Fall of Porcupine

Fall of Porcupine

Released Jun 2023

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

76% positive · 727 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

Fall of Porcupine launched on June 15, 2023 as a complete, self-contained narrative adventure. The only DLC — "Save the World Bonus Content" — shipped on the same day as the base game. Following launch, the team issued a series of bug-fix patches through July 2023, then added the previously delayed Asian language support (Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) on September 28, 2023, completing the game's promised feature set. On June 15, 2024 — the game's one-year anniversary — Critical Rabbit's Narrative Designer Sebastian Hesse published a heartfelt retrospective message that explicitly signals the studio has moved on. The post reads: "Maybe we'll come back some day - but for now, our journey takes a different direction." This is a clear, direct statement from the developer that active work on Fall of Porcupine has concluded. No further updates, announcements, or content have appeared since that post. The game is complete.
Evidence
On the game's one-year anniversary, Critical Rabbit's Narrative Designer wrote a closing message stating 'Maybe we'll come back some day - but for now, our journey takes a different direction,' explicitly signaling that the studio has moved on from Fall of Porcupine.
news post · Jun 15, 2024 source development ending
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The promised Asian language support (Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean) was added, fulfilling the final outstanding commitment made at launch. This appears to be the last substantive update to the game.
news post · Sep 28, 2023 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Step into the town of Porcupine and take to the well-loved scrubs of Finley, the newest fledgling doctor to join the ranks of St. Ursula's hospital. As the seasons in the small-town change and life starts to stir, you'll soon realize that things aren't always what they seem: Not everyone is honest with themselves and others, the healthcare industry is not as illustrious as it seemed in medical school, and the work/life balance Finley strives toward might be impossible to achieve.

Check out the "Save the World" Edition

Explore A Beautiful, Diverse World

Not only is there a lot to discover in the old hospital, but also in the small town of Porcupine itself. Take the time to meet the villagers and have a beer with them in the local pub, take a trip to the nearby forest, or spend quality time with your friends.

Hardened Professionals, Sweet Friends

The blunt head doctor, the selfless nurse, Finley's smart friends, and many other residents populate the small town of Porcupine. Engage in funny, profound, and sometimes serious dialogues, in which you'll be able to choose your answers and influence your relationships.

Demonstrate Your Skills and Empathy

You don't even have time to look at the clock because your patients are waiting! Investigate what's wrong with them through your conversations and treat them in different minigames that challenge you in logic, speed, and skill.

Expose Social Injustice And Structural Problems

At first glance, the small town is a warm, friendly place where everyone knows and greets each other. But if you live there for any length of time, you'll suspect that not everyone is as honest as they pretend to be – especially in an unhealthy healthcare-system.

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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