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Once Apond a Time

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Team E-QuailDiscovered Oct 19, 2026

About the game

You crash down in a giant pond during a terrible storm. As you seek help for your broken wing, you'll meet new friends, explore the islands, and collect & craft items. Discover a heartfelt story about friendship and healing, all in a cosy 2.5D style.

Original Steam description

Crash Landing

Caught in a terrible storm, you come crashing down from the sky and find yourself stranded on a tiny island in the middle of a giant pond. With a broken wing and no idea how to heal it, you venture out into the pond in search of help...

Along the way, you'll meet four scattered friends, each with their own stories, regrets, and unresolved conflicts. As you explore the pond and work on healing your wing, you may discover that you're not the only one in need of healing.

Maybe you can help them find their way back to one another?

Game Features

  • Meet Four Unique Characters : Get to know four memorable characters, each with their own past, personality, and struggles. Uncover the story behind their fractured friendships and help them find their way back together.

  • Explore a Handcrafted World : Discover four large, distinct islands, each with its own atmosphere, visual identity, and soundscape. Don't be afraid to venture off the beaten path and explore every nook and cranny!

  • Collect, Craft, and Discover : Find maps, recipes, and useful items scattered throughout the world. Craft the tools you need to reach new places, overcome obstacles, and help your newfound friends.

  • Experience Beautiful 2.5D Environments : Immerse yourself in a charming 2.5D world, brought to life through carefully crafted environments, detailed models, and rich textures.

  • Immerse Yourself in Sound : Listen to original music and atmospheric soundscapes that bring each island to life. From the quiet corners of the pond to its more mysterious reaches, every area has its own character.

  • Solve Puzzles and Overcome Challenges : Tackle environmental puzzles and small challenges as you explore, uncover new paths, and find your way across the pond.

A Hand-Crafted World

The islands are each hand-crafted down to every last model, texture, and material, all made in house by our amazing artists! The same can be said for our soundscapes: every music track, ambient track, and sound effect were all produced by us with love and care. The story has been written with just as much love: from ideation to each line of dialogue, all done in-house. And we are proud to say no AI has been used at any point in the art, music, or story development process!

We made this game as a small team of people, working part time, over the course of a year. We're so proud of what we have made, and so happy to get to work with TOTEM share our little world with you. We hope you'll enjoy exploring it as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life!

Demo and release information

No demo is verified in the current check data. This does not mean the game has never had a demo; check its Steam page for current availability.

Steam demo, playtest and Early Access: what is the difference?

Information & artwork: Steam · Last checked UTC