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Broken Shell

Broken Shell is a short, hand-drawn puzzle adventure about two hermit crabs searching for a place to call home. Explore a vibrant underwater world, solve gentle puzzles, and experience a heartfelt story told entirely without words.

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Developer
Foggy Studio
Publisher
Aroko Game Studio, Foggy Studio
Release
Coming Soon
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About the Game

Explore a vibrant underwater world, solve gentle puzzles, and experience a heartfelt story told entirely without words. Through expressive animation and environmental storytelling, follow Mr. and Mrs. Hermit as they journey across a colorful ocean filled with discovery, danger, and wonder.

Separated from both their home and each other, the two hermit crabs travel through marine environments shaped by both nature and human activity. Along the way, you'll encounter thriving coral reefs, fragile ecosystems, and the lasting impact humans can have on the world beneath the waves.

Designed to be completed in a single sitting, Broken Shell is a cozy and memorable adventure about love, loss, resilience, and finding a place to belong.

Features:

Heartfelt Storytelling
Follow the journey of two hermit crabs as they search for each other and a place to call home.

Wordless Narrative
Experience a touching story told entirely through animation and environmental storytelling.

Handcrafted Underwater World
Explore a vibrant ocean brought to life with detailed artwork and expressive animation.

Environmental Themes
Discover a beautiful but fragile marine world shaped by both nature and human impact.

Gentle Puzzle Solving
Solve accessible point-and-click puzzles that support exploration and storytelling.

Short & Memorable Adventure
A cozy experience designed to be completed in a single sitting.

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