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Shellborne

Shellborne is a chaotic co-op game, where you guide a giant mystical turtle, over a dangerous mountain path. Collect resources and flee from the evil fog.

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Release
August 17, 2025
349 days ago
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Positive15 reviews86.7%

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About the Game

Note: Shellborne is currently in the beta phase.

Shellborne is a student‑made, completely free to play, co‑op adventure—no paywalls, just pure turtle‑powered fun.

If you want to support us, join our community discord and give us feedback.


Collect Resources and Remove Obstacles

Harvest wood, mine stone, and gather berries,
then load them onto your trusty turtle to carry for you.
Smash through debris and rebuild bridges to carve out a safe route for your turtle.


The evil fog hunts your turtle

A living wall of mist moves toward you, hungry for your magical turtle.
It sends Spirits to slow you down - keep them away and keep running.


Work together and communicate.

Coordination is key as you can only carry one tool at a time.
Discuss roles and swap gear at the right moment to clear the way.

Note: The Game is about playing with friends, use the Steam friend list for invites.
Use the Steam voice chat or an external tool for communication.