Mole's Best Friend
Mole's Best Friend is a cozy, hand-drawn point and click adventure about Topo, a routine-abiding mole, and his best friend Scrunch, a rebellious young beetle. But after an argument, Scrunch goes missing! Topo must face his fears, solve clever puzzles, and venture into the unknown to bring her home.
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A mole steps into the light.
Topo the mole and Scrunch the beetle live together in a mole hill on the island of Fiddle Leaf, which is a lush, muddy area of the planet Little Pebble. Topo loves quiet activities like stargazing and Sudoku, and never strays from his everyday routine. Scrunch, however, would much rather explore the world in the sunlight, work on her fiber art, and try new things.
For most of her life, Scrunch took a backseat to Topo's way of life. Until one fateful evening, he thoughtlessly ruins a gift she made for him, and Scrunch decides she's had it. She blows a gasket, and storms off to her room. Topo lays down for a midnight nap, in hopes that all will be well when he wakes up. Hours later, the house is quiet. Too quiet. Scrunch is not in her room. Her knick knacks and embroidery projects are still scattered about, but she has disappeared. Suddenly, Topo the nocturnal hermit (who has never left his neighborhood) has to step into the big, bright world to track down Scrunch.
Explore the world of Little Pebble!
Little Pebble is a unique planet hidden in our solar system. Magic, nature, and art shape the culture and climate of the world. The inhabitants of Little Pebble are called Pebblings, and they come in all shapes and sizes. You will meet moles, beetles, armadillos, moths, geckos, toads, and mysterious, whimsical creatures. Travel outside of Fiddle Leaf to discover fanciful settings, encounter unforgettable characters, and uncover the larger mystery and its impact on the planet itself.
Solve fun puzzles!
Pick up and inspect interesting items, combine them in unexpected ways, and fiddle your way through fun puzzles. Every object has a description that will pique your interest, and many of them will make you laugh. Mole's Best Friend is a cozy adventure, so kick back, rummage around, and enjoy the lovingly handcrafted details.
A hand-drawn world with great art and a lot of heart.
Every scene, creature, and item in Mole's Best Friend is drawn from scratch with a painterly, storybook style. Little Pebble and its inhabitants are colorful, warm, and a joy to look at, and playing this game is like walking inside of a nostalgic picture book.
Features
A heartwarming story about friendship, facing your fears, and growth mindset
Classic point and click adventure gameplay with inventory and environmental puzzles
Unique, funny characters to meet throughout your adventure
Beautiful worldbuilding filled with magic, nature, and art
Humorous writing, clever puns, and item descriptions worth a second read
A hand-drawn, painterly illustration style
Family friendly for adventurers of all ages to bond over
