TIDALLY LOCKED
A slow-burn love story in space

Tidally Locked

Not too close. Not too far.

You are a small spark. At the centre is a star. A quiet game about the space between two people: getting closer, giving room, and learning when each one is right.

Coming soon on theApp Store Coming soon onGoogle Play

Free. No ads. No account. Nothing collected.

How it plays

A feeling you play, not read.

Hold to lean in. Let go to drift out. Wave when the star glows. Too close, too fast, and they close up; too far, too long, and the signal fades. Somewhere between is warm.

Find the warm zone

Between the two rings the orbit is warm. Every level asks it a little differently.

Wave, then wait

A wave lands when the star is open. When they're guarded, it can wait.

Catch the moments

A shooting star to wish on, a leaf before it fades, fireflies, a word that's almost said.

Sometimes, hands off

In a storm, be near. In a blackout, just be there. Not every moment needs fixing.

Eight constellations

85 levels, each with a moment of its own.

From First Light to Conjunction, the levels follow a relationship from a first glance to a life together. Each one has something found nowhere else in the game.

A shooting star bursts by the star as a wish is made.
Make a wishA shooting star, once. Wave together.
Small moons circle the star while the spark waves to each.
Meet the familySmall moons. Wave to each one.
Lines of a shared constellation appear above the orbit.
VowsEvery turn draws a line.
The spark close to the star, which blushes pink.
CloseThe star blushes when you're near.
A storm around the star; a dashed ring shows where to shelter.
FlareShelter, not answers.
The sky map with seven drawn constellations.
The whole skyDraw it, one level at a time.
For everyone

Only you and the star.

No genders, no roles, anywhere in the game. Anyone can play it, and either of you can ask. The star has no face, but you'll know how they feel: they blush when you're close, draw their shell in when it's too much, tremble in a storm and laugh at your hello.

“Is it hot in here, or is that just fusion?”

Calm by design

Nothing pulling at you.

  • No ads, no energy, no timers, no streaks.
  • Losing only replays the level. A soft ring shows where to be, and fades as you learn.
  • Play with sound or without: everything you hear is also something you see.
  • Less motion and larger text settings.
  • A free orbit once the story is done: no goal, just the two of you.
  • Keep a Journal of 85 little moments, and send one to someone.
Questions

Good to know

Is it free?

Yes. The whole game is free, with no ads and nothing to buy.

Does it collect any data?

No. The game makes no network requests. Your progress stays on your phone, and deleting the app deletes it. See the privacy page.

Can I play without sound?

Yes. Everything you hear is also shown on screen. Sound, music and vibration can each be turned off in Settings.

Who is it for?

Everyone. There's only you and the star: no genders, no roles. The writing is flirty, warm and gentle, suitable for teens and up.

How long is it?

85 levels across eight constellations, a few minutes each, then a free orbit with no goal for as long as you like.

Something isn't working.

We'd like to know. Head to support.

Not too close. Not too far.

Coming soon on theApp Store Coming soon onGoogle Play