homebound

Tasked with finding humanity a new home, a lonely astronaut braves a desolate planet, making a fluffy friend along the way. homebound is a short 2D puzzle platformer that explores the feeling of home. Play as the astronaut and the cat as they make their way through an abandoned planet.

Prepare yourself to explore a mysteriously barren planet and find out why its inhabitants are all missing except for a lonesome cat, while delving into what feeling of home is.

Features
Cute Pixel Graphics:
Featuring original hand-drawn pixel graphics, homebound creates a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere with its sweet and simple aesthetic.

Retro Puzzle Platformer:
Solve puzzles by manipulating the environment and utilizing the unique qualities of both the astronaut and the cat. Featuring 5 distinct levels, homebound keeps you on your toes by introducing new mechanics and puzzles of increasing complexity.

Atmospheric Narrative:
Explore the mystery of the abandoned planet, its inhabitants, and why they left. As you navigate deserted buildings and arid wasteland, discover the essence of home and what it means to leave home and to find a new one. What will you uncover about the missing civilization and the legacy they left behind?

Original Soundtrack:
Become immersed in the original soundtrack by William Watson as you explore and solve puzzles with your feline friend.
homebound is intended to be a short 30-90 minute immersive experience.