Out and About

About

Out and About casts you as a helper in a coastal village recovering from a storm. Your Granny’s cottage lies in ruins, and the town needs repair. You’ll gather resources, grow gardens, and cook meals to rebuild and support locals. The game mixes slow-paced simulation with light RPG elements, letting you interact with quirky residents as you restore infrastructure and foster connections. What sets it apart is the focus on community-driven progress. Each task ties to sustainability themes, whether fixing homes or sharing recipes. With release set for 2025 on PC and next-gen consoles, it’s a quiet, character-focused experience. Early builds show smooth mechanics and cozy visuals, though the single-player format keeps the pace steady rather than frantic.

Storyline

You arrive at Wholesome, a small coastal village, just after a terrible storm has destroyed your Granny’s cottage and wreaked havoc in town. Can you find a way of restoring her home and helping the townsfolk? Connect with nature as you forage for wild food, tend to your garden, and cook delicious recipes. As you help repair the town, you’ll end up forming friendships with its residents, who are slowly coming together as a community striving for sustainability.