Underplayed Gems

Passing By: A Tailwind Journey (2024)

Passing By: A Tailwind Journey cover
Developer
Studio Windsocke
Publisher
Dear Villagers
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A gentle, contemplative voyage through floating islands, blending light puzzle-solving with resource management in a calm, whimsical world.

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About

Set in a beautiful and whimsical world of floating isles and a never-ceasing west wind, Passing By - A Tailwind Journey allows you to embark on a memorable voyage as Curly, a young balloonist, who is tasked with delivering a mysterious letter. In this genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, travelling from island to island by balloon ship and solving various puzzles while having to manage your resources in order to survive. An exciting adventure full of wholesome encounters and meaningful experiences awaits you!

Screenshots

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