Goeland is like Untitled Goose Game but you're a seagull in a town that's a bit too peaceful

Giving off some early Untitled Goose Game vibes, Goeland is a non-linear open-world adventure where you're one of the most annoying birds on the planet - the seagull. You can tell I live near the sea right?

Created by indie dev Bryan Martinet, you play as a mischievous seagull in a small sandboxy open world, interacting with characters and environment to solve enigmas, achieve quirky goals or take on self-imposed challenges and of course — poop on everyone.

In an email Martinet mentioned: "Earlier this year, I lost my job in the AAA game industry (Eidos Montréal) due to the waves of layoffs hitting the industry. I took it as an opportunity to create this game on my own. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding experience, handling every aspect of game development."

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Seems like a fun idea! After playing a bunch of the demo I'm looking forward to seeing what other chaotic things the developer adds in. Being able to fly around and having a lot of freedom to explore will be great. The demo area is of course limited, but this small slice is promising.

Features:

• Play as a mischievous seagull wreaking havoc on a quiet island.
• Engage in open-ended, sandbox-style gameplay.
• Solve puzzles and complete objectives using stealth, creativity, manipulation.
• Interact with various items and NPCs to cause chaos and amusement.
• Shape and transform your surroundings based on your actions.
• Help adorable stranded animals find their way to the ocean.
• Enjoy charming visuals and a delightful, whimsical and dynamic soundtrack.
• Experience dynamic reactions from the environment and characters.
• Explore multiple areas within the island, each with its own unique challenges.
• Interact with charming characters and assist them in their quests.
• Enjoy relaxing gameplay with no time limits or pressure.

The demo has a Native Linux version that works great. Have a look and try the demo on Steam now. The full game release date has not yet been announced.