Eastward
Pixpil · 2021 · Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Action RPG
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About Eastward
✦ AI summary
Travel across a post-apocalyptic continent by rail as a miner and mysterious girl, switching between characters to solve puzzles, battle quirky monsters, and cook restorative meals in this story-driven adventure. Eastward blends charming pixel art aesthetics with darkly humorous storytelling and strategic combat that rewards both action and creativity.
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)
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.
Game Features
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)
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
An Honest Review (No spoilers) My god I cant even begin to express how much I love this game. The pixel art, the whimsy, the story, the gameplay, EVERYTHING. After I finished the main story I spent weeks trying to find a game to compare or chase the high of this game, but could not find something similar. I really enjoyed everything from the visuals to hunting for answers to my questions online about the main story as it leaves you with so much to think about. The DLC for farming and more story is also just as fun and adorable and gives you even more gameplay. I highly recommend this game. I have nothing bad to say about it (this is of course my opinion) If you like story games, adventures, character development, whimsy, nostalgia, THIS IS IT.
-Good story -Controls feel a bit clunky for what the games aks you to do sometimes -Last dungeon's puzzle feels like a large spike in difficulty -No difficulty/accessibility options -Story's pacing feels awkards in some chapters
Amazing game, played it on game pass for the first time and had to get it on steam. amazing experience both times, very cute protagonists and engaging story. happy to see that more content is being added.
beat some monsters, save the world, and always make it home in time for dinner
I like this game. It has a lot of personality. I will say this, however: it seems like some people out there think that the quality of a story's writing is proportional to the quantity of dialogue it contains. I found myself wearing out on the game (I still need to finish it - I will soon) not because I don't like the main characters or the story, but because they never, ever, seem to want to stop rambling.
Just finished Eastward. Honestly, it's a beautiful game, but the story kinda let me down in the end. The pixel art and soundtrack are easily 10/10—every location feels alive and unique. Gameplay-wise, it’s basically old-school top-down Zelda. The combat is pretty barebones, so it relies heavily on puzzles and exploration. The first half setup was great, and I was really invested in the world. But man, a later chapter just completely kills the momentum with stuff that doesn't even feel relevant to the main plot. Once you finally get past it, the game just rushes to the finish line. You spend the last few hours doing repetitive puzzles and backtracking, only for the story to wrap up in a blink. Also, the game doesn't hand-hold at all, so if you don't explore every corner, you're going to miss some crucial upgrades. Personal Score: 6.5/10. Gorgeous on the outside, but a bit messy on the inside. Grab it when it's on sale, but don't buy it at full price unless you're purely here for the vibes.
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