Loddlenaut

Loddlenaut

Released Nov 2023

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

98% positive · 6,239 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

Loddlenaut launched on November 16, 2023 and received two major free content updates post-launch: the Loddlepedia Update (June 27, 2024) and the Goddles Update (September 19, 2024), the latter described by the developer as their biggest update ever. After shipping the Goddles Update, the developer issued bug fix patches through January 31, 2025, and in October 2024 explicitly noted they would "be taking a break from development" while remaining attentive to bug reports. In March 2026, Moon Lagoon announced they are now focused on a new game called Budgie's Bug Shop, and stated directly: "Our main focus right now is exploring new projects, but that doesn't mean the book is completely closed on the world of Loddlenaut. Whenever we have anything to announce (big or small), we'll let all of you know." This statement indicates the studio has moved on to new projects but stops short of formally closing the door on Loddlenaut. However, there is no announced or unreleased content for Loddlenaut — no roadmap, no DLC listings, no specific commitments. The developer's communication since late 2024 has been centered entirely on Budgie's Bug Shop, with Loddlenaut mentioned only in the context of sales promotions. With no outstanding content commitments, a declared development break, and the studio's active focus shifted to a new title, the game's content is effectively complete as of the Goddles Update on September 19, 2024.
Evidence
Developer announced their new game Budgie's Bug Shop and stated their main focus is now exploring new projects, while leaving open the possibility of future Loddlenaut news without committing to anything specific.
news post · Mar 28, 2026 source development ending
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After the Goddles Update, developer stated they are taking a break from development but will continue monitoring bug reports.
news post · Oct 30, 2024 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Nov 2023

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Secret Mode
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set on a vibrant alien planet. Play as an interstellar custodian who is tasked with cleaning up the pollution left behind by a spacefaring mega-corporation. Befriend local axolotl-like creatures and explore sunken corporate ruins as you revive the planet’s lush ecosystems.

🚀 Explore an open-world alien planet

🐠 Raise aquatic critters called “loddles” that grow based on what they eat

🔫 Clean up icky goop and floating debris with your bubble gun

🌟 Unlock special gadgets to clean different types of ocean pollution

🛠️ Recycle collected trash to craft useful items and upgrades

BRING GUP-14 BACK TO LIFE

Your mission: Clean up the ocean planet of GUP-14 after it was abandoned by GUPPI, a mega-corporation that makes and sells everything from soda to spaceships. When you first arrive on the planet, you’ll find yourself amid murky waters, oil spills, and scattered junk.

Within the polluted environments, you’ll find remnants of GUPPI’s buildings, ships, and machinery all sunken to the ocean floor. Discover clues about the planet’s past inhabitants as you clean up the mess they left behind using an assortment of high-tech gadgets.

BEFRIEND ALL THE LODDLES

As you clean up the planet, you’ll run into axolotl-like aliens known as “loddles.” Protect them from the polluted waters and feed them aquatic fruits while you make their planet habitable again. Depending on their diet, loddles will grow in different ways and develop unique traits and abilities that will further enable them to survive on this polluted planet.

When the loddles are strong enough and the waters are cleaner, release them back into the wild and watch them thrive!

Goddles Update

Explore an expanded planet with three new caves that each contain a lost loddle with a new rare cosmetic mutation! Delve even deeper to discover Goddle Grotto, a secret sixth biome that is home to three mythical Goddles. Make use of the new gardening system to collect seedlings, grow your own flora, and increase each biome's resistance to pollution. Plus, track the positions of all pollutants with the new Global Pollution Tracker, expand your backpack with the new Inventory Capacity Module, and acquire gold versions of your tools by completing different milestones that will ultimately unlock a modified ending cutscene.

Loddlepedia Update

Track your loddle evolutions and see which ones you’ve yet to discover. Plus enjoy a new loddle ability, new loddle personality traits, new biome diversity ratings, and a new way to boost around the ocean!

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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