| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Astra Fund |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Hq location city | Torrance, California |
| Services | Video game publishing |
| Website | astralogical.org |
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 Astra 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] In December 2023, Astra Fund laid off an unknown amount of employees.[4]
In January 2024, Astra Logical was founded by Heather Jackson. Operating now as a for-profit publisher based in Torrance, California, with a new focus on "systems and strategy games". [5][4][6] Prior to its formal announcement, the company had already published Snakebird Complete in 2023.[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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] | |
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References
- ^ Peters, Jay (2022-04-11). "Astra Fund announces six “thinking” games from Zach Gage and other indie developers". The Verge. Archived 2025-06-25 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Kerr, Chris (April 11, 2022). "9 Dots and thatgamecompany vets launch Astra Fund to support "thinking games"". www.gamedeveloper.com. Archived April 11, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-04-11). "Astra Fund announces first six partners". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Dealessandri, Marie (2024-01-18). "Amazon and Serenity Forge veterans announce new publisher Astra Logical". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived 2024-08-10 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Donlan, Christian (2023-11-21). "Snakebird Complete is a dazzler - and its map is just ingenious". Eurogamer.net. Archived 2025-07-03 at the Wayback Machine. 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 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. 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 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. 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 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. 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 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. 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. 2025-06-08. Archived 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-02. – via www.ign.com.
- ^ Nebuchadnezzar was initially released in 2021. In 2025, Nepos Games entered into a partnership with Astra Logical to further promote and support the game.