It has been described as "a short love story told in the form of a puzzle game.

[2] I Wish I Were the Moon is a puzzle game where you can use to capture certain objects that can click and drop to where you can place it into.

Mitu Khandaker-Kokoris called the game one of the simplest yet most effective example of portraying relationships by exposing the player to specific stories.

[3] Patrick Dugan of Gamasutra remarked the game was popular among female players.

[4][5] The graphic style of I Wish I Were the Moon inspired Gregory Weir to emulate it for his game (I Fell In Love With) The Majesty of Colors.