About This Game

MAFATE is a cozy adventure inspired by the real-life location of Mafate - a secluded volcanic valley on Réunion Island that can only be reached on foot. Step into the boots of a legendary mail carrier, hike breathtaking environments to deliver letters and amplify isolated communities’ connections with each other, and preserve the beauty of a place unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Accompanied by Luna, a young Creole girl mysteriously transformed into a magical camera, you'll uncover hidden stories, forge meaningful connections, and discover the quiet magic woven into everyday life.

Observe nature as life unfolds around you. Wait for the perfect instant, discover unique moments, and compose memorable photographs using an innovative composition system that rewards creativity, curiosity, and observation. Every photo becomes a memory of your journey through Mafate.


Also keep your camera at the ready for the cutest inhabitants of the region called Bibiis. Bibiis are hidden throughout your adventure, and it is up to you to find them, take their pictures, and collect them all!

Luna's spirit can leave the camera and possess animals, each with their own unique abilities.


By possessing the native wildlife, you will be able to reach hidden paths, uncover secrets, solve environmental puzzles, and discover parts of the valley that no human can access.

Meet the warm-hearted inhabitants of Mafate, learn their stories, lend a helping hand, and reconnect isolated villages through your mail route. From small everyday favors to deeply emotional moments, your journey creates lasting bonds and brings life and hope to the valley.

Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes and rich Creole culture of Réunion Island, MAFATE invites you to explore a faithful yet magical interpretation of one of the world's most remote inhabited regions. Journey through lush forests, towering cliffs, waterfalls, and mountain trails to uncover the myths, traditions, and beauty that make Mafate so unique.

Luna has spent her entire life in mainland France. After the death of her grandfather, she returns to her family's home on Réunion Island to comfort her grandmother.

While visiting, a mysterious event transports her to the Réunion Island of the 1970s, where she finds herself transformed into a camera. There, she accompanies the very first journey of the man destined to become the legendary mail carrier of Mafate.

Together, they embark on a heartfelt adventure about family, memory, belonging, and the moments that connect generations.

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Music : Folk_acoustic - PixaBay