Finding Polka

Released Aug 2026

Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!

100% positive · 107 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 6 Oct 2026 $7.99 $9.99 −20%

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Evaluation

Finding Polka launched on August 11, 2026, and has received a handful of post-launch patches adding a BingoBook achievement tracker, a skip feature for the shooting stage, and several bug fixes — all quality-of-life work rather than new content expansions. The clearest signal about the game's future comes from a September 4, 2026 developer news post announcing their participation in Tokyo Game Show 2026. In that post, the developer wrote: "This will also be the final exhibition for the developer behind Finding Polka," and "We hope this will be a chance to personally thank everyone who has played the game and supported its journey." This language strongly indicates that the developer considers the game a completed work and does not plan further content — it reads as a farewell statement to the community. No DLC, expansions, or future updates have been announced anywhere in the game's store listing or news history. The game shipped as a self-contained cozy adventure with no live service structure, no season passes, and no unreleased DLC on the store.

Evidence

Developer announces Tokyo Game Show 2026 participation, describing it as 'the final exhibition for the developer behind Finding Polka' and thanking players for their support — language indicating the studio views the game's journey as complete.

news post · Sep 4, 2026 source development ending

high

Finding Polka officially launched. Developer expresses gratitude for support during development, with no mention of post-launch content plans.

news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

lidlocks

Publisher

PARCO GAMES

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Adventure Casual Cozy Wholesome Platformer Exploration Hidden Object Cute Family Friendly Funny Relaxing Atmospheric Hand-drawn Dogs Isometric

About this game

I have friends I want to see
I have family I want to see

Frendy lives a peaceful life with her beloved dog Jazz.

One day, in front of a flower shop, she spots a dog that looks just like Polka,

the dog Frendy had in her childhood.

Before she knew it, Frendy and Jazz were chasing after it ー

A cozy interactive adventure where you find Polka somewhere on the map.

A simple world drawn in ballpoint pen welcomes you with playful humor.

Unique characters await you at the end of your adventure!

You can high-five them and become friends.

Friends are reliable allies who will help and cheer you on when you face trouble.

No dialogue, no spoken words. The characters convey their feelings through expressions, subtle gestures, and sound effects.

Even without words, they laugh, they get surprised, and they become friends ー

Various mini games are available throughout the area, including putt-putt golf, whac-a-mole, soccer shootout, boat racing, watermelon splitting, and volleyball. These are not required for story progression and are optional side activities you can enjoy freely.

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026