WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests overview

Overview

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests comes from Forbidden Folds and is published by Forbidden Folds. It arrived on Steam on Jan 24, 2023, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 23 September 2026 - 02:24:05 UTC, with a tracked peak near 6. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 100% positive across 34 reviews.

Language and system requirements

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests is available in 8 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests has sold up to 1,020 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $15,117. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests overview details

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

A short heartfelt Adventure! WHALIEN is a short adventure based around a focused core mechanic that takes you into a charming world full of little details. Estimated playtime: 2-3 hours Fin needs your Help! Ernest Hemingwhale is the last remaining person living inside of Fin, the mechanical whale. When one day slimy Squiddies show up and start making a mess, Fin asks for help! Ernest sets out on an adventurous journey through the whale, trying to help his friend get rid of his unexpected guests! Push and Pull! Use your Gloves to push and pull all kinds of objects and elements within your proximity. Use your pearls - Mr. Push and Mrs. Pull - to manipulate objects from a distance. WHALIEN is designed around pushing and pulling, and everything you do in the game builds upon this mechanic. A fin-tastic world awaits! Explore colorful locations, meet loveable characters and discover intriguing secrets on your journey through the insides of the whale! Characters Ernest Hemingwhale Ernest is the hero of our story. Despite his clumsiness, he gives his best to help Fin, his home and friend Fin the whale Fin, the mechanical home of Ernest. Using a phonebook and charismatic profile pictures, the two can even chat. An important tool for Fin to help express the worries about his inner whale-being. Squiddies Slimy guests that suddenly appeared inside Fin and started making mischief. Some of them even specialize in being a nuisance to Ernest. Springpeople Even more guests? Unlike the Squiddies though, they seem to be quite helpful. What might those springy fellows be up to?

SteamPulse editorial summary

WHALIEN - Unexpected Guests is listed as a game with $9.59 (52% off from $19.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure, Casual, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 23 September 2026 - 02:24:05 UTC, a tracked peak of 6, and 100% positive reviews.

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