Indie retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars is connected to The Messenger, which could confuse some newcomers about whether they need to play The Messenger before starting their adventure. Both games are developed by Sabotage Studio and set in the same universe, but the gameplay of each title is completely different. The Messenger is an action platformer taking inspiration from games like Ninja Gaiden, meaning it won't necessarily appeal to everyone interested in Sea of Stars. For those interested in a complete narrative experience, however, taking on both titles in the correct order may seem like a must.

Although Sabotage Studio is based out of Quebec City, many of the core inspirations for Sea of Stars come from Japan. Drawing from titles like Chrono Trigger, Illusion of Gaia, and Super Mario RPG, Sea of Stars sticks to classic turn-based combat and top-down pixel art while promising modernized elements as well. Legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda,...