Ocean's Heart (2021)

Developer: Max Mraz
Publisher: Nordcurrent Labs
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 1,491 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing Ocean's Heart feels like a gentle, self-directed journey through a lovingly crafted pixel world, with secrets to uncover at your own pace.

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What players say

Players compare it favorably to classic top-down Zelda games, especially Link's Awakening, and praise its open exploration and side content. Some report it is short and easy, while others find controller support broken.

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