Five different ways to get lost in a story. Start with the world that speaks to you, then visit its creators to learn more.
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Space exploration · Mystery
Outer Wilds
Explore a handcrafted solar system caught in a repeating time loop. You are the newest astronaut in a small space program, investigating ancient ruins and planets that change as time passes.
Why explore this story?
Curiosity is your compass. Clues connect across locations, so observation and the things you learn become the heart of the journey. Go in knowing as little as possible: the discoveries are the experience.
Beneath the town of Dirtmouth lies a sprawling, ruined kingdom. Explore interconnected caverns, meet unusual inhabitants, and face demanding battles as the Knight uncovers an old mystery.
Why explore this story?
A place can tell a story before anyone says a word. The ruined architecture, guarded conversations, and changing atmosphere invite you to piece together the history of Hallownest at your own pace.
Help Madeline reach the summit of Celeste Mountain. Carefully built platforming challenges turn a simple climb into a journey of persistence, with characters to meet along the way.
Why explore this story?
The appeal is in the connection between the climb and the climber. Small victories on a difficult mountain make a personal story tangible, one screen at a time.
Defy the god of the dead and fight your way out of the Underworld in an action roguelike inspired by Greek mythology. Repeated escape attempts sit alongside a continuing story and a vivid cast.
Why explore this story?
The Underworld is more than a series of battles. Returning to familiar characters gives repeated attempts a narrative rhythm, making conversations part of the reason to try again.
A small fox sets out into a world of lost legends, ancient powers, and dangerous creatures. This isometric action adventure puts an unfamiliar land at the center of the experience.
Why explore this story?
A small hero in a large, mysterious world is an invitation to pay attention. Approach unfamiliar places with patience and curiosity, and leave room for the game to surprise you.
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