That One Otter Game

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That One Otter Game is a multiplayer open world platformer game. It was developed by Crayon Coded and was released on July 15, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

That One Otter Game is a mischievous co-op adventure where two young otters take on a wild rite of passage to prove their worth. Complete silly park challenges to fill up your stamp card—catch a panicked penguin, race a hyped-up zebra, or haul a stolen radio to a mountaintop. Yeet stuff everywhere, hijack a tiny car to smash fences (or bump i…

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 474 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

optimization13 negative mentions

Adorable and charming art style with cute otter characters that appeal to all ages.
Fun and entertaining cooperative gameplay that is great for playing with friends, partners, or family locally or via remote play solutions.
Lots of humorous and chaotic moments with creative mechanics like throwing each other, racing zebras, and flying in the golf cart, adding to replay value despite short length.

Performance issues and poor optimization, with high system requirements for a simple-looking game causing lag and stuttering on many PCs and handheld devices.
The game is short with limited content and no save or continue functionality, requiring full replays for achievements or exploration.
Bugs and glitches such as crashing, camera problems, collision issues, control difficulties especially with keyboard, and absent online co-op support limit the overall experience.

graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
66%
7%
The game features charming, adorable graphics and a delightful art style that enhances its cozy and cute atmosphere, widely praised for its visual appeal. However, many users report significant performance issues and a lack of in-game graphics settings, making it difficult to run smoothly on older or lower-end PCs despite the relatively simple visuals. Optimizations and graphics options are highly anticipated to improve playability.
- “Great game, well designed and adorable graphics.”
- “Easy yet rewarding puzzles, smooth gameplay, beautiful graphics combined with the fact the game is free?”
- “The animations and the art style are fantastic.”
- “The frames stuttering and having no settings to lower graphics or other details make it suffer.”
- “No graphics options, poor performance, unplayable sadly.”
- “I'm unable to comprehend how a 2 GB game about otters with basically the same graphics as Spyro the Dragon and nearly the same amount of content is unable to run on a graphics card older than 6 years (<2019) and needs 16 GB RAM, while the purple dragon jumping on rocks with his bug friend can run on a Chinese gaming laptop (4 GB RAM, GTX 660 and i5 as minimum for Spyro's newest title).”
optimization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
49%
39%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent stuttering, and low frame rates even on high-end hardware. It lacks adequate graphics settings to mitigate these problems, making it unplayable for some, especially on handhelds and laptops. However, the developers have acknowledged these issues and plan to release patches aimed at improving performance.
- “The game is (at point of writing) still clearly unfinished: you'll still get performance issues when you play at higher quality settings.”
- “Looking forward to the optimization patch as well, for now I was able to get a stable frame rate by enabling vsync and switching to fullscreen instead of using borderless.”
- “The only thing that sucks is the optimization (3070 + i7 12th provides only around 60fps in FHD), because Stutter Engine 5 really sucks.”
- “This is quite an extreme case though, as the game is genuinely unplayable on handhelds and probably most laptops due to the diabolical performance.”
- “No graphics options, poor performance, unplayable sadly.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay is generally fun, charming, and easygoing, featuring simple mechanics focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and cooperative chaos, though it can be repetitive and somewhat short. Players enjoy the quirky, lighthearted style but note issues with clunky controls, inconsistent jumping, camera angles, and occasional bugs that, while minor, sometimes disrupt fluidity. Overall, despite some frustrations, the gameplay offers an enjoyable experience, especially given the game’s free price point, with potential for expanded content and refinement.
- “Only a couple of minor bugs, mechanics worked well.”
- “Easy yet rewarding puzzles, smooth gameplay, beautiful graphics combined with the fact the game is free?”
- “The gameplay premise is simple as the title suggests; a fun wacky adventure game where the players are cute otters in a theme park, seeking to complete all challenges and find all the collectables.”
- “The only downside is that the jumping mechanic is so weird that you can't understand what you can or cannot jump on.”
- “Really poor gameplay mechanics... it's not even enjoyable to move around.”
- “Gameplay is clunky, progression is weird, you can jump all over the map without needing the help of your partner so the whole co-op part is useless.”
humor
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its cute and humorous moments, including amusing bugs and playful interactions that lead to hilarious, lighthearted chaos. Players consistently enjoy its charm and comedic scenarios, making it a perfect, quick co-op experience for laughter and fun.
- “If you jump in the golf cart as red and hit blue until they ragdoll and blue gets in the golf cart as they're hit, it leads to really funny results; please don't patch this out, it's hilarious.”
- “Our otters zoomed around in a tiny car, crashed into everything imaginable, knocked down fences, startled innocent bystanders—and we couldn’t stop laughing.”
- “It’s the perfect game to unwind, do something stupid, and spend the evening laughing nonstop.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The story is charming and whimsical, featuring a short series of cute quests centered around an otter team, though its brevity (under 90 minutes) leaves players wanting more content and longer gameplay. While the narrative is engaging and well-received for its creativity and humor, some quests suffer from unclear objectives and bugs that occasionally hinder progression. Overall, players appreciate the storytelling but hope for expanded quests and improvements in mission design.
- “Otherwise, I really like this game, mainly the story.”
- “Love the story and all of the challenges is so creative.”
- “10/10 storytelling.”
- “Short game, completed main story in under an hour and a half.”
- “The second quest is already janky and it's not really clear what you're supposed to do.”
- “Boombox mission is bugged, the keeper snatches it way out of her arm span.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game is frequently described as buggy and occasionally unstable, with issues ranging from movement glitches and camera problems to occasional crashes and optimization flaws. However, most players feel these bugs are minor, do not severely impact gameplay, and even add to the game's charm, especially considering it is free. Overall, stability is a concern but not a dealbreaker for the enjoyment.
- “Game is wack, full of glitches, the camera is a nightmare.”
- “Also game performance is horrible and also buggy.”
- “Finishing the main story (get 4 stamps), the achievement book becomes buggy (loss of stickers, and displays white squares), making it hard to fully complete the game as you don't know what you are missing.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its wholesome, heartwarming, and cute emotional experience, making it perfect for playing with friends or partners. Players often describe it as genuinely touching and emotionally uplifting, with a charming art style that enhances the overall feel. It’s especially recommended for those seeking a simple, delightful co-op experience filled with warmth and positivity.
- “This game is absolutely heartwarming and just perfect to play with your bestie!”
- “This game is amazing to play with a partner or friend. I recommend it to anyone trying to find a simple, wholesome co-op experience. Although there were some physics bugs using remote play, overall it was a very wholesome experience.”
- “If you're into silly, wholesome co-op games with a lot of heart, this game is absolutely worth your time.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's music is praised for its soothing and catchy soundtrack, with unique variations that enhance the atmosphere of each zone. However, some users noted that the background music can be too quiet and occasionally stops playing. Overall, the music and sound design are regarded as a standout, adding charm and appeal to the experience.
- “The game itself is gorgeous, the soundtrack is soothing, and I overall really enjoyed it!”
- “I also appreciated how each zone has its own variation of music—it adds a nice touch to the atmosphere.”
- “Special shoutout to the soundtrack by mbwolf5, the music is fantastic!”
- “Most of the background music is too quiet, including the boombox music, which is a shame because it absolutely slaps.”
- “The music randomly stopped playing and resumed after a while.”
- “The car had some 'interesting' physics, often getting launched into objects, falling out of the world, or causing the camera to go crazy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is free and contains no microtransactions, but users are disappointed by the lack of clear communication about its limited multiplayer options, as it only supports split-screen or lag-prone Steam Remote play.
- “It's free with no microtransactions”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is well-received, with users appreciating the charming art direction and distinctive character design that contribute to an engaging and visually appealing world.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting how the distinct music variations in each zone enhance the immersive experience.
- “I also appreciated how each zone has its own variation of music—it adds a nice touch to the atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is notably intense and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort or additional resources to progress.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high replayability, maintaining a swift pace that keeps players engaged, along with a charming blend of humor and cuteness that enhances the overall experience.