Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

ustwo Games

Rank: #3 / 6
Released: 2020
Studio: ustwo Games
Genre: adventure video game, photography game

At a glance

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a single-player adventure about exploring a Mediterranean island and helping protect its wildlife. Alba visits her grandparents and joins her friend Ines for a summer on the island. After seeing an animal in danger, she begins organizing a response: founding a wildlife group, gathering volunteers and helping people around town join the effort. Exploration takes in beaches, an old castle and other parts of the island, where players can look for different animal species. The game is designed to be played at your own pace, with no rush to complete the adventure. It includes Steam achievements and full controller support, along with camera comfort, color alternatives and custom volume controls. Alba was developed by ustwo Games and is listed for Windows and macOS. Its Steam listing gives Windows as a platform. The game was released on December 11, 2020.

Who it is for

It suits players who want a relaxed, single-player island adventure focused on wildlife, exploration and rallying local volunteers. It is listed for Windows and macOS.

What is good

Single-player adventure
Explore a Mediterranean island
Find animal species
Full controller support

What to know first

Single-player only
Steam listing specifies Windows

Verdict

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure centers on island exploration and a community effort to protect wildlife, with play at an unhurried pace. It is a fit for solo players looking for that kind of adventure rather than multiplayer play.