Japanese indie developer Lidlocks have set up a Steam page for “Finding Polka”, a heartfelt walking simulator about a young girl’s journey to find her beloved dog. Players can wishlist the game now, which is set for a Q3 2026 release.
The game follows Friendy, a girl who lives a peaceful life alongside her beloved dog, Jazz. One day, she spots a dog in town that looks just like her childhood dog, Polka. Without even realising it, Friendy and Jazz begin running after this piece of her past.
Gameplay Features
- A vast world created with lines of ballpoint pen, inviting players to encounter friends and reveal secrets.
- Explore a variety of environments, from city, to forest, to ocean! Look closely and you’ll find everything from unique objects to fishing platforms, and even rhythm games.
- Quirky yet endearing characters, including a giraffe with an extra-long neck, who waits patiently for.. something; a cat that’s always hungry; and a star that keeps getting buried. Help them out, and they may also help you in return.
- Unspoken understanding – this game has no words or sentences. You’ll be able to feel and communicate with the characters through facial expressions, small gestures and sound effects.
