"Award-Winning Documentary Game Atuel Soon on Android"

Matajuegos has exciting news for fans of innovative gaming: their surrealist documentary game, Atuel, is set to launch on PC and Android later this year. The game's Steam page is now live, allowing eager players to pre-register. Google Play pre-registration is expected to follow shortly.

Hailing from Argentina, Matajuegos is an indie cooperative that first released Atuel on itch.io in September 2022. The game quickly caught the eye of the gaming community with its unique mix of documentary storytelling, experimental gameplay, and breathtaking, dreamlike visuals.

Atuel's innovative approach earned it the 'Innovation in Experience Design Award' at IndieCade 2022, along with numerous other accolades as a pioneering documentary game. It has also been featured at prestigious venues such as the Marché du Film at Cannes and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Curious about what Atuel looks like? Check out the trailer below.

What Do You Do in Atuel, the Documentary Game?

Atuel immerses players in the Atuel River Valley of Argentina, a region renowned for its beauty yet deeply impacted by climate change. The game offers an experiential journey where players transform into various animals and elements of the ecosystem, effectively becoming part of the landscape.

You might find yourself soaring through the sky one moment and flowing as the river the next. The game also integrates real-life interviews with historians, biologists, geologists, and local residents, who discuss the region's history, its current condition, and the looming future influenced by climate change.

Matajuegos partnered with the international documentary team, The 12.01 Project, to weave these compelling stories into the game. The visuals, inspired by the Cuyo desert, create an almost otherworldly atmosphere that sets Atuel apart.

While waiting for Android pre-registration to open, you can visit the Steam page or the official website for more details. Upon its mobile release, Atuel will feature localization in seven new languages and full controller support.

In the meantime, don't miss our coverage of another exciting new release, the open-world ski and snowboard game, Grand Mountain Adventure 2.