All posts tagged in Exploration
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.
- Aug 7, 2024
Creatures of Ava is a unique creature-saving game set in a fantastic alien world. Play as Vic, a young explorer who has set out to explore the planet named Ava. Alongside Tabitha, a researcher, you’ll confront an infection called “the withering” by the local race of Naam. The creatures of this beautiful world are being affected by this mysterious disease that’s depleting their populations, but you’re determined to remedy that.
Use a special flute to tame over 20 wild creatures, and get to know the Naam. Their customs are strange, but you’re determined to learn them. More importantly, you’ll explore four different biomes across the planet of Ava. While out and about, take in the beauty of the planet and help the native creatures heal from the withering. The non-aggressive combat mechanics in Creatures of Ava are meant for healing and not defeating, which makes this the perfect cozy exploration game. As you restore the planet you’ll come to understand what the infection is and how it came to be. But that’s only the first step to defeating the withering. You also need to undergo a change in perspective in order to truly understand how to stop the infection!
Release Date
Creatures of Ava releases today on Steam and Xbox! There’s also a free demo available so you can try before you buy.
- Jul 24, 2024
Ready for a wholly engaging story about long-lost family secrets? Open Roads by Open Roads Team is an immersive interactive fiction featuring gorgeous artwork that tells exactly that story. Play as Tess Devine as she and her mom discover a old notes and letters hidden in the attic. Within these pages are hints of a family secret and the location of a lost treasure located somewhere along the Canadian border. And instead of leaving well enough alone, Tess and her mother, Opal, set out on an unforgettable road trip.
On this road trip, you’ll explore a series of old family properties that have long since been abandoned. There, you’ll search for more information about the family secret. Dig up memories and more hints as Opal begins to remember past events she’d long since buried. As you search these old homes, you’ll not only discover the truth of those family secrets, but you’ll discover a deeper relationship with Opal. In classic road trip style, you’ll fiddle with the radio and chat with Opal as you journey from location to location. And experience the beautifully hand-drawn animations while you engage in unique dialogue systems that move the story along!
Release Date
You can find Open Roads on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox now!
If you enjoy interactive fiction, maybe give Zipp’s Cafe a look!
- Jul 3, 2024
If your favorite part of life sim games is filling in the different collections for places in town like the library, aquarium, or museum, then Museum Keeper by developer Red Thorn Interactive might be perfect for you! In this cozy exploration game, you get to build your dream museum from almost the ground up. Located in a small town, the museum is the town’s shining hope for an economic revival. So your job is to get that museum up and running to attract tourists and revive the town!
You have total control of how the museum turns out as you get to decorate the place to your heart’s content. You also get to staff it, choose the exhibits, and go hunting for the artifacts you’ll display! Go exploring the underground where you’ll find artifacts based on real life historic artifacts found around the world. Engage in battles against monsters who want to stop you from your research. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for museum thieves, too! You’ll encounter them in Museum Keeper and they’re determined to make money off the valuable artifacts you display. And get to know the quirky cast of townspeople as they come visit you or you visit them. Each one has their own unique interests that draw them to the museum.
Release Date
Museum Keeper is currently listed on Steam where you can add it to your Wishlist. There is no release date available, however.
- Jun 27, 2024
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is an exciting adventure game based on the popular anime and manga Spy x Family. In the game, you play as the cute and mischievous Anya as she tries to complete a school assignment. Her class has been instructed to create a photo diary full of memories. Spend your days filling in that diary in classic Anya fashion!
During the week, participate in daily classes at the esteemed Eden Academy. There, you’ll meet your fellow classmates including Damian and Becky. In the evenings, spend time with Yor, Loid, and loyal Bond. The weekends are where you’ll really get to make memories, though! Go on 10 different exciting family outings to the beach or visit the art museum for some culture. While you’re out, keep an eye on subjects worthy of being photographed for your school assignment.
Find something that piques your interest? Take a picture of it. Pretty butterflies, swings you enjoyed swinging on, and other fun sights can all serve to fill your picture diary. SPYxANYA: Operation Memories has more than just photography, though! There are 15 different minigames you can play. These minigames are inspired by the anime, but some are originally created specifically for the game. You can earn over 80 pieces of clothing, accessories, and hairstyles to dress up Anya, Yor, Loid, and Bond in. Dressing them up can further enhance your special photographs, too!
Release Date
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is launching June 27th on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation!
If you enjoy photography games, but prefer fun little critters, check out Flutter Away. And if you just like the peaceful adventure of photographing whatever you see, then Lushfoil Photography Sim might be for you.
