Passing By: A Tailwind Journey cover

Passing By: A Tailwind Journey

First release
Mar 12, 2024
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Survival

Set in a beautiful and whimsical world of floating isles and a never-ceasing west wind, Passing By - A Tailwind Journey allows you to embark on a memorable voyage as Curly, a young balloonist, who is tasked with delivering a mysterious letter. In this genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, travelling from island to island by balloon ship and solving various puzzles while having to manage your resources in order to survive. An exciting adventure full of wholesome encounters and meaningful experiences awaits you!

Also known as Passing By - A Tailwind Journey.exe

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Storyline
Set in a beautiful low-poly world of floating isles and a never-ceasing west wind, Passing By allows you to embark on a memorable journey as Curly, a young balloonist, who is tasked with delivering a mysterious letter. In this genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, travelling from island to island via balloon ship and solving various puzzles while having to manage your resources in order to survive. An exciting adventure awaits you! But remember: since the west wind only ever blows in one direction, once you decide to leave an island, this means goodbye for good. Think carefully before you board your balloon ship - are you prepared to make the long trip through the clouds towards an unknown destination? "The journey is its own reward. May your burner always warm you and the west wind ever favour you!"Read more

Set in a beautiful low-poly world of floating isles and a never-ceasing west wind, Passing By allows you to embark on a memorable journey as Curly, a young balloonist, who is tasked with delivering a mysterious letter. In this genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, travelling from island to island via balloon ship and solving various puzzles while having to manage your resources in order to survive. An exciting adventure awaits you! But remember: since the west wind only ever blows in one direction, once you decide to leave an island, this means goodbye for good. Think carefully before you board your balloon ship - are you prepared to make the long trip through the clouds towards an unknown destination? "The journey is its own reward. May your burner always warm you and the west wind ever favour you!"

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 12, 2024
Nintendo Switch
Mar 12, 2024
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB E
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
exploration, 2d, low-poly, puzzle platformer, non-violent
… All 7, wholesome, cozy

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, subtitles
  • Deutschinterface, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Also in 4 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026