# Astra Logical

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**Astra Logical** is a [video game publisher](/source/Video_game_publisher), based in [Torrance, California](/source/Torrance,_California), that specializes in [indie](/source/Indie_game) [puzzle](/source/Puzzle_video_game) and [strategy games](/source/Strategy_video_game).

## 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*](/source/Snakebird_(video_game)#Sequels) 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] Notes:

## References

1. Peters, Jay (2022-04-11). ["Astra Fund announces six “thinking” games from Zach Gage and other indie developers"](https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23014096/astra-fund-six-thinking-games-zach-gage-indie-developers). *The Verge*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250625112158/https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/11/23014096/astra-fund-six-thinking-games-zach-gage-indie-developers) 2025-06-25 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-06-25.

1. Kerr, Chris (April 11, 2022). ["9 Dots and thatgamecompany vets launch Astra Fund to support "thinking games""](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/9-dots-and-thatgamecompany-vets-launch-astra-fund-to-support-thinking-games-). *www.gamedeveloper.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220411130518/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/9-dots-and-thatgamecompany-vets-launch-astra-fund-to-support-thinking-games-) April 11, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 25, 2025.

1. Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-04-11). ["Astra Fund announces first six partners"](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/astra-fund-announces-first-six-partners). *GamesIndustry.biz*. Retrieved 2025-06-25.

1. Dealessandri, Marie (2024-01-18). ["Amazon and Serenity Forge veterans announce new publisher Astra Logical"](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/amazon-and-serenity-forge-veterans-announce-new-publisher-astra-logical). *GamesIndustry.biz*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240810232827/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/amazon-and-serenity-forge-veterans-announce-new-publisher-astra-logical) 2024-08-10 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-06-25.

1. Takahashi, Dean (2024-01-16). ["Astra Logical debuts as indie publisher for thought-provoking games"](https://gamesbeat.com/astra-logical-debuts-as-indie-publisher-for-thought-provoking-games/). *GamesBeat*. Retrieved 2025-06-25.

1. Kerr, Chris (2024-01-16). ["Astra Fund repositions as "thinky" publisher Astra Logical following layoffs"](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/astra-fund-repositions-as-thinky-publisher-astra-logical-following-layoffs). *www.gamedeveloper.com*. Retrieved 2025-06-25.

1. Donlan, Christian (2023-11-21). ["Snakebird Complete is a dazzler - and its map is just ingenious"](https://www.eurogamer.net/snakebird-complete-is-a-dazzler-and-its-map-is-just-ingenious). *Eurogamer.net*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250703200914/https://www.eurogamer.net/snakebird-complete-is-a-dazzler-and-its-map-is-just-ingenious) 2025-07-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.

1. Sheehan, Gavin (2024-03-28). ["First-Person Automation Adventure Game Rebots Announced"](https://bleedingcool.com/games/first-person-automation-adventure-game-rebots-announced/). *bleedingcool.com*. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. Sheehan, Gavin (2025-03-02). ["Castle Craft Drops Free Demo Ahead Of April Release"](https://bleedingcool.com/games/castle-craft-drops-free-demo-ahead-of-april-release/). *bleedingcool.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250702192633/https://bleedingcool.com/games/castle-craft-drops-free-demo-ahead-of-april-release/) 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. 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"](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/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](https://web.archive.org/web/20250702192633/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/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/) 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. Bolding, Jonathan (2025-02-16). ["Dawnfolk is a satisfying city builder puzzle game that works great on Steam Deck"](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/plop-tiles-to-drive-back-darkness-and-build-cute-cities-in-strategic-puzzler-dawnfolk/). *PC Gamer*. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. Caldwell, Brendan (2025-03-03). ["Zachtronics designers return with a new puzzler set in 1980s Tokyo"](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/zachtronics-designers-return-with-a-new-puzzler-set-in-1980s-tokyo). *Rock, Paper, Shotgun*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250702040338/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/zachtronics-designers-return-with-a-new-puzzler-set-in-1980s-tokyo) 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. Sheehan, Gavin (2025-04-07). ["Modulus Has Released a New Free Demo On Steam"](https://bleedingcool.com/games/modulus-has-released-a-new-free-demo-on-steam/). *bleedingcool.com*. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. ["Astra Logical to Publish Classic City Builder Nebuchadnezzar"](https://astralogical.org/news/astra-logical-to-publish-classic-city-builder-nebuchadnezzar). *Astra Logical*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250702192633/https://astralogical.org/news/astra-logical-to-publish-classic-city-builder-nebuchadnezzar) 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. Romano, Sal (2024-12-11). ["Time-bending puzzle platformer RECUR announced for PC"](https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/time-bending-puzzle-platformer-recur-announced-for-pc). *Gematsu*. Retrieved 2025-07-02.

1. [*SkyRig - Official Announcement Trailer - IGN*](https://www.ign.com/videos/skyrig-official-announcement-trailer). 2025-06-08. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250702192633/https://www.ign.com/videos/skyrig-official-announcement-trailer) 2025-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-02. – via www.ign.com.

1. *Nebuchadnezzar* was initially released in 2021. In 2025, Nepos Games entered into a partnership with Astra Logical to further promote and support the game.

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