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Row Away

Row your way through various river terrains, enjoy the journey through nature, and hopefully make it to the end of the river.

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Absolute Zero
Publisher
Absolute Zero
Release
September 4, 2025
332 days ago
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About the Game

Ever tried rowing a barrel down a river? It's harder than it looks.

In Row Away, you’ll paddle your way through winding and rocky rivers, and sudden currents—all from inside a floating barrel. It’s part chill river adventure, part test of patience and perseverance.

One moment you’re soaking in the calm sounds of nature. The next, you’re bouncing off a boulder and spinning helplessly downstream.

It’s a “chill” river adventure with occasional moments of rage—or maybe frequent ones. It all depends on your control.

Features:

  • Start your journey with simple character customization

  • Row through a variety of hand-crafted river terrains

  • Chill, nature-inspired sound design and visuals

  • Simple controls: left-click to row, move your mouse to rotate—it’s harder than it sounds

  • No checkpoints, no hand-holding—just you and the river. But don’t worry: your progress is saved when you quit the game, whether manually or forcefully (alt+F4)

  • Reach the end… if you can

So grab your paddle, hop in your barrel, and Row Away.

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