Passing By - A Tailwind Journey (AppID: 2085440)
Type: game
Genre: Adventure, Indie
Developer: Studio Windsocke
Publisher: Dear Villagers
Release Date: Mar 2024
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey - Steam Analytics & Details
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.01, it represents green value compared to similar Adventure games.
Total Players
0
Price
$0.01
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Studio Windsocke
Media Gallery
Screenshots
Videos
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey (Launch Trailer)
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey (Story Trailer)
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey (Gameplay Trailer)
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey (Announcement Trailer)
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Buy — $0.99.
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
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~20 days until next sale
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 94/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Great Value — 86th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 86th percentile. Priced as Budget at $0.99.
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Budget pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Passing By - A Tailwind Journey worth buying right now?
Buy — $0.99. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
When does Passing By - A Tailwind Journey go on sale?
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
What do players think of Passing By - A Tailwind Journey?
Very Positive — score 94/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
Top 14%
Price History
Lowest Price
$0.01
May 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.01
US region
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Price history across regions (last 30 days)
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 (or later)
- Processor: i3-7100 (or similar)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: RX 480 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: macOS 10.14 (or later)
- Processor: M1 (or Intel equivalent)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: M1 (or Intel equivalent)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 12.99 (CAD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
2D
2D Platformer
Adventure
Atmospheric
Colorful
Cozy
Exploration
Indie
Inventory Management
Loot
+10 more
Supported Languages
English, German, French, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Current Pricing
💰
CDN$ 12.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.01
(May 2026)
Additional Information
🏆
Achievements
34
total achievements
Featured:
Balloon Driver’s Licence
Captain’s Honour
🇧🇷
DEJUS Rating
10
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪
Steam Germany
12
German classification
🆘
Support
🎁
Purchase Options
1
package options
Developer Analytics
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About This Game
Take to the skies in your balloon ship and explore a colorful world of floating islands. Befriend fellow travelers and quirky islanders, use your wits to solve immersive puzzles, and gather resources to continue your journey towards an unknown destination.
Detailed Description
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 innovative genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, traveling 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!
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 favor you!"


In this innovative genre hybrid of 2D puzzle platformer, survival game and adventure, you can explore the world at your own leisure, traveling 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!
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 favor you!"

KEY FEATURES
- Explore carefully crafted levels across a large variety of colorful biomes.
- Meet quirky island inhabitants and make memorable friendships with fellow travelers.
- Solve each island's unique puzzles and find ancient secrets.
- Customize your balloon ship to your liking using a wide range of designs and attachments.
- Discover whimsical details presented in a beautiful 2D low-poly art style.
- Experience a fully dynamic, atmospheric score.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are currently playing Passing By - A Tailwind Journey?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Passing By - A Tailwind Journey free to play?
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey costs $0.01 on Steam.
What genre is Passing By - A Tailwind Journey?
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey is a Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed Passing By - A Tailwind Journey?
Passing By - A Tailwind Journey was developed by Studio Windsocke and published by Dear Villagers.
What platforms does Passing By - A Tailwind Journey support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.
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