Indie developer and publisher lidlocks has announced its brand-new game, Finding Polka, alongside a trailer and Steam page. lidlocks is a Japanese video game developer, and this is their second title on PC, which has come to life with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Sofu Acceleration Program. The announcement comes right as the developer has launched the official Steam page of the title and a new trailer that shows a detailed look at the in-game world and gameplay.
Indie games always bring out the calmer side of players because of their unique art styles and simplistic, charming gameplay. Featuring colorful worlds with chill vibes, these games are made to relax and not compete. Today, these cozy games are an important aspect of the video game industry, and they allow gamers to relax after a hectic day or a tiresome competitive gaming session.
Finding Polka features the little girl Friendly, who has a peaceful life alongside her beloved dog Jazz. However, things do not go according to plan as one day she spots a dog that looks eerily similar to her childhood dog, Polka. Friendly, along with her dog Jazz, starts chasing after Polka, and this is how the story of the game begins. In her search for Polka, players will explore diverse environments like cities and forests.
Upon closer inspection in these locations, you will find unique objects to interact with, fishing platforms, and rhythm games. Along your journey, you will also meet with different characters who will bring their own unique charm to the game and its world. You will get to meet a giraffe, a cat, a star, and many others who will share their stories with the players and allow them to learn more about the world around them.
Finding Polka has been created with the theme ‘fun in every step’, and the developer has tried to replicate the theme in every process of the game. There is no dialogue in the game, but players will feel a sense of interaction with NPCs as they meet each other and have an ‘unspoken understanding’. This is made possible due to facial expressions, small gestures, and sound effects.
Looking at the initial trailer gameplay and the screenshots, Finding Polka does appear to be a fun little game with an immersive world. It is slated for a PC Steam release in Q3 2026, and if you are interested in trying it out when it launches, you can add it to your wishlist. It will support English, Simplified Chinese, and more languages at launch.
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