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Survive a plane crash and enter the veil between life and death. Solve physics-bending puzzles, collect lost stars, and cultivate a garden within your mind. In this atmospheric journey inspired by The Little Prince and Sufi mysticism, the only way out is within.
Barzakh: Star Gardener
SteamWhen Emir’s plane crashed into the endless desert, it wasn’t just the metal wings that broke. He woke up in a place neither of this world nor the afterlife. This is Barzakh; the thin veil between dreams and reality, the living and the dead.
In this journey, you are not just trying to survive; you are repairing a fractured mind and seeking a way out in a limbo where memories are buried in the sand.

Barzakh is not a fixed place, but a reflection of Emir's inner world. Travel through universes where physics bend, gravity loses its meaning, and time stands still. From giants lurking in medieval darkness to ancient civilizations submerged underwater; every chapter holds a secret waiting to be unraveled.
Nothing you collect is just an "item." Every star you find is a seed of truth.

Every universe has its own "Word." Stars bring you not only light but also the missing sentences of the story. Combine these words to understand why Emir is here and rewrite his fate.
Combining the naivety of The Little Prince with the depth of Sufi philosophy, Barzakh: The Star Gardener offers a non-violent, atmospheric, and meditative experience akin to Journey and GRIS.

I may be developing Barzakh alone, but we are writing this story together. I share the entire development process, behind-the-scenes footage, and new ideas on our Discord server.
My Promise to You: If you join our community and contribute to the world of Barzakh with your feedback, you will live forever within the game. I will hide my most creative supporters into the game’s very texture;
Come, become an "Easter Egg" in this universe and leave your own trace in the void.
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