Eastward is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Pixpil with a 86% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Pixpil
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $12.49
- Review signal
- 86% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750 Ti Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.11 El Capitan Processor: Intel 2Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660M Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Eastward is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, exploration, boss rush, and emotional story.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
Steam review snapshots
With its charming pixel art, beautiful soundtrack, and a cast of charismatic characters, the game delivered a fun and immersive experience that…With its charming pixel art, beautiful soundtrack, and a cast of charismatic characters, the game delivered a fun and immersive experience that…Do keep in mind that Octopia (the DLC) doesn't appear to have any effect on the main game, it feels more like…the overarching narrative is not great, feels more like a pastiche of cliches and popular concepts that have been loosely fitted together…Why it fits
Best for players who want pixel art, exploration, strong atmosphere, and an emotional story. Pixel-led presentation with a strong atmosphere. Exploration-focused play with narrative mystery. Includes standout fights and an emotional story.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want clear onboarding from the start. Skip if you do not enjoy a more mysterious narrative pace.