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Game
Game2020
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Developer ustwo games
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a 2020 open-world adventure game developed and published by Ustwo Games. It was released on iOS, macOS and Windows in 2020, and for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in 2021. The Windows and console ports were published by PID Games along with Ustwo. The game focuses on exploring the island and conserving wildlife. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
394 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
98
LovedLoved
274 positive · 5 negative
95% range 96–99%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 274 | 5 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 27 | 0 | 86 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
4,060 of 4,145 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
99% recommend · 255 yes, 3 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 258 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (8,251 of 8,432 positive).
Players describe Alba as a short, wholesome, and relaxing wildlife photography game. [1][2][3] Many praise its charming art style, music, and environmental message. [1][4][5] Some find it too simple or idealistic, with a few technical issues. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [1]
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is such a wonderful experience. The art style is adorable, the story is wholesome, and the message about caring for nature is really meaningful. The gameplay might feel a bit simple though, but since it only takes around 3–4 hours to finish, I did not get bored when playing it. I hope there will be a sequel someday, maybe with more animals to discover and some deeper educational details …
- [2]
This game is absolutely precious. Very chill, easy, cozy game. You just run around taking pictures of different animals/birds and it's very easygoing, you don't even need to complete the collection for the 100%. All achievements are story-based and you don't have to worry about missing them, which is a relief! It's just so, so dang cute and wholesome and I have to recommend it, especially as an easy 100%!
- [12]
Charming game that's short and fun. Given the price though, get it on sale. Pros: - Lot of fun - Great music - Fun, charming story and characters Cons: - When you are prompted to nod or shake your head, there's occasionally a bug that prevents you from doing it. A bit of button mashing and/or waiting gets passed it though. - Not having any sort of info or 'neat facts' about the animals you picture seems like a …
- [3]
Nature is peace Short review for short and a lovely game. Alba is chill and cozy exploration game where you take photos of animals (mostly birds) and get a description of each species. You arrive at a small town to your grandparents and help to keep the town green. You can fix things, pick up the trash to keep the nature clean and just exlore the beautiful world. There's not much else to it. It's a short game with a …
- [4]
It’s a short, relaxing game with great music, and for every copy sold they plant a tree. So it’s more than just good it’s fun, relaxing, and worth trying.
Summarised from 34 of the 358 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Alba: A Wildlife Adventure talk about wholesome and relaxing experience; those who didn't talk about gameplay is too simple for some. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
It received positive reviews on Metacritic. Christian Donlan of Eurogamer praised the realism present in the game's environments, writing "All these animals are a delight when they're knocking about, and when you find them flapping in oil or trapped in the shrink-wrap handcuffs from an idle six-pack, it's impossible not to leap in and help them immediately." Donlan also enjoyed the island setting of Pinar del Mar, calling it "the Spanish holiday island of everyone's dreams" and "beautifully observed". Game Informer' Marcus Stewart liked the photography mechanic of Alba, although he expressed disappointment at the lack of variety among animals. He also appreciated the straightforward side…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 394 · most liked firstNeva and Alba happy with their Game Award! Thank you all for your congratulations messages🤍🐺
neutral · AI labelView post →I can't speak to what Jessica Alba and Sean Penn and them are feeling but the most profound fan experiences of my life came at the one playoff game my team won in a series they were obviously going to lose. Much of that is a New Jersey Nets brain damage issue, but some of it is elemental fan shit.
neutral · AI labelView post →Since launch I've seen quite a few comparisons between Mythwrecked and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. Love that game, so super chuffed about that! 💙
positive · AI labelView post →BREAKING: Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be suspended for Inter Miami's match against FC Cincinnati this weekend for skipping the MLS All-Star Game. www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi...
neutral · AI labelView post →I joined @ustwogames.co.uk 9 years ago! I'm so proud of the work I've been able to do during my career so far with them, and so happy I get to make games with the best bunch of people. Monument Valley 2 Assemble with Care Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Monument Valley 3 I love making colorful art!!
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't think I post enough of the work I've done as part of my job at Ustwo games. I composed this little marketing scene for Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. Also modelled the castle and a good chunk of the foliage 🍃
neutral · AI labelView post →In my game, these two aren't even officially locked in romance yet, but here I am, drawing domestic love because I can Alba humming tavern songs on Lucanis' thighs, in Dellamorte Estate, Treviso 💜 (Lucanis Dellamorte & Alba de Riva/Rook [he/they]) #DragonAgeTheVeilguard #LousticArt
neutral · AI labelView post →You will like our indie game if you played these games: 🐧 Kaze No Notam 🐧 Lil Gator Game 🐧 Pilotwings 🐧Alba A Wildlife Adventure
neutral · AI labelView post →Future Legacy teammates 🫂 Alba Caño & Annie Karich met up post-game after FC Barcelona visited Club América for a friendly.
neutral · AI labelView post →Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not participate in Wednesday night’s All-Star Game, MLS confirmed Wednesday. Miami communicated to the league that the two players would not be traveling or playing in the game, a spokesperson said.
neutral · AI labelView post →May I offer some Lucalba/Rookanis in these trying times☺️ Please keep in mind I haven't seen their romance yet so I dunno what actually happens in game <3 Don't spoil it for me, thanks! (Lucanis Dellamorte & Alba de Riva/Rook[he/they]) #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard #LousticArt
neutral · AI labelView post →Dances & Candlelight🕯️🕺 (Lucanis Dellamorte & Alba de Riva/Rook[he/they]) Older Lucalba post-game always makes me smile <3 Especially after designing matching outfits for them🥰 #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard #DATV #LousticArt #LucanisDellamorte #AlbadeRiva
neutral · AI labelView post →Inter Miami won MLS Cup behind two assists from Lionel Messi and a game-winning goal by Rodrigo De Paul. Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have now played their final match, going out as champions. Here's how it all went down www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
neutral · AI labelView post →Old art, but some doodles of a magical rat named Alba that I doodled for a tabletop game I played with friends not too long ago. He wound up, uh, a biiiit big. :P
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished Alba on stream. Aw, what can I say. This cute little game touched my heart with its sincerity and environmental message.
positive · AI labelView post →Going live in a few minutes with a cozy game called Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. I was originally going to play more Ni no Kuni, but I still had some stuff I needed to work out with my capture card. But today should be a lot of fun. 😊💕 www.youtube.com/live/Lf3Adno...
neutral · AI labelView post →NEWS: MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati after they skipped All-Star Game, enforcing rule that players must take part. I spoke with commissioner Don Garber about what he called a "very difficult decision." www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
neutral · AI labelView post →Currently working out the logistics of Alba & Ater from watching #KingdomHearts 3 cutscenes. It's likely nonsense but I'll be making a play by play PDF and sharing it later while I explore potential rulesets. 🩵 #kh #スカラアドカエルム #scalaadcaelum
neutral · AI labelView post →Cheerleader Alba Zevon has been snatched. Left tightly bound and gagged it looks like she is going to miss the game today! Don't miss this hot clip available today at bondagemischief.com and clips4sale.com/store/26972. @clips4sale.com
neutral · AI labelView post →I dunno what's going to happen in game, but this is canon to me now💜 (Lucanis & Alba "Rook") 1h30 (over-rendered) doodle #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard #LucanisDellamorte
neutral · AI labelView post →The MLS All-Star Game will be missing some of its biggest stars. Jordi Alba and James Rodríguez were both slated to participate in the skills challenge but were scrapped from the lineup. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has been absent from All-Star events ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
neutral · AI labelView post →Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas on the suspensions of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game: "It's a bad rule-- But it's a rule nonetheless." "The decision of sitting out (the All-Star Game) was made by the club."
neutral · AI labelView post →Started playing Alba: A Wildlife Adventure and this truly is the game of all time
neutral · AI labelView post →Inter Miami are into the conference semifinals. On a Messi masterclass, a fluid attack without Suarez and the “subconscious”, but never spoken, desire to extend the careers of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets one game at a time. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's hard to overstate just how much more Inter Miami can look like a normal, functioning soccer team without Jordi Alba on the field. Legend of the game. Elite attacking presence. Offers less than zero defensively at this stage. Potential for much better balance in '26.
neutral · AI labelView post →I doodled Alba de Riva's outfits for his Companion AU 🫶 Some based on my original designs, others on in-game armours, and a few other mixing both 💖 Which one is your fave? 👀 (Sorry for the terrible lighting, taking pencil sketches pictures at night is💀) #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard
neutral · AI labelView post →I can only get the Scotland women's rugby game on BBC Alba with the commentary in Scots Gaelic. I thought I was having a stroke and just couldn't understand her really thick accent
neutral · AI labelView post →Neva Prologue Review Princess Mononoke: The First Encounter 9/10 + This is a delightful hour-long experience that tells the story of how Neva and Alba first met one another + The Game art is beautiful +/- Having to jump precisely can sometimes make platforming frustrating
neutral · AI labelView post →Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is such a wonderful experience. The art style is adorable, the story is wholesome, and the message about caring for nature is really meaningful. The gameplay might feel a bit simple though, but since it only takes around 3–4 hours to finish, I did not get bored when playing it. I hope there will be a sequel someday, maybe with more animals to discover and some deeper educational details about them Also, a huge thanks to my friend 💖Scummy Christ💖 for gifting me this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm a bit in love with Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. It is so sweet, and gentle, and earnest - just everything I love about an indie game ❤️ Plus, animals!
positive · AI labelView post →bought the game because of the one download = one tree planted incentive. short but sweet game about the importance of nature conservation which always remains a relevant topic. let this be a reminder to donate, recycle, thrift and continue educating yourself on sustainable consumption! stop using generative ai, which not only harms the environment but also harms communities. although one person's efforts may seem minor in the grand scale of things, that's no reason to not try and be better,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi! I’m trying out a super cute game called Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. Live right now on twitch.tv/ashsaidhi
neutral · AI labelView post →Someone recommended this game after I mentioned "A Short Hike" was one of my favorites. Unfortunately, Alba did not scratch that same itch. Alba is just a little too simple and straightforward for my tastes. There wasn't really any sense of surprise or discovery while exploring the island. The narrative was full of tired tropes, the dialogue was skip-worthy, and the characters lacked distinct and memorable personalities. That said, Alba is still a solid, well-crafted, cute cozy exploration…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The before and after edit/redraw is crazy lmao Here's Alba De Riva in every Dragon Age games (with the hairstyles, make-ups and outfits matching the year[s] each game take places in <3) Individual pictures + timelapses⤵ #AlbaDeRiva #DragonAge
neutral · AI labelView post →The Ultimate Wholesome Photography Adventure Rating: 10/10 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is that rare kind of video game that leaves you feeling lighter than when you started it. It trades high-stakes combat and tough puzzles for something much rarer: pure, unadulterated community spirit, environmental care, and the simple, profound joy of wildlife photography. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3767687286 Pro Photographer's Perspective As a professional photographer, it is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not sure that Messi and Alba sitting out of the All-Star Game, and what probably only would have been a 15-minute outing anyway, is worth the risk of not being able to play Saturday in an important game for Inter Miami and #FCCincy.
neutral · AI labelView post →Just saw a watch ad featuring Jessica Alba dancing sexy and uhhhh I would like to publicly apologize for letting her game slip from my mind
neutral · AI labelView post →If you are looking for a cozy adventure game, Alba is on sale this month! #cozygaming #gamesky
positive · AI labelView post →some Alba fan art doodles (although Im not sure it counts as fanart if its a game I worked on)
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi!! Thanks so much for checking out Alba: A Wildlife Adventure! What an adorable game!! Thank you @cococonfession.bsky.social @somagreen.bsky.social @retroraji.com @vognetwork.com for the raids!! See you for some Oblivion later!
positive · AI labelView post →In-game, if you select 'Approach the mysterious Absol' on the bridge, you'll meet Cathbad, a mystical Absol archdruid from Alba, a far-off land. They sense an ill omen, and you seem to have been caught in it. Can you swim against the tides and escape your fate? Art by @durenkun.bsky.social.
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished Neva Prologue DLC ✅ As the title says this DLC takes place before the main game, telling the story of how Alba (main character) and Neva met. Game is so stunning to look at with new locations, gameplay mechanics and enemies. I'm still on the opinion that the platforming is just fine.
neutral · AI labelView post →Not really my type of game, its pretty much a relaxation/vacation simulator and I can see how that would be beneficial to alot of people, the game really just has the ability to make you feel at ease. It's mechanically sound and fun to play, just wish there was different ways to get around the island.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Breaking: MLS announces Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not be available to play tomorrow vs. #FCCincy due to their decision to not attend the All-Star Game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba did not travel and will not be participating in tonight's MLS All-Star Game. League needs to speak to club before confirming player availability for Saturday. MLS board of governors currently in session. www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
neutral · AI labelView post →I am quite enjoying Alba, a cute game about taking photos of birds and saving a nature sanctuary, but I question the judgment of these archeologists who love having a random child pluck medieval artifacts out of their dig grid for them.
positive · AI labelView post →Too much shot-making from Spain in the end and Germany couldn't keep up. Spain take bronze with an 81-58 win. Lots of hugs for Alba Torrens - might just be celebrating a WC medal, or could be her last game in Spanish colours. Martin got Player of the Game and it was an easy pick. #FIBAWWC
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is absolutely precious. Very chill, easy, cozy game. You just run around taking pictures of different animals/birds and it's very easygoing, you don't even need to complete the collection for the 100%. All achievements are story-based and you don't have to worry about missing them, which is a relief! It's just so, so dang cute and wholesome and I have to recommend it, especially as an easy 100%!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alba: A Wildlife Adventure -- This game is ADORABLE. You are a young kid on a holiday with your grandparents and decide to help save the local nature preserve. You catalogue fauna on the island and help the locals. store.steampowered.com/app/1337010/...
positive · AI labelView post →!!! Thank you, Alba! I'm Ellie, a graduate game designer specialised in 2D art from Germany! I'm looking to break in to the creative career but until then I make silly little guys on the weekends! (✿◡‿◡)
neutral · AI labelView post →Nature is peace Short review for short and a lovely game. Alba is chill and cozy exploration game where you take photos of animals (mostly birds) and get a description of each species. You arrive at a small town to your grandparents and help to keep the town green. You can fix things, pick up the trash to keep the nature clean and just exlore the beautiful world. There's not much else to it. It's a short game with a handful of simple quests. Very good for a relaxed session. Graphically it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →30 Day Challenge of Video Game Characters I Love! 😍 DAY 26 Alba from Neva This game is so beautiful and I think that Alba is just a wonderful character to play. She is determined to keep Neva safe and you can really feel her desperation and love as she fights and journeys together with her.
positive · AI labelView post →I love this game and finished it in 1 afternoon instead of doing my laundry. No clean clothes for work the next day but WORTH IT! 11/10 game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can confirm that James Rodriguez did not travel for the MLS vs Liga MX All-Star Game. Sergio Ramos slated to arrive tomorrow. Jordi Alba was scrapped from skills challenge tonight. No word yet on Messi’s participation. www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's WXV game day!! If you can't make it to the Hive to watch Scotland take on RWC finalists Canada, then the match is on BBC Alba, BBC iPlayer and Rugbypass TV
neutral · AI labelView post →QRT with your favorite main protagonist in video game. That's not Mario or Sonic. (Alba. The game in general took me by surprise. It's one that sticks with you. An old thread in the comments if you'recurious.)
positive · AI labelView post →Huge day for @thejamtarts.bsky.social Women, with a great chance to win the SWPL for the first time in their history. Good luck Eva and the team! Game on BBC Alba, kickoff 1:10pm ⚽🇱🇻
neutral · AI labelView post →It’s a short, relaxing game with great music, and for every copy sold they plant a tree. So it’s more than just good it’s fun, relaxing, and worth trying.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My daughter is replaying Alba: A Wildlife Adventure - such an absolutely adorable game!
positive · AI labelView post →Build a doll game Choose one from each row to build your perfect sex doll 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Mine Face- Jessica Alba Tits - Kelly Brook Ass- Jennifer Lopez Legs - Kendall Jenner
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