Sky: Children of the Light

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1.17M reviews
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About this game

Three hearts, one infinite canvas, together we illuminate a starry night.

Dear Van Gogh is an interactive journey through the life, art, and inner world of Vincent van Gogh. Travel inside his paintings to witness his earliest uncertainties, his Paris awakening, and the fragile beauty of his final years. Discover and feel the weight of a life lived, and the invisible hands that held it together.

From the award-winning creators of Journey, join a global community and play through an unforgettable experience of empathy, connection, and art.

A Story Most People Have Never Heard
Everyone knows the legend of Van Gogh. Few know the full story.

At the heart of Van Gogh’s life was a decades-long exchange of letters with his brother, Theo, filled with doubt, wonder, and unfailing devotion that made Van Gogh’s art possible in the first place. Now you can discover that bond firsthand. Guided by Johanna, Theo’s wife and the quiet force who carried Vincent’s legacy forward, you will piece together the story behind the paintings and discover that what we call genius was also, and always, an act of love.

Dear Van Gogh is their story, as much as his.

Art You Can Walk Through
Explore beautiful, playable environments made from Van Gogh's best known paintings, from sunlit fields in the Netherlands to the glowing night skies that only he could imagine. Each and every landscape is a work of art in motion, rendered in his bold, expressive brushstroke style and alive with the emotion he poured into every canvas.

Paint the World with Others
Just as Van Gogh was never truly alone in his creative journey, neither are you. Use Sky’s signature brushstroke mechanic to collaborate with other players, bringing color and light back to the world together. Because some things are simply more beautiful when shared.

Return to the Real World, Evolved
At the end of the experience, pause and look back at what you experienced. You’re welcome to reflect on and share what you observed and what moved you. Dear Van Gogh in Sky is more than just a game, it is an invitation to see one of history’s greatest artists in a new light, and question everything you thought you knew about the story behind the art.

Winner of:

-Mobile Game of the Year (Apple)
-Outstanding Design and Innovation (Apple)
-Most users in a concert-themed virtual world (Guinness World Record)
-Mobile Game of the Year (SXSW)
-Best Visual Design: Aesthetic (Webby)
-Best Gameplay & People's Choice (Games for Change Awards)
-Audience Award (Game Developers Choice Award)
-Best Indie Game ( Tap Tap Game Awards)


As required by Indonesian law, this game is classified as 13+ by IGRS.
Sky is a peaceful and cozy MMO about genuine human connection.
Updated on
Aug 19, 2026
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Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Messages, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

1.12M reviews
A Google user
April 23, 2020
This game has an amazing art style, gorgeous graphics, and the animations are very fluid. The music is incredibly relaxing and well composed. The controls are not good. They do their jobs fine but for precise movement it is horrible. When you get to flying sections it can feel uncomfortable to change height and change direction. I feel this game would've worked more open-world because right now it feels too linear. An option to turn off online to improve game performance would be nice aswell.
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kam yip
April 26, 2024
Normally I end up deleting games after a few weeks, but this game is one that I'll be keeping for a long time! The visuals are beautiful and the soundtrack fits perfectly with the story! Speaking of the story, it's very unique and very interesting! Each realm is very different and fun to explore! And with every event, the realms change! Basically, this is one of the best games I've gotten! Also, if you need help finding things, just check out the Wiki or Discord (Beware of spoilers)!
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Peter Pumpkin
July 12, 2024
I was looking for something free-roaming and immersive where I can just wander (or fly) around exploring and doing nothing any time I need a bit of escapism, and this is exactly that. It's not too challenging (I'm generally not that skilled when it comes to gaming). Don't underestimate the final chapter (Eden) - I have cried almost every time I played it! It's so beautiful and I love this game. Entirely free to play, not pay-to-win, just pay for some cosmetics.
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Art You Can Walk Through
Explore beautiful, playable environments made from Van Gogh's best known paintings, from sunlit fields in the Netherlands to the glowing night skies that only he could imagine. Each and every landscape is a work of art in motion, rendered in his bold, expressive brushstroke style and alive with the emotion he poured into every canvas.

For details: http://bit.ly/sky-patchnotes
Content rating
PEGI 7
Mild Violence, Fear
Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
Learn more

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About the developer
ThatGameCompany, Inc.
jenova@thatgamecompany.com
309 Pine Ave Pmb 315 Long Beach, CA 90802-2327 United States
+1 213-210-1756

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