Tchia

Tchia PC is a third-person open-world action-adventure built around exploration, improvisational traversal, and a distinctive possession mechanic. The current storefront name remains Tchia, while the separate Tchia: Oléti Edition adds the Kepler Customization Pack rather than replacing the base game. Developed by Awaceb and published by Kepler Interactive, it turns a fictional New Caledonian-inspired archipelago into a playful physics sandbox.

A traversal-first open-world adventure

Tchia follows a young islander searching for her father after the tyrant Meavora takes control of the archipelago. The story provides direction, but the strongest reason to keep exploring is the freedom to approach the environment in several different ways.

Tchia can climb cliffs, leap from trees, glide across gaps, swim through coastal waters, and sail between islands in her customizable boat. Movement is deliberately expressive rather than purely functional. A jump from a high point can become a glide, a tree can launch Tchia across a valley, and a well-timed possession can rescue her from a dangerous fall.

The camera stays in a conventional third-person perspective, giving you a clear view of Tchia, nearby wildlife, and the objects available for interaction. The result is closer to a relaxed exploration sandbox than a combat-focused open-world RPG.

Soul-Jumping changes how the world works

Tchia's defining mechanic is Soul-Jumping. By entering a temporary trance, she can take control of animals and many objects in the environment. The official PC listing describes more than 30 animals and hundreds of usable objects, creating a broad set of movement, puzzle-solving, and combat options.

Animal forms have practical uses. Birds can carry Tchia over terrain, fish can explore underwater areas, dogs can help locate buried secrets, and other creatures provide different ways to cross the islands. Objects can be just as useful: a rock can become a projectile, a rolling object can open a route, and combustible items can help deal with Meavora's fabric soldiers.

Soul Meter management gives the ability a light resource layer. Possession is temporary, so successful exploration depends on choosing the right target and knowing when to return to Tchia. This makes traversal feel improvisational instead of like a standard mount or fast-travel system.

Players who enjoy open-ended environmental puzzles and playful movement may also appreciate third-person open-world adventures such as Immortals Fenyx Rising, although Tchia is less combat-heavy and puts much more emphasis on wildlife, sailing, music, and experimentation.

Combat, tools, and musical abilities

Combat is built around the same creative rules as exploration. Meavora's fabric soldiers are vulnerable to fire, so Tchia can use soul throwing to launch explosive or burning objects into enemy groups. Encounters reward positioning and environmental awareness more than weapon progression or traditional combo systems.

Tchia also carries a slingshot, flashlight, compass, and camera. These tools support different activities across the islands, from shooting challenges and nighttime exploration to photography and navigation.

Her fully playable ukulele is more than a cosmetic instrument. Story sequences use rhythm-based musical segments, while learned melodies can affect the world by changing the time of day, altering weather, or summoning useful creatures and objects.

The free content update adds eight additional soul melodies, including abilities described as Acrobat Mode, Human Torch, and Super Boat. It also adds outfits with gameplay perks, such as increased stamina or special abilities, giving some cosmetic rewards a functional role in exploration.

Activities, collectibles, and customization

Tchia does not use a traditional loot treadmill. Instead, exploration leads to cosmetic unlocks, collectibles, challenges, and minigames. Clothing can be changed across several categories, while the boat can receive visual customization such as different flags, sails, and bases.

Optional activities include treasure hunting, pearl diving, animal races, shooting ranges, cliff-diving challenges, totem carving, and arcade-style prize machines. These activities break up the main quest and give purpose to exploring beaches, villages, forests, caves, and small offshore islands.

The world is inspired by the landscapes, music, languages, folklore, and traditions of New Caledonia. Awaceb presents a fictional setting rather than a literal recreation, using local cultural influences to shape the game's characters, audio, visual identity, and activities.

Players looking for a gentler platforming adventure can compare its exploration and collectible structure with bright third-person platform adventures like Yooka-Laylee. Tchia differs through its open archipelago, boat travel, possession system, and stronger focus on cultural setting.

What is included on PC?

The standard PC version is a paid single-player game. Steam also lists the Oléti Edition, which includes the base game and the Kepler Customization Pack. That pack contains four costume sets and four boat customization packs inspired by other games in the Kepler catalogue.

The PC storefront listings also identify separate optional add-ons, including The Beach-Sides, the Original Soundtrack, and the Kepler Customization Pack. The base game is not presented as a free-to-play product, and its main story and exploration systems are not locked behind a season pass.

Tchia is a self-contained adventure rather than a live-service game. Its long-term appeal comes from completing optional activities, collecting cosmetics, experimenting with soul-jumping, and revisiting the islands to find secrets.

Who should play Tchia?

Tchia is a strong fit for players who want a single-player exploration game with a relaxed pace, expressive traversal, colorful environments, and unusual environmental interactions. It is especially appealing if you enjoy discovering your own solutions instead of following a fixed puzzle path.

It is less suitable for players seeking deep character builds, demanding weapon combat, competitive multiplayer, or a large party-based RPG. The story leads the experience, but the game spends much of its time on movement, collection, minigames, sightseeing, and experimentation.

The tone is mostly warm and playful, but the conflict with Meavora introduces darker scenes and hostile encounters. The setting may look inviting, yet Tchia is not exclusively a cozy game.

PC features, controls, and localization

The Steam version lists full controller support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, and Steam Deck Verified status. It remains a single-player experience with no listed online multiplayer, co-op, or split-screen mode.

Steam lists interface and subtitle support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. The Epic Games Store identifies French as the PC audio language, while the developers describe the character performances as drawing on traditional New Caledonian languages and local talent.

No verified PC-specific anti-cheat system or mod-support feature is advertised in the current storefront information. The game is presented primarily as a controller-friendly solo adventure with achievements and platform integration.

Tchia FAQ

Is Tchia still called Tchia on PC?

Yes. The current Steam listing uses Tchia as the base game's name. Tchia: Oléti Edition is a separate edition that adds the Kepler Customization Pack; it is not a replacement title or a renamed definitive edition.

What kind of game is Tchia?

It is a third-person open-world action-adventure with physics-driven exploration, platforming, sailing, light combat, puzzles, collectibles, rhythm segments, and character and boat customization.

What is Soul-Jumping used for?

Soul-Jumping lets Tchia temporarily control animals and objects. You can use it to fly, swim, dig, cross difficult terrain, solve environmental puzzles, avoid danger, or turn objects into improvised weapons.

Does Tchia have multiplayer or co-op on PC?

No. The current PC storefront listing identifies Tchia as single-player and does not list online co-op, local co-op, split-screen, or competitive multiplayer.

What does the Oléti Edition include?

It includes the Tchia base game and the Kepler Customization Pack. The pack adds four costume sets for Tchia and four boat customization packs, with each costume set including hair, makeup, outfit, and backpack elements.

Does Tchia support controllers on PC?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support, including Xbox and PlayStation controller compatibility, and also identifies the game as Steam Deck Verified.

Is Tchia mainly a combat game?

No. Combat is present, but exploration and traversal are the core loop. The main systems are climbing, gliding, sailing, swimming, Soul-Jumping, musical abilities, environmental puzzles, collectibles, and customization.