Summer in Mara (2020)

Developer: Chibig
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 2,176 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 22 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle tropical island adventure where you take care of your land, sail to new islands, and soak in a peaceful, hand-drawn world.

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What players say

Players are split on whether the game is charming or shallow. Its strength is a sweet story and relaxing atmosphere, but nearly every quest is a fetch quest and the repetition wears thin. Controls and UI are confusing for some.

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