Driftwood Atlas

Driftwood Atlas is a quiet adventure about sailing between small islands, each hiding a puzzle or a person with a problem. There's no combat — progress comes from noticing things and connecting them across the map.

The hand-drawn art carries a lot of the mood, and the world reacts to your choices in small ways: a bridge you repair opens a shortcut, a favor you do changes who greets you later. It never holds your hand, which we appreciated.

It's a slow burn and won't suit players who want constant action. But for a calm evening it's one of the more memorable things we've played this year.

What we liked

• No combat, pure exploration
• World that reacts to your choices
• Gorgeous hand-drawn islands