A small indie team from Germany, Pipapo Games, has released a new developer playthrough of their upcoming cozy cartography game, Map Map – A Game About Maps, which is currently in development for PC (Steam).
In Map Map, players embark on an adventure with a crew of companions, exploring beautiful, natural landscapes in search of hidden treasure. As the team’s cartographer, your job is to map out the islands by discovering ruins, landmarks, and other important spots. You’ll start with a blank map, and as you uncover new locations, you’ll fill it with detailed information. As you progress, you unlock new cartography tools to create even more accurate maps, which help guide your crew toward the treasure.
Players will also get to know the unique personalities of their crew members, forming bonds and welcoming new friends as they explore each island. Along the way, they’ll discover secret locations, ancient ruins, and even adorable animals. Map Map offers a relaxed, pressure-free experience with no distracting quest markers, allowing players to explore at their own pace and fully enjoy the whimsical world.
In the video, Lukas from Pipapo Games walks through an early demo of the game that was first playable at Gamescom 2024, showing off the tools and mechanics players will use to explore vibrant islands and hunt for treasure.