Map Map - A Map-Making Game, developed by German studio Pipapo Games, is available on Steam as of May 29, 2026. It has sold over 10,000 copies and holds a 'Very Positive' rating, with players using surveying tools to map islands.
Map Map - A Map-Making Game, from German studio Pipapo Games, launched on Steam on May 29, 2026. The game turns cartography into a puzzle experience: players explore islands and create maps using authentic surveying tools such as compasses, sextants, telescopes, and step counting. Early reception was strong, with a 92% positive rating from 95 user reviews at launch and a 10% discount running until June 12.
Within three weeks of release, the game had sold over 10,000 copies on Steam, with 91% of 185 reviews positive, earning a 'Very Positive' rating. The sales and reviews point to a niche audience for hands-on, methodical exploration built on real surveying logic.
In an interview, Pipapo Games' Laura discussed the game's design, citing GeoGuessr as the biggest influence on the core system, while the art drew inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The result is a nostalgic treasure-mapping experience centered on the map itself, blending exploration with practical measurement mechanics.
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Pipapo Games' Laura discusses 'Map Map - Map-Making Game', a PC title released May 29. The game centers on completing maps by measuring distances and using tools like compasses and sextants. Laura cites 'GeoGuessr' as the biggest influence on the core system, with art inspired by 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'.
German studio Pipapo Games' map-making adventure 'Map Map - A Map-Making Game' has sold over 10,000 copies on Steam since its May 29 release, with 91% of 185 reviews positive. Players use authentic surveying tools like compasses, sextants, and telescopes to explore islands and create maps.
German studio Pipapo Games released Map Map - A Map-Making Game on Steam on May 29. Players use authentic surveying tools like compasses, step counting, telescopes, and sextants to create maps of islands. The game currently has a 92% positive rating from 95 Steam user reviews. A 10% launch discount runs until June 12.