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Beasts of Maravilla Island

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.

What works

  • Beautiful and unique creature and environment designs
  • Relaxing and peaceful gameplay
  • Creative photography mechanics with photo album customization
  • Wholesome and simple story
  • Accessible and family-friendly

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some clunky controls and minor bugs
  • Limited puzzle complexity
  • Linear exploration with minimal challenge
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Conbunn Cardboard

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • Gecko Gods

  • Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past

  • Mika and The Witch's Mountain

  • Seasons after Fall

Less expressive

Games that feels like Beasts of Maravilla Island but with less self-expression and customization

  • Echoed World

  • Lilly Looking Through

  • Fire: Ungh’s Quest

  • Hidden Paws Mystery

  • AER Memories of Old

  • LOST EMBER

More strategic

Games that feels like Beasts of Maravilla Island but with more strategic problem-solving

  • Penko Park

  • The Witch of Fern Island

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias

  • Wytchwood

  • Sable

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Beasts of Maravilla Island: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill.

Last update: 04/08/2026