BURIED STARS

Overview
A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.
SteamVery Positive (84%)
2,275 Steam user reviewsMetacriticNot rated
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About the game
- Developer
- LINE Games Corporation
- Publisher
- LINE Games Corporation
- Released
- Nov 29, 2021
Description & review sources
- A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show.
- Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue.
- But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.
Read full description
A brutal murder inside a collapsed broadcast studio.
Uncover the hidden truth through Communication x Survival x Adventure.
Buried Stars is a mystery adventure game from Studio LARGO—the creators of the beloved Korean titles Panic Room and City of Mist—in collaboration with LINE Games.
Murder at a Survival Audition Gone Wrong
During a live broadcast of a survival audition show, the studio building suddenly collapses.
Trapped beneath the rubble, the remaining contestants and crew face something even more terrifying: a murder among them.
Who is the culprit? Why did this happen? And how?
Striking Visual Presentation with 3D x 2D Harmony
Dynamic 2D character illustrations are blended into detailed 3D environments
to create an atmospheric and cinematic visual experience.
Immersive Gameplay through Social Media Mechanics
Keep track of real-time public reactions via the in-game “Social Media” and “Timeline.”
These systems not only deepen the immersion but also provide crucial hints to help uncover the truth.
Branching Scenarios and Multiple Endings
Your dialogue choices and actions shape the story.
With multiple routes, endings, and hidden stories, each playthrough reveals new truths—and new fates for the survivors.
Powerful Soundtrack and Performances
Dive into the emotional intensity of the story with an original soundtrack, environmental sound design, and the gripping main theme, “Be Honest.”
Stellar Voice Acting in Korean and Japanese
Featuring passionate performances by seasoned voice talent from both Korea and Japan:
Korean Cast
Park Sungtae, Ryu Seunggon, Nam Dohyoung, Kim Yeonwoo, Kim Haru, Lee Kyoungtae, Lim Yoonsun, and more
Japanese Cast
Tetsuya Kakihara, Takuya Eguchi, Hiro Shimono, Yoko Hikasa, Rina Sato, Soichiro Hoshi, Eri Kitamura, and more
- Developer
- LINE Games Corporation
- Publisher
- LINE Games Corporation
- Released
- Nov 29, 2021
Ratings & review sources
SteamVery Positive (84%)
2,275 Steam user reviewsMetacriticNot rated
System requirements
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6300U
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 520
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible SoundCard or Onboard Chipset
- Additional Notes: DualShock®4, Xbox Controller or Direct Input Compatible Controllers Supported.
Recommended
Not provided by the platform.
macOS — not supported
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Linux — not supported
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Features & game information
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Play modes
- Single-player
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Family Sharing
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- full
- Mod support
- Not specified
Game details
- Genres
- Adventure
- Casual
- Developer
- LINE Games Corporation
- Publisher
- LINE Games Corporation
- Released
- Nov 29, 2021
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
- Achievements
- 46
All community tags
Community tag votes
- Visual Novel292
- Mystery285
- Thriller282
- Interactive Fiction279
- Emotional276
- Story Rich271
- Choices Matter268
- Conversation266
- Drama264
- Investigation260
- Psychological256
- Choose Your Own Adventure250
- Conspiracy247
- Anime240
- Cinematic231
- Dynamic Narration226
- Adventure223
- 2.5D219
- Singleplayer215
- Female Protagonist205
Languages & audio
- English
- Japanese*
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Korean*
*languages with full audio support
Related editions & add-ons
Steam purchase options; availability and pricing are confirmed on Steam.
Sources, updates & publisher notice
- Publisher Oct 5, 2026 09:58 UTC
- GamerPower Oct 8, 2026 15:20 UTC
- Steam Spy Oct 12, 2026 18:06 UTC
- Steam Store Oct 11, 2026 18:23 UTC
- Steam reviews Oct 12, 2026 18:06 UTC
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Publisher notice
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