Olija

Olija

Released Jan 2021

Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

90% positive · 978 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Olija launched on January 28, 2021 as a complete, self-contained narrative adventure game. The store description presents it as a finished story with a clear beginning and end — Faraday's quest to escape Terraphage. There is no mention of post-launch content, DLC story expansions, or any ongoing content cycle. The only DLC released is a standalone soundtrack pack (April 6, 2021), which carries no implications for gameplay content. The sole gameplay-related post-launch update was version 1.1 on July 7, 2021, which delivered bug fixes and settings improvements. After that, developer communications went quiet entirely — the last post of any kind dates to July 7, 2021. No roadmaps, content announcements, or future update plans have ever been communicated. The game fits the profile of a deliberate, complete release: a finite story-driven indie title that shipped as a finished product and received one round of polish patches before the developer moved on.
Evidence
The only DLC is a standalone soundtrack pack — no gameplay or story content expansions have been listed, released, or announced
dlc listing · Apr 6, 2021 source content shipped
high
Version 1.1 patch delivered bug fixes and settings improvements. This is the last developer communication on record, with no mention of future content.
news post · Jul 7, 2021 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Apr 2021

Media

Details

Publisher
Devolver Digital
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

Through adventurous exploration, narration and razor sharp combat, the player will discover a strange world and its inhabitants, including Olija, an enigmatic lady that Faraday finds himself bound to over time. Inspired by swashbuckling tales and cinematic adventure games, Olija is a story about facing the unknown in adversity.


Features:

  • Explore a mysterious and handcrafted world inspired by sailor's legends and Asian fantasy.
  • Wield the Harpoon of legend and rethink movement through platforming, puzzle and combat.
  • Rescue fellow castaways and meet curious characters to learn more about Terraphage and the enigmatic Olija.
  • Beautiful melancholic soundtrack inspired by Flamenco, lo-fi and traditional Japanese music.
  • Craft magic hats!
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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