Sky: Children of the Light review
A gentle social adventure from the makers of Journey
- thatgamecompany
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows
4.8 from 268.1K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #1?
Is Sky: Children of the Light worth it?
For most people, yes. Sky: Children of the Light scores 8.7/10 and ranks #1 in RPG & Adventure Games. It's best for players who want a calm, beautiful adventure to share with friends. Skip it if you want combat, loot or a story you can play offline. Price: Free to play with no ads; candles and season passes are cosmetic, from $4.99.
The verdict
Sky is the rare online game built around kindness. You fly through seven hand-crafted realms, solve gentle puzzles and meet strangers who might take your hand and lead you somewhere new, often without a word. It's free, has no ads, and everything for sale is cosmetic. Seasons keep adding new stories, like 2026's walk-through Van Gogh paintings. If you want combat or loot, there's very little here.
- Seven hand-crafted realms
- Wordless co-op with strangers
- Cross-platform play
- Seasonal stories and events
- Cosmetic-only purchases
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Season of Pearl adds a solo ocean journey, a new island and glowing coral reefs
- Oct 2026Days of Mischief Halloween event with the Tiny Witch and rotating daily activities
- Jul 2026Dear Van Gogh turns Van Gogh's paintings into realms you can walk through
Privacy 7.6/10
App Store label: purchases and identifiers may be used to track you. Purchases, user content, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be collected but are not linked to you.
What we like
- No ads and nothing pay-to-win
- Gorgeous art and music
- Cross-platform play with friends
What could be better
- Little challenge and no combat
- Needs an internet connection
- Candles and season passes can add up
Players who want a calm, beautiful adventure to share with friends
you want combat, loot or a story you can play offline
Questions about Sky: Children of the Light
Is Sky: Children of the Light worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Sky: Children of the Light scores 8.7/10 and ranks #1 in RPG & Adventure Games. It's best for players who want a calm, beautiful adventure to share with friends. Skip it if you want combat, loot or a story you can play offline. Price: Free to play with no ads; candles and season passes are cosmetic, from $4.99.
Is Sky: Children of the Light free?
Yes. It's free with no ads, and the store only sells cosmetics, candles and season passes.
Can you play Sky offline?
No. Sky is an online game and needs an internet connection.
Is Sky good for kids?
Google Play rates it Everyone 10+ and the App Store lists it as 13+. There's no combat; it's about exploring and helping other players.
What are the best alternatives to Sky: Children of the Light?
The closest alternatives are DREDGE, Genshin Impact and Old School RuneScape. See all of them ranked on our Sky: Children of the Light alternatives page.
Where does Sky: Children of the Light rank?
Sky: Children of the Light ranks #1 of 8 in our RPG & Adventure Games ranking, with an overall score of 8.7 out of 10.