Discovery Islands

Factsheet

Developer: Kletzgames (solo), Linz, Austria
Release: November 2026, after Steam Next Fest
Platforms: PC (Steam), Mobile planned
Genre: Hidden-object, cozy, puzzle
Engine: Unity 6.3 / C#
Stage: Full vertical slice demo on Steam
Funding: Fully funded through launch
Looking for: Marketing partner (go-to-market lead)
Contact: marc.kletz@kletzgames.com

The Game

In Development - 2026

A cozy hidden-object game about exploring tiny 3D worlds.

Discovery Islands is a 3D hidden-object game with puzzle elements. Each level is a small handcrafted island with its own theme: rotate freely to find objects hidden behind buildings, walls, and corners. Some things only appear from the right angle.

Interaction goes beyond searching. Pull levers, move objects, trigger mechanisms, break obstacles - some secrets need experimentation, not just observation. No timers, no combat, no pressure. An optional hint system is there for when you get stuck.

Handcrafted 3D islands, each with its own theme
Rotate, zoom and explore - objects hide in 3D space
Interactive puzzles: levers, doors, mechanisms, breakables
No timers, no combat, no pressure
Optional hint system for when you get stuck
Coming to PC (Steam) and Mobile

PC / Steam Mobile (iOS / Android)

Wishlist on Steam Play the Demo

Positioning

Why it stands out

The hidden-object genre is dominated by 2D titles. Discovery Islands plays in full 3D.

You don't just search a flat image - you rotate, zoom and explore
Objects are hidden in 3D space: behind buildings, under bridges, around corners
Some items only reveal themselves from the right angle
Interaction goes beyond clicking: physics objects, levers, mechanisms

Market

Comparable titles

Release	Est. units	Key difference
2017	300k-600k	2D, hand-drawn, no puzzles
2021	50k-120k	3D but more limited gameplay
2021	70k-150k	Solo-dev success, puzzle-focused
2026	100k+	2D, story-focused

The hidden-object/puzzle genre has proven demand. Discovery Islands occupies the gap: 3D + interaction + hidden-object.

Status

Where we are now

What's in place

Steam page live since April 2026
170 wishlists, all organic
Playable demo build
IndieBunny feature article (March 2026)
Shown at LIWEST loves GAMES (Linz), LevelUp (Salzburg) and Esports festival (Vienna)

What's missing

Marketing is currently self-run: shorts on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube and Facebook, nothing viral yet
Someone who can market the game properly: get it in front of hidden-object players, make content that shows the game, target the right audience

Partnership

What I'm looking for

A marketing partner who leads go-to-market execution.

Content & campaigns

Make content creation together with me: dev progress clips and marketing material
Social media management: TikTok, YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram
Influencer outreach in the cozy/puzzle space
Press and blog outreach

Storefront & events

Storefront optimization: Steam page, capsules, description, tags, sales
Showcase and festival applications

Plan

Timeline & budget

Now (Sep 2026)Pitching to publishers
Oct 19-26, 2026Steam Next Fest
Nov 2026Planned release

The game is fully funded through launch (grant + personal funds). No development budget is required from a publisher.

A buffer is available as a marketing contribution if needed.

Release timing is flexible if a different window serves the game better.

About

Kletzgames

Kletzgames is the solo studio of Marc Kletz, a generalist programmer and game designer based in Linz, Austria. Five years as a generalist programmer at Rarebyte, a shipped commercial portfolio, and a game design degree behind it. Discovery Islands is the first solo commercial project.

Experience

5 years generalist programmer, Rarebyte (Jan 2021 - Aug 2025)
Shipped: WeAreScrewed, Emergency Operator (iOS/Android), GameDev Tycoon (Netflix)
MSc Multimedia Technology, Salzburg
BSc Software Engineering, Vorarlberg

The project

Sole proprietorship, Linz (2026)
Started as a Kenney Jam 2023 entry, grew into a full game
Built in Unity 6.3 / C#

Discovery Islands