Octopus In Action

A cozy, small-town government sim + light narrative adventure.

AlphaPC & Web
Octopus In Action hero image
Alpha

Game Summary

  • Genre: Government simulation / city management / light narrative adventure
  • Platform: HTML5 / Web (Desktop)
  • Engine: Custom web-based loop (HTML/JS/CSS)
  • Core Loop: You are Mayor Octavius of a seaside town. 1 game hour = 1 real minute; tasks arrive hourly during a 9–5 workday. Citizens follow daily routines and submit requests via the mailbox system.

Characters & Sprites

Mayor Octavius sprite sheet
Mayor Octavius — a classy octopus mayor with top hat and monocle.

Gameplay Features

Run a quirky seaside town

Make civic calls, keep budgets balanced, and maintain good vibes.

Meet & manage citizens

Anthropomorphic neighbors with routines, requests, and opinions.

Cozy day cycle

Tasks progress during work hours (9–5). Short, satisfying sessions.

Light narrative choices

Charm, consequences, and the occasional grumpy goose.

Drop-in updates

Frequent art drops, UI polish, and balance tweaks in Alpha.