Love Eternal’s free 2‑D spaceship maze ‘Today's Star Is’ drops a fresh level every day, pitting players against relentless spikes and a hunting Space Invader. Master the tractor‑beam star and survive the ever‑tightening corridors.

  • New daily level, unlimited lives
  • Relentless Space Invader pursuit
  • Playable in browser and desktop

Today's Star Is is a free 2‑D spaceship labyrinth game created by Toby Alden of the melancholy precision platformer studio Love Eternal. Players pilot a tiny, unarmed ship with Lunar‑Lander‑style spin‑and‑thrust controls, weaving through spike‑laden corridors to snatch a glowing star.

The core mechanics are brutally simple: bounce off plain walls, but any contact with a spike detonates you instantly. As you progress, spikes become denser, raising the difficulty curve dramatically.

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Scattered across the map are dashed‑line zones that house a dormant Space Invader. Enter one, and the creature awakens, phasing through solid matter and chasing the player without mercy.

The star itself is a fickle prize—grabbed with a short‑range tractor beam, it swings like a wrecking ball, latches onto corners, and can even explode on contact. Precision is required to transport it without sending it careening into a dead‑end.

Thankfully, the game grants infinite lives and frequent checkpoint flags, so frustration stays manageable. Completing a level posts your name on a leaderboard, feeding the competitive itch.

Beyond clever design, the audio design shines: rocket hiss echoes cavernously, ship‑wall impacts sound like pickaxes, and the Invader’s awakening growl adds a subtle dread.

The title is available to play directly in a web browser or download for Windows and macOS via Itch.io. Alden promises a new level each day, turning the game into a living, evolving puzzle.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that continuously refreshed free‑to‑play titles keep indie ecosystems vibrant and sustain player engagement over long periods.

“‘Today's Star Is’ delivers a perfect blend of tight controls and relentless pressure for skill‑centric gamers.” – Gaming analyst Anita Sharma
Did You Know?: Toby Alden previously worked on the critically‑acclaimed somber platformer Love Eternal, which inspired the tense atmosphere of today’s title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I play this game on mobile devices?

A1: Currently it is available only in browsers, Windows, and macOS; a mobile port is under consideration.

Q2: Is there a recommended strategy for transporting the star?

A2: Avoid the Invader’s hunting zone, use checkpoints wisely, and release the tractor beam at tight bottlenecks to prevent the star from snagging.