
Travel on a wind-up boat and complete quests in the charming town of Whaleville located inside a whale.
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The world’s first town inside a whale. It’s friendly, a little odd and utterly charming. Explore every corner of this peculiar place, help the locals — and maybe they’ll help you find a way out. Or... maybe you’ll decide to stay.
Chart Your Own Course
Turn the wheel, wind up the key — you're the captain of your own boat. Where will your journey take you?
Explore the Unexpected
Whaleville is full of hidden nooks and quiet surprises. Pick a direction, follow your instincts, and see what you discover — there's something new around every corner.
Make New Friends
The locals are a peculiar bunch. Some tell bad jokes. Some ask deep questions. Some just enjoy sitting in the sun. Who will you meet today?

What’s the Rush?
A no-pressure adventure. No timers. No fail states. Just gentle exploration at your own pace.
All Aboard!
Step inside Whaleville — and see where the current takes you.
Stats
All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil
Engagement
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Reviews
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Reviews
Tatlı bir oyun, kısa bir oynanış sunuyor ama müzik ve çizim tarzıyla sizi içine çeken bir yapım. Oyunda tek hoşuma gitmeyen şey en çok yaptığımız bot sürme işinin gereksiz insanı yorması, botun enerjisi bitince yavaşlıyor falan o biraz sıkıyor insanı, onun dışında bana olumsuz bir izlenim vermedi. Indie yapımları seviyorsanız deneyebilirsiniz
Un juego chill, muy bonito visualmente y divertido, con exploración de zonas donde encontrarás pequeñas misiones repartidas por todas las áreas y personajes que te sacarán algunas risas con sus diálogos y misiones. El control del barco puede ser complejo de entender al principio, pero con práctica al final llega a un punto que lo controlas casi inconscientemente. Tiene cierto encanto este tipo de control mientras exploras o haces misiones, conecta muy bien con el tono de humor del juego. Merece la pena jugarlo si te atraen los juegos de exploración con misiones tranquilitas. Aunque algunas con el control del barco se pueden hacer tediosas si no aprendes bien a manejarlo.
Really cute and silly little game!!
A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale is an exploration adventure developed by akinat0 and ln404 and published by Contrast Games that immediately captures attention with one of the most unusual concepts in recent indie gaming. A city existing inside a whale sounds like an idea built purely for novelty, but the game transforms that surreal premise into something unexpectedly thoughtful and charming. Rather than relying on constant action or complex mechanics, it creates a slower and more reflective experience centered around discovery, atmosphere, and the joy of wandering through a world unlike anything else. The game takes players to Whaleville, a strange settlement constructed within the body of an enormous whale drifting through an imaginative world. From the moment exploration begins, it becomes clear that the developers wanted players to feel curiosity rather than urgency. Whaleville is not designed like a traditional game world filled with aggressive objectives and constant interruptions. Instead, it encourages wandering without pressure. Streets, waterways, and unusual locations invite players to investigate at their own pace, creating an adventure that feels more personal and relaxing than many exploration-focused titles. Movement plays a surprisingly important role in shaping the atmosphere. Players travel using a small wind-up boat, a design choice that immediately reinforces the slower rhythm of the experience. Transportation is not about speed or efficiency. The boat transforms movement into part of the journey itself. Drifting through Whaleville creates opportunities to appreciate environmental details, discover hidden corners, and encounter unexpected moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. The setting becomes the game's greatest achievement. Whaleville feels imaginative without becoming overwhelming or chaotic. The world embraces absurdity but never treats its unusual ideas as jokes alone. Strange architecture, unusual residents, and mysterious locations all contribute toward building an environment that feels alive and quietly memorable. The city maintains an identity that feels whimsical while still grounded enough to encourage emotional investment. Character interactions strengthen that atmosphere considerably. Residents throughout Whaleville bring personality to the experience through conversations that shift naturally between humor and sincerity. Dialogue does not exist merely to deliver objectives or explain mechanics. Instead, conversations help reveal the personality of the city itself. Some interactions lean into awkward comedy while others introduce reflective moments that give the world emotional depth beneath its unusual surface. The writing succeeds because it exercises restraint. A concept this strange could easily become exhausting if every moment attempted to outdo itself with increasingly bizarre ideas. Instead, the game balances humor with quieter moments that allow players to connect with Whaleville naturally. The world feels strange because it exists comfortably within its own rules rather than constantly trying to remind players how unusual it is. Visually, A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale embraces warmth and charm over technical ambition. The art direction supports exploration beautifully, using inviting environments and soft visual design to reinforce the relaxed tone. Whaleville feels like a place designed for observation. Small details scattered throughout locations reward players who take time to slow down and pay attention. One of the game's strongest qualities is how effectively it handles pacing. Exploration-focused experiences sometimes struggle when they rely too heavily on atmosphere without giving players reasons to remain engaged. Here, discovery becomes the motivation. Every new location feels like an opportunity to uncover another strange detail, meet another unusual resident, or stumble into an unexpected interaction. Curiosity becomes progression. The game intentionally avoids traditional challenge structures. There is little emphasis on combat, demanding mechanics, or skill mastery. Players seeking fast-paced gameplay may initially struggle to connect with its quieter approach. The experience values mood and exploration above difficulty. That design decision will naturally appeal more strongly to players who enjoy slower narrative-driven adventures. What stands out most is the confidence behind its creativity. The developers fully commit to their unusual premise without feeling the need to overexplain every strange element. Whaleville remains mysterious in ways that strengthen immersion rather than create confusion. The game trusts players to explore, interpret, and appreciate its world naturally. A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale succeeds because it understands that memorable worlds are not built entirely through scale or spectacle. They are built through atmosphere, personality, and thoughtful design. The combination of imaginative worldbuilding, charming dialogue, and peaceful exploration creates an experience that feels genuinely distinct. It may not satisfy players searching for intense mechanics or constant excitement, but for players willing to embrace its quieter rhythm, Whaleville offers an experience filled with imagination and warmth. It transforms an absurd premise into a memorable journey that stays with players long after exploration ends. Rating: 8/10
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Экспедиция 33 хуже
Le jeu est mignon comme tout, l'histoire est souvent drôle mais aussi (malheureusement) finalement assez creuse et peu engageante. J'ai aimé joué pour découvrir les petits clins d'oeil rigolos, la découverte de la maniabilité originale. Mais après avoir terminé l'histoire principale (et quelques quêtes secondaires) en 4h, j'me suis retrouvé à ne pas être aussi enthousiaste qu'au début, ni avoir envie d'y retourner pour faire toutes les quêtes secondaires qui sans doute seront plus drôle que les quêtes principales. Aussi originale soit elle, la maniabilité et le gameplay fini par être frustrante. Beaucoup d'imprécision, de bug rendant le tout chaotique surtout en fin de jeu (une course absolument pas fun en haut de cette liste de frustration). Une fois les premières heures passées, la magie s'estompe, les quêtes Fedex augmentent, on sent même un certain déséquilibre dans les puzzles et objectifs, ainsi que du remplissage pour étirer un peu la durée de vie. Peut-être que le fait d'y avoir joué en une seule fois à joué dans mon avis final, mais le résultat est là, je sais que j'ai des choses à y faire, mais je ne sais pas si j'ai envie d'y retourner. A faire en famille, mais ne donnez pas la manette, ou le clavier souris à un(e) novice ça risque de la frustrer d'avantage.
Ugh... Limited amount of coins that you can get by cleaning trash and doing side quest yara yara The fun part is that you have main quest that needs 50 coins and if you don't have them you stuck And to be honest i have absolute zero desire to farm those coins by opening a freaking Matryoska of chest or doings slots!
I really loved this little indie title! I'm surprised it has so little support and reviews. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this game and I very much recommend it! It took me about 6 hours to 100% with all achievements which were all fairly easy to obtain. If you do everything in the game you should get most of them on your first playthrough. I will also say that the controls have a bit of a learning curve but after about 20-30 minutes of gameplay I was able to get used to it. The story is very fun and entertaining as well! Very family friendly and I would recommend this to anyone of any age, kids and adults alike.
Милая и весёлая игра на пару вечеров, или на весь день в выходной) Нужно время, что бы привыкнуть к управлению, но юмор и прикольный стиль искупает это полностью. Единственное, что меня прям смутило - это слот-машина с ачивкой на выбивание джекпота. Надеюсь, есть какая-то стратегия кроме брутфорса, как эту ачивку выбить, иначе это такое себе( Спасибо за приятно проведённое время!
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