Creatures of Ava
Released Aug 2024
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
86% positive · 536 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
Creatures of Ava launched on August 7, 2024 as a complete single-player narrative adventure. Following launch, the developer shipped two free quality-of-life updates: the Explorer Update on September 25, 2024 (adding creature respawns and navigation improvements) and the Collectibles Update on October 1, 2024 (adding Scout Bot companions to help players find hidden items). These were polish and accessibility improvements rather than new story content or expansions.
All three DLC items listed on the store — an artbook/soundtrack bundle and two cosmetic trinket sets — were released on launch day (August 7, 2024). No unreleased DLC is listed.
The most significant post-launch news from the developer is the August 11, 2025 announcement of their next game, Peregrino — an entirely separate title. This signals that Inverge Studios has moved on from Creatures of Ava to a new project, and no further updates or content for Creatures of Ava have been communicated since October 2024. The developer has not announced any expansions, DLC, or future updates for the game, and the gap between the last communication about Creatures of Ava (October 1, 2024) and today (June 21, 2026) — with the studio now publicly focused on a new game — strongly indicates development on this title has concluded.
Evidence
Inverge Studios announced a brand new game, Peregrino, with its own store page and wishlist — indicating the studio has moved on to their next project.
Creatures of Ava launched as a complete narrative action-adventure game on August 7, 2024.
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
11 bit studios
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Features:
- Join a young nature explorer, Vic, on her expedition to planet Ava
- Explore 4 distinct and colorful ecosystems bustling with life
- Tame over 20 wild creatures with the music of a special flute
- Meet the naam, Ava’s inhabitants, and learn their unique customs
- Save the planet’s inhabitants from an infection called “the withering”
- Help Vic solve the secrets of Ava and her own troubled past
Can you save a life?
Welcome to Creatures of Ava, a unique creature-saver game inviting you to explore a world brimming with wild beings. Instilling joy and wonder, they provide a unique bond that enables you to utilize their skills for traversing the planet and solving environmental challenges. Once peaceful creatures, they now succumb to an unknown infection driving them to behave aggressively, which makes your mission to save them an urgent necessity.Exploration-driven Gameplay
The gameplay encourages curiosity-driven exploration of its distinct ecosystems—such as the colorful Nari jungle or mysterious Mâruba swamp—creating an interconnected world. With non-aggressive combat mechanics designed for healing rather than defeating and indigenous Flute melodies that you play to tame creatures, the game further highlights the creature-saver nature of the experience.Meaningful Narrative
Step into the shoes of Vic, a 22-year-old nature adventurer as she navigates through the immersive expedition alongside Tabitha, a composed and astute researcher. Together, you confront the recurring infection—called “the withering” by the local race of Naam—threatening Ava’s inhabitants. The game's narrative, co-created by Rhianna Pratchett, is a journey of wonder and mystery but also discovery, leading to the revelation of the planet's captivating secrets.Saving Through Understanding
Creatures of Ava is a game featuring a dense, populated world of rich ecosystems filled with creatures that play a vital role in the planet’s natural balance. It goes beyond traditional creature-related genres, offering a deeper understanding and connection with the things you’ll encounter on Ava. Once you come to understand the true meaning of the infection, you will be challenged to step out of the human-centric point of view and learn about the real toll it takes to preserve the primal beauty at the very roots of Ava.After all, can you save something you don't understand?
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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