One of my all-time indie JRPGs is on sale for an astronomical discount at CDKeys for over half its MSRP

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Sea of Stars, one of the best retro-inspired indie JRPGs I've ever played, is now on sale for over half its original price on PC.

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The world of Sea of Stars is a awe-inspiring place filled with titantic creatures that defy imagination (Image credit: Sabotage Studio)

The indie gaming scene is overflowing these days with many developers crafting retro-inspired JRPGs like Undertale, CrossCode, Star Renegade, Chained Echoes and many others that pay homage to classic titles in the genre while making their own mark upon the world. One of my favorite titles from this recent boom of indie JRPGs is Star of Stars, a game inspired by the likes of Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG that tells a captivating tale of heroic Solstice Warriors fighting to save the world from an evil alchemist.

This game normally has a MSRP of $34.99 at most online retailers but CDKeys is currently selling the PC (Steam) version of Sea of Stars for $16.09, which is a massive 54% off its Steam price tag and a whopping 66% discount off its MSRP on CDKeys.

Sea of Stars |was $48.19now $16.09 at CDKeys (Steam)

Sea of Stars | was $48.19 now $16.09 at CDKeys (Steam)

Embrace the power of the Sun and Moon and embark on an epic journey across a fantastical world to save all life from being destroyed by the vile Fleshmancer.

✅Perfect for: Fans who grew up playing 16-bit era JRPGs during the 1990s or turn-based RPGs with colorful artstyles, turn-based combat with timing mechanics, and a plethora of side-quests.

❌Avoid if: If you prefer RPGs with real-time combat instead of turn-based combat and don't like level grinding or farming for resources.

🔎Our experience: Sea of Stars review: A charming indie JRPG tribute for Xbox

❓Why CDKeys? CDKeys is a well-respected and legitimate videogame retailer that sells codes for Xbox, Steam, and games for other platforms that are sometimes cheaper than buying them directly from other retailers like the Microsoft store, Steam, or even GreenManGaming. For information regarding CDKeys and how it operates, check out our our CDKeys FAQ.

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Why should you buy Sea of Stars?

Sea of Stars | Launch Trailer - YouTube Sea of Stars | Launch Trailer - YouTube
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For those who may never have heard of this game, Sea of Stars is a turn-based indie JRPG that follows the adventures of Valere and Zale, a pair of martial artists that wield magical powers derived from the sun and moon called Solstice Warriors. These two have been training their whole lives to prepare for a sacred mission to travel the world and defend it from the wrath of the Fleshmancer, a disgusting villain who plans to ruin all life by unleashing terrifying monsters called Dwellers.

Along the way, Valere and Zale will meet allies who will join their cause, visit breathtaking landscapes, and discover harsh truths about themselves and the dangerous reality of their mission.

I reviewed the Xbox version of Sea of Stars last year and as a long-time fan of JRPGs who grew up during the 1990s and early 2000s playing legendary titles like Final Fantasy 9, Breath of Fire 4, Super Mario RPG, Grandia, and many others, I adored Sea of Stars from start to finish.

It has so many awesome qualities going for it. It has gorgeous pixel-art graphics and wonderfully detailed animation, an in-depth and addicting turn-based combat system where you play timing-based mini-games to deal extra damage or mitigate incoming, and a gigantic world filled with tons of fun side-quests and mini-games to complete.

Master the art of Eclipse Magic to dispatch gigantic, challenging bosses. (Image credit: Sabotage Studio)

Additionally, the characters you meet on your journey to join your party are a likable bunch of heroes with intriguing character-design concepts and are extremely fun to use in battle. The plot is also a major highlight for me. While it may start with a simple premise, it gradually builds up with increasingly more exciting scenarios until it takes a dramatic turn with insanely wild twists that I dare not spoil.

The only major complaint I have about the game is that farming for resources can be a tedious, time-consuming process as it involves non-conventional methods instead of traditional ones found in other JRPGs.

Nonetheless, Sea of Stars is still one of the best Xbox JRPGs I've ever played this console generation, and since the PC version is virtually identical to the Xbox version in terms of performance and content, that ergo also makes it one of my favorite PC games. Plus, this game would make a great title to play on the go if you have a Steam Deck or ASUS Rog Ally as it is Steam Deck verified.

If you're a fan of old-school JRPGs who grew up playing them during the 1990s on the Super Nintendo or PlayStation 1, then I highly recommend checking out Sea of Stars this discount deal.

This game typically has an MSRP of $34.99, but thanks to CDKeys' discount deal, you can buy the PC (Steam) version of Sea of Stars for $16.09. This is 54% cheaper than its retail price on Steam and 66% cheaper than its normal price on CDKeys, which is over half its MSRP. If that isn't a deal worth investing in, then I don't know what is.

Alexander Cope
Alexander Cope

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!