Burly Men at Sea

Burly Men at Sea is a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who step away from the ordinary to seek adventure.

Set in the waters of early 20th-century Scandinavia, the game’s story branches through a series of encounters with creatures from folklore. You play as storyteller and wayfinder, shaping the narrative around three ungainly heroes. Play through once for a single tale, then set sail again to uncover paths to new adventures.

SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award nominee (2016), finalist for Best Adventure Game/RPG (Intel Level Up 2016), and selected for festivals and showcases internationally.

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BRANCHING STORY: Play through multiple adventures, each designed to be completed in a single sitting.

INTERACTIVE WORLD: Shape the narrative through interaction with characters and the world around them, set inside a draggable, interactive vignette.

PLAYFUL AESTHETIC: Colorful art style with handcrafted animation, set to a whimsical original soundtrack inspired by the game’s Scandinavian setting.

No in-app purchases or ads.

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“5/5” —TIME

“Delightful.” —The Guardian

“I now feel like an impatient kid at bedtime, wanting the next chapter instead of going to sleep.” —Rock, Paper, Shotgun

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Burly Men at Sea is the second game from husband-and-wife team Brain&Brain, developed during their own adventures as nomads and erstwhile farmhands.