The Sun and Moon – Header Image

The Sun and Moon

📅 Nov 14, 2014
Daniel Linssen
The Sun and Moon, the winner of Ludum Dare 29, is a platformer with a unique mechanic: you can dive into the ground. Momentum is conserved but gravity is reversed, letting you fling yourself high into the air or deep beneath the surface.
87.2Rating
0Content
13Achievements

About This Game

The Sun and Moon is a action/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Daniel Linssen and released in 2014. With an estimated 9,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 87.2/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 12.69 hours, with side content bringing that to 14.27 hours, and a completionist run can reach 20.03 hours. Players commonly describe it as Indie, Action, Platformer, Puzzle and Great Soundtrack.

Media

User Reviews

87.2
Overall Score / 100
8.7/10
Steam (187 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

12.69h
🎯 Main Story
14.27h
⭐ Main + Sides
20.03h
💯 Completionist
Based on 11 player submissions

Game Information

Release Date
November 14, 2014
Developer
Daniel Linssen
Publisher
Daniel Linssen
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Controller
Full Support
Price
$6.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
N/A
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

Get the Game

System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card 4 years or younger
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 50 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Xbox controller supported
Minimum
  • OS: OS X 10.7 or later
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card 4 years or younger
  • Storage: 50 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Xbox controller supported