A slow-paced and interactive exploratory game

The Longest Road on Earth is a game published by Raw Fury. It plays like an interactive black-and-white album of everyday life. Developed by Brainwash Gang and TLR Games, this indie adventure game is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox devices.

With all its own graphic artistry, this quiet and poignant game is reminiscent of Maguite and Chants of Sennaar. With powerful visuals and profound lyrics sung by Beícoli that serve as narration, the game takes players through fragments of life — as seen through four very different sets of eyes.

What’s it about?

This laid-back adventure game features four anthropomorphic animal characters whose identity the player must assume, experiencing their lives one by one, without narration or dialog. They may capture fragments of time, ranging from a few days to the character’s entire existence, but all within a total gameplay of about three hours.

Who can play it?

With very simple controls, this adventure game in 29 languages is suitable for all ages. The Longest Road on Earth slowly takes the player through a journey free from challenges and failed states, where interaction takes place by holding down a button.

What’s special about it?

This 2D platformer boasts a black-and-white pixel art style. There are no collectibles, and the background music isn’t available after finishing the game. It’s simply an interactive album of everyday life.

A cause for introspection

The Longest Road on Earth is a no-frills album-style game that experiments with song-inspired narration. It enables players to empathize and interpret the gameplay as they see fit. Connect with each of the four characters to experience very different realities and feel nostalgic. Also, remember to appreciate the little things.