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Out and About

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93%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
93% User Score Based on 318 reviews

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Out and About is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by Yaldi Games and was released on August 11, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

You've come to help your Granny after a terrible storm destroyed her cottage and wreaked havoc in her idyllic coastal town. Can you find a way of restoring her home and uniting the townsfolk? Connect with nature by foraging, gardening, and cooking, then try out your new skills in the real world!

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 318 reviews
story19 positive mentions
grinding18 negative mentions
  • The game offers a cozy, relaxing atmosphere with charming visuals, calming music, and detailed world design that immerses players in nature.
  • It provides educational content with a strong focus on real-life plant and fungi identification, sustainable foraging, and authentic recipes that can be used in real life.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable and satisfying, including foraging mechanics, cooking, character interactions, and helping to rebuild a community, making it a wholesome and engaging experience.
  • The gameplay loop can become repetitive and grindy, with many fetch quests and limited variety in activities leading to boredom over time.
  • Technical issues such as performance problems on some devices, insufficient brightness in evenings, and occasional bugs detract from the experience.
  • Some aspects require improvement including UI/navigation quality, character depth and customization options, lack of more interactive cooking or cleanup mechanics, and better progression pacing.

  • story

    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 78% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story is generally described as cute, wholesome, and fitting the cozy small-town vibe, with enjoyable characters and rewarding progression. However, many find the narrative simplistic and repetitive due to an overreliance on basic fetch quests, which can become tedious and limit immersion. Despite some pacing and interaction issues, players appreciate the heart and potential in the evolving storyline alongside the relaxing gameplay and educational aspects.

    • “I'm really enjoying the storyline, characters, detailed plant entries, larger-than-expected map, and the time progression.”
    • “Even in this early release stage, the detail towards species identification and usage pairs well with the heartwarming storyline and vibrant characters' personalities.”
    • “✅community-focused story with great narrative moments.”
    • “The storyline is so shallow and the characters so generic that it's hard to really care what happens to this town because everything is so surface level and I have no real attachment to anyone or anything in this setting.”
    • “At the moment, the game is just a basic series of fetch quests and go-talk-to-this-person without even a cooking mini game to try and redeem it despite the emphasis on cooking in the description.”
    • “The game is so full of boring fetch quests, which if done right don't really bother me -- go figure, I think this game could be used in a step-by-step tutorial on how to implement fetch quests badly.”

  • gameplay

    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique, relaxing foraging and cooking mechanics, detailed world design, and soothing atmosphere, offering a satisfying, at-your-own-pace experience with educational elements. However, many find it repetitive, lacking depth and variety, with some mechanics feeling unfinished or clunky, which is attributed to the game's early access status. Improvements such as better brightness options, more engaging mechanics, and expanded gameplay variety are commonly hoped for.

    • “I really enjoy the at-your-own-pace gameplay, the emphasis on sustainable foraging and the attention to detail in the identification portions of the game.”
    • “Instead of the usual farming-and-fishing loop, the gameplay focuses on foraging across different biomes, cooking together with lovely townspeople and helping to bring life back to a town that was devastated by a storm.”
    • “Loads of information and lots to learn, with fun and cosy gameplay and beautiful scenery.”
    • “The gameplay loop gets boring after a while.”
    • “This just accompanies really horrible gameplay that ranges from mind-numbingly boring to tedious.”
    • “Although, way too many fetch quests that left me feeling a little bored and left the gameplay feeling repetitive and bland.”

  • graphics

    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming, cozy, and cute art style that effectively creates a relaxing and inviting atmosphere, praised for its warm, storybook-inspired visuals and attention to detail in characters and plants. However, some players encounter performance issues such as choppiness and lag, and a few feel the art is somewhat uninspired or unclear at times, especially with plant differentiation. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay well, enhancing the cozy and educational experience despite some technical and stylistic drawbacks.

    • “The difference in graphics from the demo to the current game shows just how much work is being done to bring the game to life; the sign details, water reflections, and textures etc. It fills a niche in the gaming community that I feel doesn't have any real comparison on the market.”
    • “The art style is so cute and the music, ambient sounds and button press noises just add to the coziness.”
    • “The sound design, the graphics, the detail of the plants, and the real life information are incredible.”
    • “First, this game is incredibly demanding for such simple-looking visuals.”
    • “I don't know if this is in the works for the full release, but I do wish there were more advanced graphics options as my computer was struggling quite a bit even on low resolution.”
    • “There is a popup that recommends me getting a graphics driver upgrade, and the game is very laggy for me even when I put it on the lowest setting.”

  • emotional

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its wholesome, cozy, and uplifting emotional tone, emphasizing themes of community, mutual aid, and nature education. Players appreciate its peaceful, heartwarming story and character interactions, making it a comforting and enjoyable experience. Some note minor issues with gameplay smoothness but overall find it a uniquely wholesome and educational adventure.

    • “A delightfully cozy and wholesome romp with heavy themes of community, mutual aid, and the importance of knowing the land around you.”
    • “Even in this early release stage, the detail towards species identification and usage pairs well with the heartwarming story line and vibrant characters' personalities.”
    • “And I love the themes so far, very wholesome and community-focused, cooking with NPCs in a community kitchen, helping with repairs around town after a storm.”

  • music

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming, cozy, and relaxing qualities that perfectly complement the serene atmosphere and charming art style. Players appreciate how the soundtrack blends seamlessly into gameplay, enhancing immersion without being distracting, though some note that repetition in cooking music can become a bit tiresome over time. Overall, the delightful and soothing soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's warm, chill vibe.

    • “The soundtrack and sound design are so soothing and pretty; the educational aspect is super neat, the atmosphere and models are super pretty and cute, and overall it gives a nice chill vibe.”
    • “The mechanics, music, and art are so soothing.”
    • “The lofi background music is relaxing and all the little interaction sounds are lovely.”
    • “With how heavily you "cook" in this game (it's more like crafting with a cute cutscene), the music gets stuck in my head too easily and grates on me like "Baby Shark" around an hour into the game.”
    • “~ I need some sort of variation for the cooking music, and an option to skip the cooking animations before the cutscene starts.”
    • “Little blips that I assume are just EA jank, like music or SFX cutting out at strange times, but those are easy enough to ignore as it's not too jarring.”

  • grinding

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game minimizes traditional farming grind by focusing on foraging, cooking, and town revitalization, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. However, players note some grindy moments, especially early on due to slow movement, repetitive tasks, and costly expansions, though fast travel and project rebalancing aim to alleviate these issues in updates. Overall, while the grind can feel tedious at times, it is balanced by engaging exploration and community-building elements.

    • “It's a pretty nice cozy game, but there are moments it feels really tedious, especially because you don't really run and there is a lot of back and forth before you unlock shortcuts.”
    • “While this game is quite engaging at first, it becomes grindy very fast, as unlocking new areas requires several in-game weeks of collecting enough coins to afford that expansion.”
    • “As it stands, the game is a tad slow with still some grinding, and I would love a sprint or mount or movement speed bonus, even with fast travel; the foraging involves a lot of walking, so more speed between foraging patches would be lovely.”

  • atmosphere

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a cozy, serene atmosphere enhanced by cutesy graphics, a soft color palette, and a calming soundtrack, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. Its beautifully crafted environments and ambient details invite players to slow down, explore, and reconnect with nature. Overall, the atmosphere is widely praised for its soothing, chill vibe and charming art style.

    • “This is thanks to its serene atmosphere, soft color palette, and calm soundtrack.”
    • “The foraging system is strong, educational, and clearly made with care, and the overall atmosphere truly invites you to relax.”
    • “Beyond its beautifully crafted environments, the game also excels atmospherically, through the ambient details that create a serene and immersive world.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits some glitches and bugs but maintains a generally polished and stable experience overall.

    • “Onto a technical level, this game is glitchy and buggy.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is well-received, with players frequently laughing out loud at the dialogue. The NPCs are described as nice and funny, contributing to a cozy and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “I love the story, and I find myself laughing out loud at the dialogue often.”
    • “The NPCs are nice and funny, creating a cosy and relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The game has many aspects I personally enjoy, including exploration, foraging, town rebuilding, and community integration, all wrapped in a charming and humorous setting.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game runs smoothly on handheld PCs like the ROG Ally, especially in controller mode, and users expect further optimization improvements in future updates.

    • “It also runs smoothly with controller mode on a handheld PC (I'm using ROG Ally).”
    • “I imagine out and about will receive optimization improvements.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is praised for being educational and enjoyable, featuring charming character designs and a wholesome, inviting world that enhances the overall experience.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users feel that adding more features and content would enhance the game's replayability, making it more engaging for repeated playthroughs.

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Play Times

4h Median play time
10h Average play time
4-13h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs
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Out and About is a open world role playing game. Common tags for Out and About include indie, educational, exploration, life sim, family friendly and others.

Out and About is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Out and About.

Out and About was released on August 11, 2025.

Out and About was developed by Yaldi Games.

Out and About has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Out and About for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Out and About is a single player game.

Similar games include Cozy Caravan, Bear & Breakfast, Paleo Pines, Little Witch in the Woods, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game and others.