All posts tagged in Exploration
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!
- Sep 18, 2024
Project Grove, developed by Antler Studios, isn’t your usual cozy game. It doesn’t have the fluffy, cutesy vibe many other casual games possess. Instead, it projects a more mellow, atmospheric vibe. You play as 70 year old alchemist Professor Edric Tayte who is on a mission to find a cure. The Great Rot has ravaged the living and you want to find the way to stop it. Team up with your robot sidekick, L-P1N, as you set out on a journey through a beautiful world in this first-person adventure.
The world of Dacrima is full of weird and wonderful things, but it also holds the secret to curing The Great Rot. Explore the charming wilds in search of resources to collect. You’ll even encounter the weird and absurd animals of Project Grove or even different kinds of minerals. Use your scanner to discover lore, potion details, and even pieces of the mystery that surrounds the forest. Brew powerful potions as you collect ingredients, too. These potions will help in your journey by unlocking new skills or helping you overcome obstacles. Of course, your trusty friend L-P1N can be used as a placeable platform so you can traverse the forest easier. It’s not as easy to get around at your age like it once was, but your determination and knowledge may be the only way to save the world!
Release Date
You can find Project Grove listed on Steam now and you can add it to your Wishlist. There is a demo available that is listed separately as Project Grove: Prologue. It releases in Beta this year!
DREDGE is another great and atmospheric cozy game to try out!
- Sep 11, 2024
Life is simple in Caravan SandWitch, developed by Studio Plane Toast. There’s no combat, no death, and no timer. It’s just you journeying across a beautiful sci-fi world in search of answers. Your sister has gone missing and it’s up to you to figure out what happened. So explore the bright, post-apocalyptic world in search of answers. Drive your van across different terrains. Get to know the people of the settlements you come across, and even help them out with tasks. And use an array of tools to track down clues to where your sister has gone.
Climb to new heights and zipline down ropes as you traverse the ruins and landscapes of Cigalo. Race across bright sandy beaches in your van, too. Upgrade your van to unlock new tools that will help you in your journey. These tools will not only help you find clues, but will open up paths that were previously blocked. As you look around the broken but gorgeous world of Caravan SandWitch, get to know the unique cast of characters you meet along the way. From humans who stayed on the planet after everyone else left to robots that were simply left behind, everyone has an interesting backstory. They may even have tasks for you to complete that will let you contribute to the community in your own way. Regardless of how you play, you can take your time!
Release Date
Caravan SandWitch releases on Steam and PlayStation September 12th! You can add it to your Steam Wishlist now, too, so you can be notified when it releases.
- Sep 4, 2024
Captain your very own greenhouse starship in Kohlrabi Starship by developer Whimsical Wolff Games. Begin your space-based journey on a mysterious planet where you’re searching for rare plants and animals that are close to extinction. Bring what you find back to your home planet in an effort to restore the ecosystems there. Turning the vast deserts of home into thriving, lush biomes won’t be easy, of course. You’ll also need to work on repairing the starship, gather resources other than plants and animals, make money, and forge friendships with other people you encounter!
As you explore the stars, choose which plants and animals to bring onto the ship. Carefully introduce the plants to different environments to see which one suits it best. Breed the endangered animals you capture to impact the ecosystems you’re trying to restore. You can even terraform the desert to turn it back into a green paradise. Plus, you can breed the perfect pet to follow you around. Want a cute little kitty with pink fur? You can do that!
Of course, you’re not alone in Kohlrabi Starship. Take time out of your busy exploration schedule to meet a cast of diverse characters. Help them out with some tasks and forge friendships with them. You may even find love in one of them! And you get to decorate your starship to suit your tastes. Collect and build furniture, change the flooring, and place useful pieces of technology to help your mission of restoring your planet. Whatever you do, you’re bound to have an excellent space travel adventure!
Release Date
Kohlrabi Starship is coming to Steam some time soon. Add it to your Wishlist to receive notification of its release.
Little-Known Galaxy is another cute space-based exploration game with fun farming!
- Aug 28, 2024
Into the Emberlands is a quirky storybook-like adventure game where you uncover an ever-changing world. Your job is to rebuild your decimated village and save the villagers who’ve been lost to the Miasma. You’re the chosen Lightbearer, and you’re the only one capable of navigating the Miasma. Equipped with a lantern fueled by a light-bringing ember, you can venture forth to find the villagers. Just be sure your light doesn’t fade while you’re in the Miasma or you’ll be lost too, and need to wait on the next Lightbearer to find you!
Explore different biomes in a procedurally generated world as you discover scenery hidden behind the Miasma. There’s tons of life and secrets to find during your journey. Encounter small adventures and big surprises, too. Like quirky and mystical creatures that come in all shapes, sizes, and fantastic colors! Help out the creatures of Into the Emberlands and they’ll aid you in your journey to restore the village by providing you with necessary resources and helpful equipment upgrades. Use the resources you gather to rebuild the village, taking it from nothing to the thriving safe haven your people deserve. Different buildings and vendors within your town can help kickstart your next adventure, too. So, rebuild and find those villagers!
Release Date
You can pick up Into the Emberlands on Steam now!
Want some more exploration games, but perhaps something a little less world saving? Try Endless Ocean Luminous, Seasons of Rocco, or Alba: A Wildlife Adventure!
- Aug 22, 2024
Ready to take a relaxing walk around an island full of surprises? Cozy Island by developer LazyFish Studio is just that! This super adorable casual adventure game will have you exploring an island full of fun and excitement. Roam the island how you want and as you want. Encounter cute little animals to befriend, play mini-games, and even collect decorative items.
Build your very own secret base while you’re at it. Use the toys and furniture you collect to decorate your new home. Start a farm plot where you can grow different vegetables, too. Sell your crops for money, then spend your money on the Cozy Island gacha machine to see what surprises you can get. You can even bring home all the cute animals you find across the island, like that capybara chilling in the pond! There’s even a multiplayer mode, so grab a friend and explore this fun island together, or take some time to chill out on the beach and just enjoy the moment!
Release Date
Cozy Island is coming to Steam at some point. Add it to your Wishlist to get notified of its release!
Check out Camper Van: Make It Home for even ore cozy cuteness.
