Press release:
August 12th, 2026 – Tokyo, Japan. PARCO GAMES proudly presents Finding Polka, a heartfelt interactive adventure from the Japanese creative studio lidlocks, available on Steam today, August 12, 2026. Follow the trail and piece together the clues in a beautiful story about hope, connection, and never giving up on the ones you love. Finding Polka is the latest in PARCO GAMES’ line-up of distinct and engaging titles, including The Berlin Apartment, Constance, and Antarctica Project.
Talk a walkies on the mild side
Frendy has been living a quiet life alongside his beloved dog, Jazz. But one day, he catches sight of a dog in town that looks exactly like Polka, his cherished childhood companion. Unable to ignore the feeling, Friendy follows its trail, setting off on an oddball journey you’ll never forget.
Whimsical adventures await as you lose yourself in Polka’s world, where you must keep your eyes peeled and discover a quirky cast of characters that make the journey even more special.
Paws for fun
100% hand-drawn in ballpoint pen, every tree, path, and tiny detail has been lovingly illustrated by hand.
Be on the lookout for hidden nooks, curious secrets, and friendly faces waiting to say hello.
Explore bustling towns, peaceful forests, and shimmering coastlines, with delightful mini-games tucked away in unexpected places.
With expressive animation, charming sound design, and no traditional dialogue, this magical world speaks straight to your heart.
This chilled-out canine caper is definitely a cozy gamer’s best friend, and you’d be barking mad to miss out.
What you desire might surprisingly be close by.
But sometimes, even if you reach out, you can’t grasp it.
Still, you move forward. It’s okay to stop and look back sometimes.
I would be very happy if this game could be a work that accompanies someone’s steps like that.
Shinnosuke Kumazawa, lidlocks
Finding Polka is out now (August 12, 2026) on Steam, priced at:
USD: 9.99$ | EURO: 9.99€ | GBP: £8.99
About Developer: lidlocks
“lidlocks” is the name of the medical (torture) device that fixes the eyeballs in place that appears in “A Clockwork Orange.” We want to create content that makes it “impossible to look away.”
That is the kind of creative studio we wish to be.
HP:https://lidlocks.jp/
X : https://x.com/lidlocks
Developer: Shinnosuke Kumazawa
About PARCO GAMES
PARCO GAMES consistently handles everything from development support to publishing, marketing, and secondary development, promoting unique promotions and media mix developments that fuse online and physical stores. In its publishing business in particular, it focuses on the indie game field, respecting the individuality of creators while aiming to create a new game culture.
Furthermore, PARCO GAMES aims for business promotion and growth as a whole brand while developing efforts related to game culture in a comprehensive and diverse manner, not just publishing.
Official HP: https://games.parco.jp/
X:https://x.com/parco_games
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Adventure, Cozy, Finding Polka, Indie games, lidlocks, PARCO GAMES, PC games, Steam