Project Shoreline

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Project Shoreline is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Speldosa Interactive and was released on November 15, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Project Shoreline, you play as a Muri, a fish-mouse creature exploring a corrupted beach filled with diverse environments like caves, mountains, and cliffs. Using a versatile watergun, you cleanse corruption to restore vibrant colors and beauty to the world, while also helping charming pixie creatures along the way. The game offers a relaxing platforming experience focused on renewal and discovery.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 201 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Gameplay is smooth and satisfying, with a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It's a free game that provides a short but delightful experience, perfect for casual gaming and stress relief.

The game lacks a clear progression system or indicators for completion, making it frustrating to find the last bits of pollution to clean.
Some players experience motion sickness due to the camera movement and sensitivity, which can detract from the enjoyment.
The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and features, such as achievements or a deeper storyline.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
48%
9%
The gameplay is characterized as smooth, satisfying, and relaxing, with a focus on cleaning mechanics that evoke comparisons to titles like Super Mario Sunshine. While the art and ambiance are praised for their beauty, some players find the gameplay too simplistic and clumsy, suggesting a need for more complex mechanics and varied environments. Overall, it offers a charming and cozy experience, though it may feel short and lacking in depth for some players.
- “The gameplay is smooth and rewarding, the art and ambiance are beautiful and cozy, and it also has a timed mode to make even speedrunning more comfortable.”
- “The art and aesthetics are awesome, and the gameplay is very calming and satisfying.”
- “Wasn't sure if the simple gameplay loop was gonna hold my attention, but the graphic and sound design make power washing hedgehogs way more fun than I initially thought.”
- “A couple drawbacks I feel could be improved upon are the platform mechanics as well as making certain plants not have collision.”
- “Mechanically, there's not a lot here, but it's pretty cute and relaxing nonetheless.”
- “Having a living atmosphere (like in Subnautica) is critical to an exploration game with simple gameplay such as this.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
10%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their charming art style and vibrant color palette, creating a visually appealing and relaxing experience. While some users noted that the graphics could be considered mediocre in certain aspects, the cute character designs and beautiful environments compensate for this, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic. However, there are calls for additional graphic settings to enhance performance, as the game can be slightly demanding on hardware.
- “This is a beautifully relaxing power wash game with great graphics, soothing music, and a satisfying pop when you complete an object.”
- “The visuals are beautiful, and I love the sound design.”
- “Also, the visuals are honestly superb, and proof that you don't need hyper-realism to have a gorgeous world.”
- “The menu overlays the game visuals with a bright border that slightly overlaps the text.”
- “It's slightly demanding on graphics and doesn't have any options for turning them lower, unfortunately, so be aware of that.”
- “There is no story, which I found to be a bummer since the artwork was so cozy and cute... I mean at least explain to me why Muri's home planet is filled with sludgey decay.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of direction and depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and quests to enhance engagement. While some users found the visuals and gameplay enjoyable, they felt that the absence of a cohesive story detracted from the overall experience, leading to a sense of missed potential. Overall, there is a strong call for more lore and storytelling elements to enrich the game.
- “The game gives you no words, so I made my own story in my head, and in my mind it became a Star Trek episode, where a science officer is sent to this planet to clean up the aftermath of disaster, reviving the ecosystem as they go!”
- “I hope to see more story and lore to everything; I'll be eagerly waiting for Wildwoods!”
- “But it was a great start for a project, and I feel like with a storyline and more characters, this can be an amazing game.”
- “Lack of direction, story, and feedback.”
- “There is no story which I found to be a bummer since the artwork was so cozy and cute... I mean at least explain to me why Muri's home planet is filled with sludgey decay.”
- “No little quest text about why you're cleaning stuff or how it got polluted, no completion percentage or anything, just snappy sound effects and sparkles.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, perfectly complementing the relaxing gameplay and beautiful visuals. While some users note that the soundtrack is repetitive, many appreciate its well-composed nature, making it enjoyable to listen to throughout the experience. Overall, the music enhances the game's cozy atmosphere, providing a pleasant backdrop for players looking to unwind.
- “The soundtrack is a simple loop, but it's subtle and well-composed, so it doesn't annoy or bother me.”
- “A gorgeous game with a very relaxing soundtrack.”
- “The music is very chill and relaxing, and you play at your own pace.”
- “The music is very chill and relaxing and you play at your own pace.”
- “I would like there to be more music.”
- “pleasant, calming music, although it's repetitive.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly in tasks like cleaning specific areas, which can feel repetitive. While some report that the experience becomes more satisfying once they understand the mechanics, others express frustration with the effort required to achieve completion, with some opting not to pursue 100% due to the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I've cleaned the tree/rock pond section twice now, which has been incredibly tedious, and I just can't get it completed somehow.”
- “I didn't realize this until half an hour into the game, and it would have saved a lot of tedious nozzling.”
- “Finished on 98.3 percent done and didn't want to try for a 100 since I found some areas very tedious.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its adorable and unique designs, likening them to a nostalgic blend of styles reminiscent of classic games. The player character and supporting characters are noted for their charm, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “Love the little hedgehog-like characters, and the player character design is really cool, too.”
- “The sound, world, and character design are really good in my opinion, and the gameplay is engaging enough to keep me playing for a while.”
- “Character design feels like an aquatic version of 'The Rats of NIMH' game for the Wii that never was.”
- “Character design feels like an aquatic version of 'The Rats of NIMH' for the Wii that never was.”
- “The character development is shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and unrelatable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The game offers moderate replayability, allowing players to achieve 100% completion and enjoy the calming environment repeatedly. While it provides a fun experience for 2-3 hours, the potential for infinite replayability through roguelite elements or missions could enhance its longevity. Overall, players appreciate the enjoyable mechanics and the option to start anew.
- “If this game had Super Mario Sunshine mechanics and visual style, with a fully fleshed-out story and infinite replayability through roguelite elements or missions.”
- “The replay value is moderate, as you can continue to achieve 100%, as well as start from scratch to enjoy the calm environment and the catharsis of seeing the clean beach.”
- “It's free and a heck of a lot of fun for 2-3 hours, with lots of replay value.”
- “The replay value is moderate; you can continue to achieve 100%, but starting from scratch doesn't offer much new excitement.”
- “While the calm environment and the satisfaction of seeing a clean beach are enjoyable, it doesn't significantly enhance replayability.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it, as the experience felt largely the same each time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game is visually stunning but suffers from optimization issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where players desire additional graphic settings to enhance performance, such as options to disable shadows and adjust render distance. Despite these concerns, the overall experience remains enjoyable.
- “Honestly, it's a good game, though I wish it had better optimization for the Steam Deck.”
- “I do hope some extra graphic settings will be considered, though, just small things to help performance like removing shadows, render distance, fog, or wind animation.”
- “But seriously, even with poor performance, it is gorgeous.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome nature and relaxed gameplay, making it suitable for children and families. Players appreciate the adorable character and the positive themes of purification and renewal, contributing to an overall uplifting experience.
- “A proof-of-concept for something bigger, judging by the announcement of a follow-up title starring the same adorable character. Project Shoreline tasks you with using an endless stream of water to purify a landscape that has been overrun with some icky black corruption. Fortunately, you're not harmed by touching this stuff, so don't be afraid!”
- “A very wholesome game for everyone to enjoy.”
- “It's suitable for children due to its wholesome nature and relaxed gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers emphasize that a vibrant and immersive atmosphere is essential for exploration games, highlighting the importance of sound, world design, and meaningful environmental interactions. The game's smooth performance and appealing art style further enhance the overall atmospheric experience, keeping players engaged.
- “Having a living atmosphere (like in Subnautica) is critical to an exploration game with simple gameplay such as this.”
- “The sound, world, and gameplay are good enough to keep one hooked if they're coupled with a meaningfully affected atmosphere that is more than just plants and water popping into existence.”
- “No problems in the game; everything played smoothly, and I really love the art and atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have bugs that may require players to restart, indicating stability issues that could hinder the experience for those aiming for 100% completion.
- “For those looking for 100% completion, the game is buggy, so you might have to restart.”
- “The frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “I experienced multiple glitches that ruined my gameplay experience.”

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Project Shoreline is a casual simulation game.

Project Shoreline is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Project Shoreline.

Project Shoreline was released on November 15, 2024.

Project Shoreline was developed by Speldosa Interactive.

Project Shoreline has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Project Shoreline is a single player game.

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