The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
About the Game
Quick Facts ✅
Title: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Genre: Narrative, Choice-Based
Developer | Publisher: Deconstructeam
Age Rating: T
Price: $17.99 USD
Release Date: August 16th, 2023
Time to Play: Approximately 7-14 hours
Steam Description: Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.
Why Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood?
💡 There are many factors I take into account when selecting the month’s title. Price, platforms, accessibility, narrative, and more. Here are some of the reasons for Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood!
the way it integrates player choice but then considerations of how we use our power as players is wonderfully fascinating
a game about community and sisterhood
witchy goodness!
lots of creativity with the card deck creation
the way the world building gradually unravels from individual, to group, to cosmos is wonderful
by the folks who did The Red Strings Club and Essays on Empathy
Keep in Mind
Content Warnings
💡 I do my best to flag content that may impact your decision to play so you can go in as informed as possible (without spoiling the plot of the game) — if you think I’ve missed something, please let me know!
Please note that this game is quite gentle/thoughtful with it’s discussion of tough topics, but it does go to some place that may hit close to home for some. Please use your discretion!
This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some nudity and sexual themes, crude language, use of legal drugs, and general mature content. It tackles themes of mental health, self-harm, suicide, gender identity, and discrimination.
Timeline & Topic Guide
💡 This timeline is a general guide to help you stay on track to finish by the end of the month, as well as have an idea of the topics we may focus on that week. You know yourself best, though, and please play however suits you!
Week 1 (August 29 - Sept 04)
Chapter 1: Admittance & Chapter 2: Making of a Witch (approx 2 hours)
Reflection Question: As we begin this game, consider the concepts of 'fault' and 'responsibility'. What are some of your initial thoughts around the two words? Make note of what feelings/definitions/situations they invoke, as we'll revisit them at the end of the month!
Week 2 (Sept 05 - Sept 11)
Chapter 3: Sisterhood (approx 2 hrs)
Reflection Question: TBD
Week 3 (Sept 12 - Sept 18)
Chapter 4: Succession (approx 2 hrs)
Reflection Question: TBD
Week 4 (Sept 19 - Sept 25)
Chapter 5: An Inquiry into Values (1 hr)
Reflection Question: TBD
Week 5 (Sept 26 - Oct 2)
Chapter 6: Pandemonium & Chapter 7: Reality (approx 3 -4 hours)
Reflection Question: TBD
