Bottle: Pilgrim Redux

Bottle: Pilgrim Redux

Released Nov 2017

Bottle: Pilgrim is a story of loss, regret and redemption, which reminds us that while we cannot change the things we have done, we can always learn from our mistakes.

80% positive · 262 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Bottle: Pilgrim Redux is a narrative walking simulator that launched on November 10, 2017 and received its last meaningful update — a substantial overhaul titled the "Redux Update" — on November 7, 2020. That free update reworked the game's visuals, audio, and gameplay significantly enough that the title itself changed to "Bottle: Pilgrim Redux." No DLC has ever been listed for this game, and the developer has made no announcements of any future content for it. Since the Redux Update, the developer's communications have shifted entirely toward new, separate games. In February 2024, the developer announced Purpose 1951, a new walking simulator. In November 2025, they shared a demo for yet another new project, The Promise Tree of Alden. These posts confirm the developer remains active, but their focus has moved on from Bottle: Pilgrim Redux. The store description describes a fixed, self-contained experience — seven levels, a specific running time of over an hour, and a complete story. The "Redux" branding reflects the 2020 overhaul and signals the finished state of the game. There is no indication from the developer that any further updates or content are planned for this title.
Evidence
Developer announced their next game, The Promise Tree of Alden, with a demo now live on Steam. No mention of any further updates to Bottle: Pilgrim Redux.
news post · Nov 27, 2025 source development ending
high
Developer released the 'Redux Update', a major free overhaul that improved visuals, audio, and gameplay, and renamed the game to Bottle: Pilgrim Redux. This is the last update to the game itself.
news post · Nov 7, 2020 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Tonguç Bodur
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

“I can remember every detail of my wife’s appearance, even though she’s been gone for nearly ten years. I remember how her cheekbones would rise when she smiled; I remember her long, raven-black hair, flowing down her back like a shiny waterfall. I also remember how she looked without hair…”

Every year, at the same time, a man makes a personal pilgrimage from the top of a mountain to a beach far below. Bottle: Pilgrim is a story of loss, regret and redemption, which reminds us that while we cannot change the things we have done, we can always learn from our mistakes.

  • A highly immersive first-person “walking simulator”, with full voice narration and a running time of over an hour
  • Relaxing gameplay, with very light “puzzle” elements and some collectible items
  • 7 unique locations/levels, ranging from spacious outdoor environments to more claustrophobic interiors
  • A wide variety of lighting and weather conditions, including rain, snow, and a beautiful beach setting at sundown
  • Atmospheric sound design, with dynamic music designed to carry the player through the highs and lows of their journey
  • An emotionally-charged storyline spread across a twenty-year period, told through a combination of flashbacks and the present day

Save progression: The game saves your progression at the beginning of each chapter.

PS: The core aspect of this game is the story along with the atmosphere. It is recommended for those who mostly seek to experience the mood.
PPS: The Redux update changes are listed, pinned on the game hub.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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