All posts tagged in Exploration
Mar 12, 2025
With Palia’s open Beta release on the horizon, and its lofty promises of a free-to-play cozy experience, I’ve gotten more and more excited at the idea of having cozy MMOs. We have a hoard of relaxing, cozy games to play these days, but sometimes you just want to have a whole community you can play together with. And now, Palia isn’t the only cozy MMO coming to the market! Loftia is another adorable MMO for the cozy gamer crowd.
A Cute Solarpunk MMO Packed With So Much To Do
Loftia is still in its early stages, but it shows great promise. Drawing inspiration from fan favorites like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, the game seeks to carve its own path into the genre with some familiar elements.
Set in a new, solarpunk world you’ll be able to play solo or even build your very own community of people. Loftia encourages socializing by utilizing group quests and server events. You’ll be able to celebrate events like Halloween together by playing special mini-games that will give you the chance to win prizes like wallpapers, skins, outfits, and more! Group quests will take you on adventures across breathtaking biomes with friends so you can uncover the secrets of Loftia.
Loftia allows for total customization, too. Design your character and dress them up in a number of different styles. Then, you can decorate your home to fit your aesthetic. Want to live out your cottagecore dreams? Or perhaps you want to set up the gothic home you’ve always hoped for. Maybe you even want to create a gamer’s paradise. Whatever you choose, you’re free to make your home however you wish!
While you build up the perfect set of decorations for your home, you can go out and explore the world or even settle in for some farming! Loftia has over 50 different crops you can plant and harvest. The game even focuses on sustainable efforts, so you’ll get to use a community garden or hydroponics to grow your crops. Plus, you can level up your farming by becoming a beekeeper or wine maker. And when you get tired of farming, gather resources to upcycle items! Turn an old tire into a pretty little garden planter for your home.
Plus, so much more. Loftia is absolutely packed full of things to do. Just chill with friends. Hang out with the local NPCs. Explore the world solo or with friends. Join an existing club or create your own. Even adopt a pet! You get to choose how your adventure goes.
Release Date
There’s currently no release date. Loftia was successfully funded on Kickstarter so expect to see this lovely game on PC and Switch once it releases sometime this year!
- Dec 22, 2024
Infinity Nikki is the fifth installment in the popular Nikki series by Infold Games. Embark on a journey and travel across the nations of Miraland where you’ll encounter various cultures and environments. Miraland is a place for you to relax and just enjoy as you take in the beautiful vistas and frolic across the landscapes. Witness pretty sunrises and sunsets, get swept up in weather changes, and discover the different creatures that roam the world.
Collect and wear beautiful outfits to accomplish different tasks. Each Infinity Nikki outfit possesses a different ability, so collecting several will be key. Want to fish at the river, catch bugs, or float short distances? There’s an outfit to help with each one! Gather useful resources in order to craft these elegant outfits. You can also buy outfits from merchants you come across. Different outfits will even help you solve puzzles and reach new heights in your adventures!
So, don the Gliding Outfit to get across chasms, the Shrinking Outfit to get through small spaces, or The Floating Outfit to gracefully glide across small gaps in order to solve puzzles and explore every corner of the world. 3D platforming is interwoven with the exploration in Infinity Nikki, so you need to use all of your skills to explore everything. But it’s so worth it when you do as you’ll get to along peaceful mountain streams, stroll through meadows bursting with blooms, and see so much more!
Release Date
Inifinity Nikki recently released on PlayStation and Epic Games. You can also find it on Apple Store and Google Play.
- Nov 27, 2024
Kibu is a tranquil adventure and farm sim set in the heart of a beautiful wilderness. You play as a solitary monk who’s set out to create his very own place in the wide world. You’ll spend your days constructing a temple, brewing delicious teas, and journeying into the wilds around you to search for ancient spirits. Your time will be filled to the brim, but so will your sense of fulfillment and peace!
Creating a place to call home that suits your needs will lead you on a special journey or creativity and accomplishment in Kibu. Build and customize your very own temple to achieve that. Create a garden for you to nurture, but also forage resources from the surrounding wilderness. Then, Master the art of brewing tea to discover different effects that will aid you in your exploration. Use your staff to fight off enemies as you explore the wide world around you, too. There’s plenty to discover in these mysterious lands, and so many treasures for you to find.
Release Date
Kibu is set to release on Steam sometime. Add it to your Wishlist now!
- Nov 2, 2024
Albatroz is a super cozy RPG adventure game that invites you to explore stunning areas and a heartfelt story.
Albatroz Platforms and Release Date
Albatroz is now finally available on Steam and PlayStation and Xbox!
- Oct 9, 2024
Onibi is a wonderfully whimsical little adventure game where you play as the newly-born guardian spirit to a curious child. Accompany them on their wonder-filled adventure and discover your purpose in life. Explore enchanting environments. Then, discover hidden secrets and learn about your new-found abilities. Perhaps even make friends along the way!
You and your charge will explore multiple open-world areas where you’ll find tasks to complete. Each one has several ways to complete, so think outside the box and see what you can accomplish in Onibi. Leave the child in a safe place and scout out the area ahead first, but you can’t interact with the world physically as a spirit guardian. Use the child or some other host to interact physically with the world and solve puzzles. Chat with other ghosts to earn some important information. Even interact with other people, but they act differently depending on who they’re talking to!
Release Date
Onibi is set to release on Steam sometime in 2025.
- Oct 3, 2024
In Map Map – A Game About Maps, you’re tasked with making maps! Indeed, you’re a cartographer whose job requires you to explore the world and create accurate maps. You’ll need to use your sense of direction to explore the different islands. Use your skills and an array of tools to expertly create maps that mark the interesting landmarks on each island. But there’s more to this grand adventure than just marking landmarks on paper!
There’s treasure to be found on the islands in Map Map. Explore ancient ruins and beautiful environments as you search for exciting pieces of treasure. Of course, you’re not alone, either. In fact, you have a whole crew with you! Each one is unique and you’ll have the chance to get to know them as you explore the beautifully handcrafted world before you. Each one has their own story for you to get to know, after all.
Release Date
Map Map is set to come to Steam some time. There is no release date available, but you can add it to your Wishlist to keep an eye on it!
- Oct 2, 2024
Your Uncle Lou has disappeared, leaving behind his seaplane and successful delivery service. Naturally, it’s your job to not only run the business, but figure out what happened to him in Tiny Roar’s Lou’s Lagoon! Embark on a vibrant journey across the diverse islands of Limbo Archipelago as you collect resources and craft goods to deliver to customers. And your seaplane is the key to it all. Upgrade and expand it as your delivery service grows more successful, because without it, you couldn’t make deliveries at all!
There’s more to the archipelago than meets the eye, too. Explore the lush forests and sandy beaches of each island to not only find quests to complete, but uncover secrets. Unearth hidden treasures tucked away in the corners of the islands. Even discover clues as to what happened to your uncle. So, take your time and leave no stone unturned while searching!
Release Date
Add Lou’s Lagoon to your Steam Wishlist to be notified of when it releases as it currently has no release date!
- Sep 19, 2024
Space Boat is a super colorful and quirky sci-fi investigative narrative set on an intergalactic cruise ship. You play as Inspector Domino, a space cat detective, sent to the cruise ship to capture a shapeshifting thief among the carpet-based life forms who live on the ship. Wear your handy mech suit and embark on a fun-filled detective story full of weird characters, enjoyable minigames, exploration, and mystery.
You start your adventure at Jelly Shore, the popular holiday destination on Gelatonix IV. This ship was once a simple little fishing village until it became the ideal holiday cruise ship. On the ship you’ll meet a cast of unique characters that range from the Capetians, a jelly dog you can pet, to the gelatinous Geletonians. Explore the branching narrative as you explore the cruise ship and affect the outcome of the story with your choices. Even play different mini games like the famous and dangerous F.B.C Racing while you search for the thief!
Release Date
Space Boat is coming to Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation sometime soon. You can even find a free demo on each of the platforms so you can try before you buy!
