We Love It's Guide to…
As wildlife photographer Marina, explore a magical island, solve animal puzzles, and photograph creatures to restore its fading magic.
Released 12 Jun 2021
Photograph Magical Wildlife
Capture Animal Behaviors
Explore Three Island Biomes
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Developed by Banana Bird Studios, LLC · Published by Whitethorn Games









You play as Marina Montez, an aspiring wildlife photographer who visits Maravilla Island with her grandfather’s journal and camera. Its protective magic is fading, and documenting the island’s wonders is part of an effort to restore belief in the magical.
Explore three ecosystems—the Singing Jungle, the Glimmering River, and the Painted Plateau—by running and climbing through their paths. Find and photograph more than 50 kinds of fantastical creatures and plants, including distinctive animal behaviors.
Some encounters require you to cooperate with wildlife to solve puzzles, such as helping animals or drawing them out. Adjust camera angle, height, and zoom; collect multiple shots in a photo book and choose which images to display. You can revisit chapters to find missed photos.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its imaginative creatures, colorful island environments, and calm, low-pressure focus on exploring and taking photos. Some appreciate filling the photo book and learning about the wildlife through the journal, while others find the experience too short, linear, or simple; enjoyment often depends on wanting a brief, relaxed photography adventure.


| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 31 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Content notices |
|
| Website | Official website |
Games similar to Beasts of Maravilla Island