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A miner and a mysterious girl leave an underground village to cross a collapsing world, fighting monsters and solving puzzles together.
Released 16 Sep 2021
Swap Heroes for Puzzles
Frying-Pan Combat
Sam’s Kinetic Blasts
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Developed by Pixpil · Published by Chucklefish, XD
John, a miner, and Sam, a mysterious young girl, leave their underground home as a toxic presence threatens the world above. Their journey takes them east across a decaying continent, through settlements and wilderness connected by rail.
Explore towns, forests, and dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, and solve environmental puzzles. John uses a frying pan and other weapons, while Sam’s kinetic powers can stun foes and help overcome obstacles; you can switch between them or separate them to reach hidden paths.
Collect ingredients and cook meals that restore health or grant bonuses. The journey also includes optional discoveries such as hidden chests, recipes, and an in-game RPG to play.
Players who enjoy Eastward often praise its detailed pixel art, expressive animation, atmospheric towns, and soundtrack. Some also value the characters, exploration, puzzles, and emotional story. Opinions on the narrative and pacing are mixed: while some players find it moving and engaging, others describe it as confusing or weighed down by long dialogue sections.
Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.
In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path.
Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons…
Escape the tyrannical clutches of Potcrock Isle's 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.
Contains adult humour and some mature themes.
Discover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Climb aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.
Fend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with John’s weapon of choice - be it a flamethrower, cog-shooter or your trusty ol’ frying pan. Feeling merciful? Try temporarily stunning them with Sam’s kinetic blast.
Switch between John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons. Separate the duo to unlock hidden paths or stick together as you traverse a perilous landscape.
Get to know a quirky cast of characters with oodles of personality! Immerse yourself in a heartwarming story-driven adventure, packed with fun and wacky humour.
Create deliciously authentic Eastwardian cuisine using (mostly) fresh, organic ingredients from toxic forests, potcrab farms and abandoned malls. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.
Bop along to a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Death Stranding, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kingdom Rush)
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 30 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 82/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
