Video game publisher
Astra Logical is a video game publisher , based in Torrance, California , that specializes in indie puzzle and strategy games .
History
In 2022, Eileen Hollinger and Josh Taylor formally launched the Astral Fund, a non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting the development of "thinking games", "cognitively challenging games whose systems and mechanics spark curiosity and require problem solving". The fund offered support in the form of project financing and self-publishing assistance. Simultaneously, the organization introduced the first round of supported titles.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
In January 2024, Astra Logical was formally introduced as "evolution" of Astra Fund. Operating now as a for-profit publisher based in Torrance, California, Astra Logical retained the original focus on "thinking games".[ 5] [ 4] [ 6] Snakebird Complete [ 7]
Games funded as Astra Fund
Year
Title
Platform(s)
Developer
2023
Puzzmo
Web browser
Zach Gage, Orta Therox
Rytmos
Windows , macOS , Switch
Floppy Club
2024
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Windows, macOS, PS5 , Switch, iOS , Android
Furniture & Mattress
Paper Trail Windows, macOS, PS4 , PS5, Xbox One , Xbox Series X/S , iOS, Android
Newfangled Games
Star Stuff
Windows, macOS
Ánimo Games Studio
TBA
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar
Windows
Abandoned Sheep
Games published as Astra Logical
Year
Title
Platform(s)
Developer
Ref.
2023
Snakebird Complete Windows, macOS, Switch
Noumenon Games
[ 7]
2024
Rebots
Windows
FlatPonies
[ 8]
Star Stuff
Windows, macOS
Ánimo Games Studio
[ 5]
2025
Castle Craft
Windows
Twin Earth
[ 9]
Dawn Apart
Windows
Industrial Technology and Witchcraft
[ 10]
Dawnfolk
Windows, Linux , macOS
Darenn Keller
[ 11]
Kaizen: A Factory Story Windows, Linux, macOS
Coincidence
[ 12]
Modulus
Windows
Happy Volcano
[ 13]
Nebuchadnezzar [ a] Windows, Linux
Nepos Games
[ 14]
TBA
Recur
Windows
kaleidoscube
[ 15]
SkyRig
Windows
Rocket Flair Studios
[ 16]
Notes:
^ Nebuchadnezzar was initially released in 2021. In 2025, Nepos Games entered into a partnership with Astra Logical to further promote and support the game.
References
^ Peters, Jay (2022-04-11). "Astra Fund announces six "thinking" games from Zach Gage and other indie developers" . The Verge . Archived from the original on 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-06-25 . ^ Kerr, Chris (2022-04-11). "9 Dots and thatgamecompany vets launch Astra Fund to support "thinking games" . www.gamedeveloper.com . Archived from the original on 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2025-06-25 . ^ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-04-11). "Astra Fund announces first six partners" . GamesIndustry.biz . Retrieved 2025-06-25 . ^ a b Dealessandri, Marie (2024-01-18). "Amazon and Serenity Forge veterans announce new publisher Astra Logical" . GamesIndustry.biz . Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2025-06-25 . ^ a b Takahashi, Dean (2024-01-16). "Astra Logical debuts as indie publisher for thought-provoking games" . GamesBeat . Retrieved 2025-06-25 . ^ Kerr, Chris (2024-01-16). "Astra Fund repositions as "thinky" publisher Astra Logical following layoffs" . www.gamedeveloper.com . Retrieved 2025-06-25 . ^ a b Donlan, Christian (2023-11-21). "Snakebird Complete is a dazzler - and its map is just ingenious" . Eurogamer.net . Archived from the original on 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-03 . ^ Sheehan, Gavin (2024-03-28). "First-Person Automation Adventure Game Rebots Announced" . bleedingcool.com . Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ Sheehan, Gavin (2025-03-02). "Castle Craft Drops Free Demo Ahead Of April Release" . bleedingcool.com . Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ Chalk, Andy (2025-06-08). "Lead a factory colony on an alien world, or rise up against your corporate overlords, in Dawn Apart, a 'space colony and factory sim' coming to Steam later this year" . PC Gamer . Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ Bolding, Jonathan (2025-02-16). "Dawnfolk is a satisfying city builder puzzle game that works great on Steam Deck" . PC Gamer . Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ Caldwell, Brendan (2025-03-03). "Zachtronics designers return with a new puzzler set in 1980s Tokyo" . Rock, Paper, Shotgun . Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ Sheehan, Gavin (2025-04-07). "Modulus Has Released a New Free Demo On Steam" . bleedingcool.com . Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ "Astra Logical to Publish Classic City Builder Nebuchadnezzar" . Astra Logical . Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-02 .^ Romano, Sal (2024-12-11). "Time-bending puzzle platformer RECUR announced for PC" . Gematsu . Retrieved 2025-07-02 . ^ SkyRig - Official Announcement Trailer - IGN Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-02 – via www.ign.com.
