with her own eyes. After a run-in with the school's disciplinary committee, she has (mostly) retired, though she still can’t resist bugging the staff room.

▪Chitose Tsukishima
A girl found at the murder scene. Claiming to be an "Angel," she is deeply involved in the incident. She is notoriously bad with electronic devices.

▪Ruri Kuchinami
Hina’s classmate at Kasumigi High. Always listless, she spends most of her classes sleeping. Despite her appearance, she comes from an incredibly wealthy family—a true "Ojou-sama."

▪Yoshihito Hayama
A detective dispatched to investigate the murder. His overbearing attitude and tendency to take credit for others' work make him unpopular among his colleagues and subordinates.
Game Overview
▪Genre :Urban Fantasy × Suspense
▪Endings :1
▪Playtime :Approx. 10 Hours
▪Voice :None
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10,11
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO 相当以上
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update / Fix for an issue where the UI does not display in certain scenes
Thank you for playing 星天へ発つ日. We have released an update to fix an issue regarding the UI in certain scenes. ■ Update Details Fixed a bug during some scenarios in "Chapter 2" where the UI would disappear, preventing players from saving, loading, etc. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our users. Thank you for your continued support of 星天へ発つ日.Read full article on Community Announcements (astroshaft)Patch NotesOfficial
Update / Fix for Save Data Deletion Issue
Thank you for playing 星天へ発つ日. We have released an important update regarding a save data management issue. In previous versions, an issue occurred where save data was initialized when updating the game or when verifying the integrity of game files. We deeply apologize for the significant inconvenience and trouble this has caused our players. We are truly sorry. ■ Patch Details ・Fix for the Save Data Deletion Issue Fixed a bug where save data would revert to its initial state upon receiving a game update or running "Verify integrity of game files" via the Steam client. From this update onward, your save data will no longer be deleted when updating the game, and you will be able to safely resume playing from where you left off. ■ Save Data Backup Recommendation While you can download and apply this update normally without issues, we recommend backing up your save files beforehand just in case of any unforeseen accidents depending on your PC environment. Target Files: ‟starry_sf.sav" and ‟starry_tyrano_data.sav" (located in the game folder) Backup Instructions: Please copy and paste the two files mentioned above to another location, such as your Desktop. After applying the update, if you confirm that your save data remains intact, you may safely delete the backed-up files.Read full article on Community Announcements (astroshaft)AnnouncementsOfficial
Notice of Release Date Change for the Steam Version of "星天へ発つ日"
Thank you for your continued support.Regarding the Steam version of "星天へ発つ日" (Hoshizora e Tatsu Hi), which was scheduled for release on Thursday, August 20, 2026, we are currently still waiting for a response from the Steam build review process. Because the exact release timeframe is uncertain, we are changing the Steam release date to \.Please note that the distribution of physical copies at Comic Market 108 (August 16) and the digital release on DLsite (August 20) will proceed as scheduled.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and delay this causes to everyone looking forward to the Steam release. We appreciate your understanding and patience.Astro ShaftRead full article on Community Announcements (astroshaft)AnnouncementsOfficial
Notice of Exhibition at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13
Astro Shaft will be participating in Tokyo Game Dungeon 13, held at the \! Astro Shaft's booth will be located at \! At our booth, we plan to distribute flyers and postcards, as well as showcase a playable demo featuring never-before-seen scenes. For more details, please check the link below: https://tokyogamedungeon.com/ We look forward to seeing you there! Written by: Gogo Doyoh(土曜午後)Read full article on Community Announcements (astroshaft)Patch NotesOfficial
[Notice: Demo Version Patch Update]
Thank you for playing the 星天へ発つ日 Demo.Regarding the update released on June 14, 2026, we identified an error that prevented the game from launching and have released a patch to fix it.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you encounter any further issues, we would greatly appreciate it if you could report them to us.Thank you for your continued support of 星天へ発つ日 and Astro Shaft.Astro ShaftRead full article on Community Announcements (astroshaft)






