Adventure · June 16, 2020
Summer in Mara (2020)
‘Summer in Mara’ is a summer adventure with farming, crafting, and exploring mechanics set in a tropical archipelago. ‘Summer in Mara’ is a single-player experience in a calm, relaxing environment, with a handmade look and an exciting narrative. You will be Koa, a little adventurer girl who wants to explore the world that surrounds her. In ‘Summer in Mara’ you’ll have to take care of your own island, harvest your crops, create new tools and buildings, and sail with your boat to discover new islands and secrets. KEY FEATURES - An open ocean with over 20 islands to explore. - Customize your own island with buildings, crops, and farm animals. - Over 25 characters to meet and befriend. - More than 300 quests to make Mara a better place. - Day and night cycle that has an effect on the world with climatic events. You’ll have your own island, but taking care of something like that is a lot of hard work. You’ll be able to plant trees to get wood and craft new tools and buildings with different materials. Or you can create crop fields to grow all kinds of vegetables. You’ll also have a farm with chickens and pigs to take care of. But be careful, because this isn’t as easy as it looks! You’ll also be able to fish in a pond or in the open sea, cut trees with your hatchet, build things with your hammer, and use a hoe to help you harvest your island. Koa will need your help. With a basic set of skills, she can acquire new abilities and learn from the world that surrounds her. We want you to feel like you’re growing up with Koa, bonding with her and with all the other people in the archipelago. You’ll be able to sail to new islands and find treasures and other secrets in the middle of the sea with your trusty boat, which you can upgrade with a little effort and time. With new islands come new people. You’ll talk and trade with over twenty characters, each one with their own story and life. They’ll give you quests, hints about the world, or just anecdotes about their experiences and travels. Getting to know them is a significant part of the game, so we put much effort into making them unique and exciting. But not everyone will be friendly. An evil corporation called Elit wants to conquer Mara and exploit the ocean. Napopo is one of their first victims, a strange creature that will seek Koa for help.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Life Sim · 190
- Relaxing · 189
- Farming Sim · 187
- Cozy · 179
- Exploration · 176
- Wholesome · 167
- Emotional · 157
- Surreal · 154
- Visual Novel · 151
- Hand-drawn · 150
- Cute · 149
- Agriculture · 147
- Crafting · 147
- Nature · 142
- Sandbox · 136
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Positive rating | 76% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 89% |
| Metacritic | 63/100 | Genre average 77 — top 95% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 9 h average | Top 38% for session depth among Adventure |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
76%Mostly Positive · 1.9k reviews
1.5k positive · 464 negative
Metacritic
63/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.4/10
Curator recommendations
1.4k
Press Quotes
“Summer in Mara sets out to deliver a calming, single-player narrative-driven experience in a bright and welcoming world.” 8.5/10 – Gamers Heroes “Summer in Mara is a super-fun and colourful adventure with a ton of content that you can enjoy for many hours.” 8.2/10 – Video Chums “Overall, Summer In Mara is a nice, quiet farming sim with plenty of warmth and charm, perfect for those who wish to get away from it all for a brief session or two.”…
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Portuguese - Brazil
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
9h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
8h
Typical completion time
Achievements
51
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 16, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Chibig |
| Base price | $1.99 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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