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the art of Tortoise Walking

A walking simulator with a deep sense of zen. Embody a tortoise on a desolate island, independently controlling each of its four limbs with a controller. In every clumsy step, rediscover the instinct of walking.

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Developer
Koway
Publisher
Koway
Release
May 21, 2026
73 days ago
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Positive23 reviews82.6%

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About the Game

Rediscover the Rhythm of Walking

Control each of the tortoise’s legs independently with your controller, and in that clumsy coordination, reconnect with the primal instinct of walking.

Enter a State of Zen

No deadlines, no failure states. You have full control over the tortoise’s path—deciding how to step, how to move, and where to go—until a serene calm takes over.

Coexist with the Island

The sea, palms, and sand... The island moves to its own steady rhythm, and as you slowly traverse it, you begin to blend into its natural flow as well.

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