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Afloat

Afloat is an RPG dodging game with Roguelike elements where moving fast means staying alive! Sail on your trusty ice float, dodge quirky sea creatures, grab upgrades that shape your playstyle, meet charming travelers & unlock new playable characters and game modes as you sail toward warmer horizons.

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oussdev
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oussdev
Release
March 31, 2026
123 days ago
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About the Game

Afloat is a charming pixel-art RPG dodging game with Roguelike elements. Sail across drifting ice floats toward warmer seas in search of the one who means everything. Dodge danger, adapt to the ever-changing ocean, and build your own unique playstyle in a journey where no two voyages are ever the same. Every run is a new current. Every mistake is a splash. Can you unlock everything?

Dodge. Dash. Survive.

The ocean is unpredictable — and so is every run.

Leap between biomes, weave through hazards, and outmaneuver the dangers lurking beneath and above the waves. Movement is your greatest strength. Master tight controls and precise dodging to survive storms, predators, and unexpected threats.

A Journey of Heart

You are a small penguin leaving home behind, sailing toward warmer waters in search of a special someone. Along the way, you’ll encounter fellow travelers, wandering merchants, and strange sea-dwellers. Some offer help. Some offer risk. All are part of the story unfolding across your voyage.

Each run reveals new moments, new characters and new secrets along the way.

Build Your Own Survival Strategy

No voyage is ever the same. Visit floating shops, discover curious events, and choose from a variety of upgrades that shape how you play; from dash-focused speed builds to resilient survival-focused builds, pick and choose your upgrades to create synergies that change your playstyle.

Unlock your way to GOD BUILD!

As you sail farther and face new challenges, you’ll unlock:

  • New upgrades that expand build possibilities

  • Playable characters with distinct strengths and playstyles

  • Game modes that offer fresh twists, new rules, and tougher challenges

Each unlock opens new ways to experience the voyage — encouraging experimentation, mastery, and replayability.

Endless Replayability

No run is the same. Each run offers different upgrades and events to ensure that every journey across the sea feels fresh. Learn from each attempt. Push a little farther. Drift a little closer to your destination.

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