Eastward (2021)

Developer: Pixpil Studio
Publisher: Chucklefish Games
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 39 player ratings
Main story: about 28 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A beautifully crafted journey blending cozy exploration with a hint of danger, like riding a train through a storybook world.

charmingdetailedadventurousatmosphericretro-inspiredpaced explorationwhimsicalstory-driven

About

Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure RPG, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil and published by Chucklefish. Escape the tyrannical clutches of a subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail. Inspired by 90s Japanese animation, the visual style of Eastward has been brought to life using a combination of a modern, innovative 3D lighting system and a rich retro-pixel artwork.

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