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Play OverviewPlay Overview

Milkmaid of the Milky Way (2019) is a puzzle game where you play a milkmaid, Ruth on a remote farm, who is kidnapped by a spaceship. It sounds strange, but what unfolds is a story about boredom, parental expectation and the desire for change.

It's a game where you click or tap to move around and interact with objects. As you do characters and narration are delivered in rhyme. Early tasks include milking cows, patching the roof, making cheese, and rescuing a lost cow.

While other games offer a similar experience, Milkmaid of the Milky Way delivers a whimsical fairy tale that feels unique. The rhyming delivery and animated video clips make it feel like a fairy tale. Like fairy tales, it has some dark turns but still is something players younger than its PEGI 12 rating might enjoy.

"Life is hard, work is tough, and Ruth wonders; Is this the life I want?" Says Ruth at one point. Milkmaid of the Milky Way is a story about moving into the unknown, and breaking free from the past, it's a story about age, life, death and time - but most of all it's a story about finding your own place in the universe.

"I don’t want to spoil it too much but the main themes are compassion, environment, community and age. All handled very sensitively but with a pinch of humour too," said Ashley Day.

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Milkmaid of the Milky Way 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated a year ago.
Kids not old enough for this yet? There are lots of games similar to Milkmaid of the Milky Way. Here are some similar younger-rated games:

Play StylePlay Style

This is a Point-and-Click game with Adventure and Narrative elements. This is a single-player game.

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 2 hours and 4 hours to complete.

BenefitsBenefits

This game is good if you want to:

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 12 for Moderate Violence.

Rated for younger players in the US. ESRB EVERYONE 10+ for Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Use of Alcohol.

CostsCosts

Milkmaid of the Milky Way usually costs £4.79 to £5.49. 

Milkmaid of the Milky Way

Steam StoreSALE PC £4.79 £0.76 until 21/03/2024
Switch Store Switch £5.49
Steam StoreSALE Mac £4.79 £0.76 until 21/03/2024
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 22/08/2019

Price: 84% off

Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, Switch and iOS

Players: 1

Genres: Point-and-Click (Adventure and Narrative)

Accessibility: 20 features

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

Developer: Machineboy Com (@MachineboyCom)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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