Heavenly Bodies

Zero gravity turns the simplest maintenance job into a demanding physical puzzle, and that tension gives Heavenly Bodies its identity. Set around a stylized 1970s-inspired research station, it casts players as a cosmonaut carrying out vital orbital work with limited guidance from mission control. The tone sits somewhere between authentic space-age wonder and slapstick disaster: a loose tool, an awkwardly placed lever, or one bad push can send both astronaut and equipment drifting into chaos. Rather than portraying space as a battlefield, it treats it as an unforgiving workplace where every movement needs thought.

Missions ask you to activate and repair complex station systems, assemble telescopes, handle solar arrays, transport supplies, and tend strange orbital plant experiments. Movement is the central challenge, as each arm is controlled independently, letting you grab rails, brace against walls, pull yourself through tight compartments, and wrestle machinery into place. Objects obey convincing physics, so momentum matters; pushing off too hard can leave you spinning helplessly while precious equipment floats away. A selectable control difficulty lets players choose between more approachable input and a deliberately demanding simulation-like approach, while rebinding is available for different setups. A controller is strongly recommended because the dual-stick design captures the intended independent-limb control far better than keyboard and mouse.

Its standout feature is how it makes clumsiness meaningful rather than merely comedic. Every completed repair feels earned because success comes from learning how bodies, tools, and momentum behave in a place without gravity. Local co-op lets two players share missions, creating the kind of coordination problems and accidental collisions that suit the concept perfectly, and Remote Play Together extends that option online. The clean retro-futurist art direction, inspired by period space photography and technical illustrations, gives each module a distinctive look without sacrificing readability. Fans of physics-driven games such as Human: Fall Flat or Surgeon Simulator, especially those who enjoy a more focused puzzle structure, should find plenty to love; patient newcomers can ease in, while veterans can embrace the stricter controls for a tougher test.