Book of Travels

RPG· Relaxing· Choices Matter· Walking Simulator

Released Oct 2021

Ready your pack, grab your walking stick and step into a world of mystery. Craft your character and immerse yourself in the enchanted lands of Braided Shore.

72% positive · 2,175 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $4.99

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Evaluation

Book of Travels has reached the end of its development. On April 15, 2026, Might and Delight announced that the game would transition to an offline, single-player-only experience, with servers shutting down on July 31, 2026. The studio explicitly stated they could not deliver the multiplayer RPG they had originally envisioned, citing an unsustainable technical foundation. The Early Access label was removed from Steam, the price was cut from $29.99 to $4.99, and modding was opened to the community. A follow-up FAQ posted on April 24, 2026 further clarified: "With Book of Travels no longer being in active development, this means we are no longer actively creating new content or investigating new features." Any remaining developer involvement is limited strictly to bugs arising from the offline transition. On July 31, 2026 — the server shutdown date — the developer published a farewell post confirming the servers had been turned off. Alongside it, they released one final small content patch (version 0.61.1), described as completing work that was already in the pipeline when active development ceased. The post explicitly states: "This patch concludes the content we have for Book of Travels." The studio also released a Lore Compendium PDF and the full game soundtrack, fulfilling remaining Kickstarter obligations. No further content of any kind is planned. This followed a difficult period: in December 2024, the studio had disclosed significant team downsizing but expressed intent to continue patching the game. That path was ultimately closed by the April 2026 announcement. The July 31, 2026 final patch and server shutdown represent the definitive end of the game's content lifecycle.

Evidence

Developer farewell post confirms servers have been shut down and explicitly states: 'This patch concludes the content we have for Book of Travels.' A Lore Compendium and full OST were also released, fulfilling remaining Kickstarter obligations.

news post · Jul 31, 2026 source development ending

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Final content patch (0.61.1) released alongside the server shutdown, adding 3 new rooms and 10 new events — described as wrapping up content already in the pipeline when active development ceased.

news post · Jul 31, 2026 source content shipped

high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

Book of Travels – 1 Year EA Anniversary Digital Goodies

Dec 2022

Released

Book of Travels - Soundtrack

Dec 2021

Media

Details

Developer

Might and Delight

Publisher

Might and Delight

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

Relaxing Choices Matter Walking Simulator RPG Adventure Character Customization Exploration Open World Fantasy Trading Hand-drawn Nonlinear Magic MMORPG Narrative

About this game

Book of Travels is a serene RPG adventure that sets you adrift in a fairytale world without the restraints of linear missions and plotlines.

Book of Travels is all about the journey, not the destination. Explore the wilds and visit the cities of the Braided Shore peninsula. Wander deep into the layers of this hand-drawn world, stumble upon its hidden places or unravel its many mysteries. There is no overarching goal and no real beginning or end.

Take note: This is a game for wayfinders and wanderers and your route is not pre-destined. Instead, it will be up to you to play in your own style and to shape your own journey. Whichever way you choose to travel, you’ll soon be adding your own chapters to Book of Travels.

Roleplaying and individual playstyles
Pick one of 12 different Forms in a detailed character creation sheet that focuses on personality and identity rather than stats and classes. The game allows you to play in a style that matches your character and set your own personal goals. Are you a danger-seeking adventurer, a stoic practitioner of magic binding, or a carefree tea drinking gambler?
A narrative that won’t hold your hand
Your travels will present you with randomly occurring events making your story unique and each session different from the last. Peel back the layers of diverse plotlines and discover a deep fairytale world.
A beautiful world of uncertainty
An intricate and unique world that draws inspiration from old-world fairytales, Eastern mythologies and early industrial eras. Intricate event chains unlock items, characters, deep world secrets, and hidden gameplay features and tricks.
Communicate using symbols
Learn to use a unique set of symbols to communicate with other players.
Innovative RPG systems
Define your character by unlocking and mastering 100+ abilities, magical skills and passive feats that will have a huge impact on your character and open different experiences of the game. Gain experience in numerous ways: by exploring, being courteous, gathering and trading. Battles can be rewarding, but you will learn more in defeat than in victory.
The world is a hand painted diorama
Experience a unique game view perspective ‘painted’ in a richly detailed art style. Click to walk like old school RPGs, but in scenes with 3-dimensional depth.

Last evaluated Aug 15, 2026