# After a 16-year long dev period, Faraway, a shooting star arcade game about siphoning the energy of other stars, is out now

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/after-a-16-year-long-dev-period-faraway-a-shooting-star-arcade-game-about-siphoning-the-energy-of-other-stars-is-out-now/
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T19:51:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Rock Paper Shotgun
- Original article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/after-a-16-year-long-dev-period-faraway-a-shooting-star-arcade-game-about-siphoning-the-energy-of-other-stars-is-out-now
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Faraway is out now on Steam after 16 years in development.
- Steph Thirion made the arcade game single-handedly.
- Players harvest other stars’ energy to survive and score.

## Summary

Faraway, a single-player arcade game created by Steph Thirion, has been released on Steam after 16 years in development. Players control a shooting star that connects to other stars to harvest their energy, extending its life and building a score.

The game’s procedurally generated runs are designed to offer a fresh experience each time. Its creator is also known for Eliss, a cult-classic mobile game; Faraway’s arcade-style design recalls an earlier era of independent games and offers a pick-up-and-play alternative to longer roguelike experiences.

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