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Ocean Planet

Button and Drop Bear live rent-free above their friend's steam bun shop. When their friend goes missing, it's up to them to figure out what happened and bring them home.

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Nonsense Machine
Publisher
Nonsense Machine
Release
June 27, 2026
36 days ago
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Positive16 reviews93.8%

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About the Game

Button and Drop Bear live rent-free above their friend's steam bun shop. When their friend goes missing, it's up to them to figure out what happened and bring them home.

In the beach town of Motley, Button and Drop Bear must use their fight skills to fend off hostility with modernised beat 'em up gameplay, intertwined with platforming and exploration. They must also scavenge ingredients to cook dishes in their steamer. Feed the hungry townsfolk for intel and items in return!

Gameplay & Features:

  • Control best friends "Button" and "Drop Bear" in their quest to find their missing friend

  • Steam buns and other dishes in a 'lazy susan' style steamer

  • Fend off hostile enemies with beat-em-up gameplay

  • Smash open barrels to find ingredients

  • Explore a beach town surrounded by water

  • View concept art and extra development notes via "Special Features"

  • An energetic original soundtrack by magicdweedoo

  • Roughly 30 minutes to complete the story

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