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Push and Pull your way through this heartfelt adventure! Fin, the mechanical whale you call home, is plagued by mischievous Squiddies. As Ernest Hemingwhale you set out on a Fin-tastic journey to help your friend with his unexpected guests.

WHALIEN is a short adventure based around a focused core mechanic that takes you into a charming world full of little details. Estimated playtime: 2-3 hours

Ernest Hemingwhale is the last remaining person living inside of Fin, the mechanical whale. When one day slimy Squiddies show up and start making a mess, Fin asks for help! Ernest sets out on an adventurous journey through the whale, trying to help his friend get rid of his unexpected guests!


Use your Gloves to push and pull all kinds of objects and elements within your proximity. Use your pearls -Mr. Push and Mrs. Pull - to manipulate objects from a distance. WHALIEN is designed around pushing and pulling, and everything you do in the game builds upon this mechanic.




Explore colorful locations, meet loveable characters and discover intriguing secrets on your journey through the insides of the whale!


Ernest Hemingwhale Ernest is the hero of our story. Despite his clumsiness, he gives his best to help Fin, his home and friend

Fin the whale Fin, the mechanical home of Ernest. Using a phonebook and charismatic profile pictures, the two can even chat. An important tool for Fin to help express the worries about his inner whale-being.

Squiddies Slimy guests that suddenly appeared inside Fin and started making mischief. Some of them even specialize in being a nuisance to Ernest.

Springpeople Even more guests? Unlike the Squiddies though, they seem to be quite helpful. What might those springy fellows be up to?


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