planetarian: Snow Globe

$3.99

Release Date:: Apr 30, 2025
Developer:: VISUAL ARTS/Key
Publisher:: VISUAL ARTS
Platforms:: Windows

Simulation Casual Adventure Steam Achievements Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player Steam Cloud

About This Game

"planetarian: Snow Globe," prequel to "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is a kinetic (digital) novel.

There are no story branches based on choices. The story proceeds as if you were watching an anime or movie, or turning the pages of a novel.

Enjoy a touching story with beautiful graphics and binaural audio, brought to life by the realistic and colorful performances of a talented cast of voice actors.

Game features

･ The text can be set to English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese. This includes in-game text, options, and the digital manual. Language settings can be changed at any time.

･ All characters are fully voiced (audio is Japanese only).

･ Use stereo headphones to experience the music with Dolby Atmos® binaural audio! (The previously existing stereo version is also included.)

･ Touch gestures can also be used if you're playing on a tablet PC or a Steam Deck.

STORY

In the near future...

Yumemi Hoshino, a companion robot equipped with autonomous AI, is assigned to work at a planetarium at a suburban town department store.

Yumemi, known for her diligent work, one day starts to ignore orders and repeatedly abandons her duties.

This is a story about Yumemi, her co-workers, and their simple, everyday moments of happiness.

STAFF

Scenario : Yuuichi Suzumoto

Art Direction: E-ji Komatsu

Music : Shinji Orito, Donmaru, Ryo Mizutsuki, Magome Togoshi

Theme Song “Snow Globe”

Lyrics : Tohya Okano

Composition : Shinji Orito

Arrangement : Shinpei Nasuno (Rebrast)

Vocals : Riko Azuna

Screenshots

User Reviews

Mixed

6 user reviews

67%

Positive

User #011138 english

1 hrs at review

Not Recommended

This is more of a fanfiction than a prequel. It lasts all of an hour, nothing happens besides "there's a robot now, some people don't like those" and "a kid made a dumb promise, then grew up". The only good part is it's fairly cheap. As a huge fan of the actual novel, there was a very large feeling of "that's it?" and "what did any of that have to do with snow globes?" Like there's a throwaway line about them and the "story" is set in winter, that's about it. Also the complete incompetence of the two robo-handlers is odd to say the least. I really hate that I feel this way about it but it really is just a waste of time and money.

User #215279 english

40 min at review

Recommended

Short planetarian prequel. It kind of explains the origins and some of the world building stuff on the main game. Ending is kind of sweet. Wish they added more scenes but I think this is fine as a standalone.

User #993102 english

1 hrs at review

Not Recommended

I feel a little let down. Maybe if I hadn't read the original, I would have found this more heartwarming. But this prequel feels very inconsistent with what was suggested in the flashbacks of the original novel. Furthermore, I had an expectation that this would expand upon the events leading to what was the reality of the original novel. Instead, we have a story that doesn't even hint at the catastrophe yet to happen, and feels as if the main character isn't the same one as in the original novel.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit)
Processor: intel® Core™ i3 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 512MB Video Memory
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound device
Additional Notes: Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit)
Processor: intel® Core™ i5 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB Video Memory
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound device
Additional Notes: Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

FAQ

How much does planetarian: Snow Globe cost?

planetarian: Snow Globe costs $3.99.

What are the system requirements for planetarian: Snow Globe?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit) Processor: intel® Core™ i3 or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512MB Video Memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound device Additional Notes: Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit) Processor: intel® Core™ i5 or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB Video Memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound device Additional Notes: Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

What platforms is planetarian: Snow Globe available on?

planetarian: Snow Globe is available on Windows PC.

Is planetarian: Snow Globe worth buying?

planetarian: Snow Globe has 67% positive reviews from 6 players.

When was planetarian: Snow Globe released?

planetarian: Snow Globe was released on Apr 30, 2025.