Alright. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is done and dusted. This was a good feeling casual adventure in a micro open world setting. You play as Alba, a little girl following in her grandfather’s footsteps as an amateur bird watcher. You however find yourself embroiled in an adventure to save the island you’re on from capitalist overreach while helping to preserve the island’s Nature Reserve. And that’s the game in a nutshell.

You wander around taking pictures of wildlife, helping to clean up and restore the island while also assisting its residents.

It’s a graphically charming game with a lush palette and surprisingly detailed sprites. The soundtrack is similarly charming.

It was also completely Steam Deck compatible.

By my mind, this is an easy recommendation and a nice break from more serious titles while still managing to convey a serious message. Worth a look.