A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale is a cozy exploration adventure from developers ln404 and akinat0 that invites players into the strange and welcoming town of Whaleville—located entirely inside a giant whale. With gentle pacing, charming dialogue, and a wind-up boat used for navigation, the game focuses on curiosity, small interactions, and quiet discoveries rather than pressure or challenge.
Set in a surreal world that feels somewhere between A Short Hike and a whimsical storybook, the game encourages players to explore at their own speed, meet unusual locals, and uncover the secrets of this living environment.
➡️ Wishlist or View A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445590/A_Completely_Fictional_Story_About_a_City_Inside_a_Whale/
🎬 Trailer
🎮 Let’s Play
Creator Mon EvenStar explores A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale in this relaxed early playthrough, showcasing Whaleville’s gentle pacing, tactile wind-up boat controls, and the game’s quietly humorous characters. The video highlights how exploration unfolds naturally—without timers or pressure—letting the world’s charm take center stage.
It’s a great look at how the steering mechanics feel in motion and how conversations with Whaleville’s residents shape the tone of the experience.
Creator channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@MonEvenStar 🎥
đź“ť What Players & Previews Are Saying
Press previews
- “A Short Hike meets Moby Dick in this demo for a quirky laid-back exploration sim.” — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Professional Moron describes Whaleville as a charming and unusual setting filled with personality and gentle humor.
Steam player impressions (from Steam user reviews)
- Token (Steam user): “I don’t play that much comfy games but this one in particular really is charming, with its music, artstyle, simplistic gameplay (and puzzles)… you can safely go around in your own space and won’t be punished for it.”
- TabbyAbby (Steam user): “Cute game, with cute characters, and cute… everything! Give this a chance and you’ll be surprised to see that it’s a lovely, cute time.”
- <CORTEZ> (Steam user): “You can tell the creators put love into every detail, every line of dialogue, and every illustration.”
- ShadowMask (Steam user): “Perfect for relaxing and giggling at jokes.”
- naapsuland (Steam user): “Yoku’s Island Express vibe, NICE VISUAL, do I recommend? YES.”
These early impressions consistently highlight atmosphere, humor, and relaxed exploration as the game’s biggest strengths.
đź‘Ą Developer Spotlight
ln404 and akinat0 are crafting a distinctly gentle narrative exploration experience that leans heavily into mood, worldbuilding, and tactile interaction. Rather than focusing on challenge or progression systems, their design centers on wandering, conversation, and discovery.
The choice to place an entire town inside a whale immediately sets the tone: imaginative, slightly surreal, and deeply character-driven. It’s a setting that invites curiosity—and rewards it with small moments instead of spectacle.
đź’ Final Thoughts
A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale stands out because it embraces slow exploration in a way many modern games avoid. There are no timers. No fail states. No pressure to optimize your path. Just a peculiar town, a wind-up boat, and a cast of residents waiting to be met.
If you enjoy cozy exploration games like A Short Hike or Yoku’s Island Express, Whaleville looks like a world worth visiting.
➡️ Wishlist the game on Steam to follow development and updates:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445590/A_Completely_Fictional_Story_About_a_City_Inside_a_Whale/
🗂️ Game Summary
Developer: ln404, akinat0
Genre: Cozy Exploration Adventure, Narrative Indie
Status: Demo available / In development
➡️ View on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445590/A_Completely_Fictional_Story_About_a_City_Inside_a_Whale/
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