Summary
Fans of cozy games likeStardew Valleyshould keep an eye on the upcoming crafting survival gameOutbound.The game was developed by Square Glade Studios, a small indie studio run by only two developers.Outbound,the studio’s latest project, is a cozy survival game based in a colorful open world where players live out of their van.
Outboundis an open-world survival crafting game where players explore in a van that serves as a movable base. The game is one of manysurvival games where crafting is key, as the van can be customized with module equipment and decorative pieces, allowing it to be powered by the environment with solar, wind, or water power. Players can also harvest and grow crops, construct workspaces and tools, and automate crafting by upgrading their skills. While base-building is a major piece ofOutbound’s gameplay, the van base is also movable, lending an increased freedom to the exploration of the open world.
Outboundis currently in development and is available to wishlist on Steam now. Square Glade Studios has said that it is hoping to release a Kickstarter and a free demo soon. For fans looking forgreat cozy games to play,Outboundis certainly one to watch for, although the team has not yet announced a release window for the demo or the full game.
Outbound Reveal Trailer Highlights Cozy Gameplay
The team of two behind Square Glade Studios explained that they value working closely with players, as it had previously been incredibly helpful with the studio’s last release,Above Snakes.The team is open to feedback and suggestions and has offered both the game’s official Discord and Steam Community page as platforms for discussion. This collaborative development process will lead to a demo that the team says is hopefully coming soon, and the feedback acquired will be pivotal to the studio’s progress. Player collaboration and feedback can be essential tools for smaller studios, as can be seen with many previousindie titles that became massively successful.
Outboundlooks like it could be anothergreat game for fans ofStardew Valley,with its cozy and colorful aesthetic and crafting mechanics. For cozy gamers excited aboutOutbound, Square Glade Studios’ has another title available on Steam calledAbove Snakes,which is a wild west-inspired world-builder that has a similar cozy aesthetic. The game has mostly positive reviews on Steam and could be a great title to explore while waiting forOutbound.
