South Scrimshaw, Part One

Developer: Nathan O. Marsh
Released: Jun 9, 2023
Steam reviews: 99% of players recommend it, from 1,627 reviews — Steam calls that “Overwhelmingly Positive”
Tags: CasualIndie

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Deck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck. Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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South Scrimshaw Part One uses voiced narration synthesized from public domain recordings.

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Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Family Sharing

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Languages

English · full audio

Steam lists 1 language, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

DEJUS 6 · Violência fantasiosaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 13 · KekerasanThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

"The consciousness dawning inside of an aquatic egg is prodded alert.It is a male whale calf, stirring with a newfound awareness of body."

South Scrimshaw uses the linear VN format to create a science fiction documentary about fictional science. It is composed of over 400 illustrations, painted in a mix of watercolor, ink, and digital media, set against a rich audio backdrop of music and sound effects.

This release contains four chapters, detailing one life from birth to the end of adolescence, along with world building details about the interplanetary human expedition.