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Eternal Trails

Eternal Trails is a 'work background' exploration-lite game. Exploration without the effort. A small windowed game, it's a perfect work companion. Take the reins or let your horse automatically explore incredible vistas across multiple biomes, all you need to do is watch whilst you work.

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February 15, 2024
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About the Game

Eternal Trails is a 'work background' exploration-lite game. Hands-off exploration on horseback, exploration without too much effort. Your horse likes to self-explore, but you can take the reins at any point if you wish.

Designed to run in a small window, it's a perfect work companion. Your horse will automatically explore incredible and varied vistas, all you need to do is watch whilst you work. No sound, no heavy mechanics, just stunning views and sunsets.

The game window is scalable so you can play full screen if you prefer. 

Jump into Eternal Trails and find yourself in a a visually stunning land of various biomes. The land goes on forever and it is different every time you ride. Picture yourself on a horse, moving through endless vistas, surrounded by landscapes of green meadows, forests, snowy plains, canyons and deserts.

A Work Background Game

The game is designed to run as a small 400x300 window that is open whilst you work away. Are you working hard and need the occasional, inspirational distraction? This game is for you.

A Peaceful Ride:

Eternal Trails is your ticket to a gentle ride through endless beautiful scenery, all from a first-person view. Feel the movement of the reins in your hands and hear the soft steps of your horse as you move through paths that twist and turn, revealing a world where every scene is a soft work of art.

Every Ride is a New Adventure:

Thanks to the game’s ability to create new worlds on the fly, no two rides are the same. As the silent rider, new and mesmerising worlds, filled with forests, mountains, snowy plains and sandy canyons, always await.

It’s Calm, but You’re in Control:

The journey is a calm one, your horse loves to automatically explore and will guide the way. But you’re not just along for the ride – you can take the reins and steer anytime you want with the mouse buttons.

More Than a Game:

This isn’t about reaching the end; it’s about enjoying every moment. Eternal Trails isn’t just a game; it’s like having a quiet, beautiful world at your fingertips, ready to offer a peaceful escape whenever you need a moment of calm.

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New Worlds Every Time:

Enjoy a unique experience with every play, thanks to a world is endless and changes every time you step into it.

Multiple Distinct Biomes

In one moment you will be riding through 15ft high sand dunes, keep riding and you will eventually find ancient canyons or stunning mountains.

Slightly Pixelated to fuel imagination

Often slightly pixelated graphics can fuel the imagination, allowing your mind to imagine what that distant mountain or ravine is like.

No Sound or Demanding Game Mechanics

Designed to be a calm background to your day, offering a smooth, hassle-free escape whenever you need it.

So, are you ready to step into a world where every path is a new discovery, and every scene is a soft, gentle piece of art? Welcome to "Eternal Trails," your quiet escape into a world of peaceful, ever-changing beauty.