Sparkles & Gems

Sparkles & Gems is a ball-and-paddle game with power-ups, a story and treasures to collect. It features four main protagonists: Softie Meow, an ice cream cat; Sandway, a business horse; OAT, a plushie ferret; and Geometry Clown, a geometry clown.

Story mode

Story Mode presents the characters’ lives and aspirations in a visual-novel-style experience as their paths converge. Softie Meow considers life after graduating from university, while OAT faces a new job after struggling at work. Geometry Clown looks for a way to move out of their extra-dimensional mom’s house and live as a clown bringing edutainment to others. Sandway is focused on business, but his true motive remains a question.

Treasure mode

In Treasure Mode, you defeat opponents in consecutive matches to earn experience points, level up and collect resources. Spend resources to buy and cast spells, helping you win more matches, and try to beat your high score. You can also use your haul to collect 50 unique objects and decorate a room viewed from above, including a toaster, electronics, knick-knacks, the special “ooloophant” and maple syrup.

Local multiplayer

Two players can play locally, with the option to play online through Steam's Remote Play Together. Matches can take unexpected turns, and the controls use only two buttons: left and right.

Other features

• An option to reduce flashiness
• Character cards
• “The Real-life Business Horse,” a mini-documentary
• A tutorial covering the basics
• Customizable gameplay settings
• A sound and music test
• A dancing gremlin