A cute, wholesome action game where you help baby sea turtles reach the ocean. But you can't control them, only protect them. Turn off bright lights, scare away aggressive crabs, and clear the beach so every hatchling makes it to the sea! Watch the trailer below!
Quick Facts
Genre: Casual action, top-down 2.5D side-scroller
Players: Single-player, all ages
Modes: Story (discrete levels) and Survival (endless runner)
Platforms: Steam (Windows and Mac). iPhone and iPad coming soon.
Release: Late 2026
Made by: Artsy Turtle Games
Music by: Leonardo Coari
Guide, Don't Control.
You have no direct control over the turtles. Instead, you influence the surrounding environment with your actions. (Hmm… does this sound like real life yet?) Turn off bright lights, scare away aggressive crabs, and clear obstacles left behind by beachgoers to create a safe path forward as the turtles make their way across the sand.
Hatchling Scramble is built around indirect control. The turtles move on their own, so your job is to watch, react, and protect.
Two Ways to Play
Story Mode: Work through 24 levels that gradually ramp up in difficulty. The beach gets longer, the turtles move faster, and the crabs get more aggressive. You only get one life per level, so if a hatchling doesn't make it, you'll need to start again.
Survival Mode: Test your reflexes on an endless scrolling beach and see how long you can last. Clear enough hazards and you'll unlock power-ups that help you survive just a little longer.
A Small Game With Real-World Inspiration
All of the hazards in Hatchling Scramble are inspired by real challenges faced by sea turtle hatchlings in the wild, including artificial lighting, predators, and debris (both literal trash and items like beach chairs) left behind on beaches.
In reality, very few hatchlings survive the journey to adulthood. This short, approachable, arcade-style game is about helping them take those very first steps safely.