A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
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is the story of the Clam Man. Intriguing, isn't it? Yes, it's true - he is a clam and yet also a man. This is not a topic of debate, it is fact. We've confirmed it while working on this game. Using science.
"He certainly is a clam man." - Playtester
Thank You, Playtester - we couldn't agree more.
But to be more specific: This is the story of a man, recently promoted to junior sales representative, enjoying the comforts and leisure of lower-mid-level office work. However, things suddenly take a turn for the worse, and the Clam Man is cast into an adventure full of danger, suspicion, and mystery. Join him, as he unravels the conspiracy behind the tragic event that befalls him, and fight to restore CLAMMY JUSTICE to the world of Snacky Bay.
Clam Man is a point'n'click adventure game, with an emphasis on story rather than puzzles. We wanted to create a game focused on the parts we loved about old school adventure games - the story and the jokes. It's a simple, entertaining game where you explore the world and interact with it's inhabitants. Oh, and we did throw a few puzzles in here and there, too.
IS THE CLAM MAN FOR ME?
I don't know you, but I'm sure you're a pretty cool person. I'll just ask a couple questions to figure that out:
well yeah you know in that case it's definitely for you
Much love,
//Team Clam
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (146 total ratings) |
Author | marafrass |
Genre | Adventure,Puzzle |
Made with | Unity |
Tags | Casual,Comedy,Fishing,Funny,Point & Click,Short,Superhero,underwater |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Mouse |
Accessibility | Subtitles,High-contrast |
Links | Steam,Twitter/X,Steam |
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $9.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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Wonderful Game! Thanks for contributing way back in 2020 to the bundle for racial justice (and also the Bundle for Ukraine too).
I posted my full review to my website: https://knavegaming.com/clam-man-review/
I absolutely love the sense of humor in this one. Sure, there are point and click puzzles, sure there is the intrigue, the crime, the mystery. BUT THE HUMOR THOUGH. All these flavourful, juicy comments, comebacks, the song (truly, masterpiece), the absurd... The way mafia behaves and talks, the whole idea for the scheme is just brilliant. How often do you play a game about mayonnaise theft? I'm waiting to see more games with this tone in the future.
For anyone wondering, the game can take about 2-3 hours to finish https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1fUXypjrEM04A7LcdUOs1Pl59MQAwain
thank you!! you can actually play the prologue to clam 2 right now, if you're interested! It's on itch and steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1278360/Clam_Man_2_Open_Mic/
https://marafrass.itch.io/clam-man-2-open-mic
I've already played through it twice just so I could find alternative paths (did), and you are so right. I love the dialogue system, and how I was laughing one minute, and feeling weird and sad another (mailbox). This is just the preview, too... Can't wait! Great job!!!
Edit: I feel bad because I got this essentially free with the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, and the Clam Man 2 Open Mic was free. So, you've got a day-one purchase of the sequel from me, guaranteed.
I love stand-up and adventure games, and you gone and put them together! Genius! I'm a fan.
To be honest I didn't know what I was walking into when I booted up Clam Man for the first time. Was he a fishy superhero fighting for justice in an unfair world? Was he a man slowly turning into a clam after an unfortunate accident involving a teleporter and an unfinished chowder? Or was he an actual clam living in an underwater world making ends meet as a junior sales representative in a mayonnaise company?
I'll let you guess.
Needless to say, this is a point and click adventure game with various nods to other classics of the genre, plenty of pop culture references and absolutely crammed to the brim with puns and amazingly hilarious characters. The point and click aspect is minimal, but what there is definitely provides some brain flexing, and there's one particularly fiendish puzzle to be solved (if you want it to be fiendish that is, which I did because my brain is the biggest brain).
If you love a nice wacky adventure game which revolves more around fun dialogue and plot then this is the game for you! Time to get clammy! Wait... that didn't sound right.
Point & Click adventure game that is less about inventory items and more about the story and weirdness in everything around you. I really adore these adventure games that try hide a lot of content and references in every nook and cranny that you dont really need to interact with. There is a lot of heart in this small story if you have the patience to explore the life of this everyday clam and the case of the missing job. 3,5/5
More Racial Justice bundle impressions and ranking:
https://itch.io/c/915453/quick-impressions-bundle-for-racial-justice
Hi! I'm really enjoying Clam Man so far. Interessting story, charming characters, top notch protagonist and actually some good jokes. Good job!
But I'm stuck. In the backroom office at the club. I've read and clicked all there is, but there is no clickable prompt to leave the office / exit the screen. Clicking on the door does nothing. Did i miss something?
Glad to hear you're enjoying the game!
To exit the backroom, you have to interact with everything in there. That's four cabinets,a desk, and a piece of paper. (if I recall correctly) When you've interacted with everything, Clam Man should walk to a corner of the room and trigger a dialogue. Have you tried exiting and reloading the scene? Or maybe there's a tiny object you missed? Hopefully this solves your issue, let me know if it doesn't!
Hey, thanks a lot for the quick response. You were right, I did indeed miss something. Shame on me. ;) I could've sworn I clicked everywhere. My guess is, it was the single glass of mayo at the door, which I forgot. Anyways, it worked, thanks again for the help, very much appreciated. And off to see what the shell he's is up to now... ahm, sorry...
Hello! Clam Man looks very fun! Unfortunately for some reason once Pete enters my office no matter how many times I engage in dialogue with him he simply...does not leave? I have gone through all three of the dialogue options and nothing changes. I'm assuming this is a bug but I will be Very Embarrassed if this is simply...a puzzle. ^^;;
Hi! This may be a dumb question, but is the fourth option hidden away on your screen? You can either scroll or click the arrows to see more dialogue options! Asking because a few others didnt realize or were running on machines without scroll wheels on their mice!
If not, can you send me a screenshot of the problem? And thanks for the kind words!
Hilarious game! The writing is fun and the humor is on point :) I saw you guys were working on a sequel (which is great!). I'm kinda hoping for voice acting for the sequel, I think it would help make the game even more approachable. If not VA, then maybe consider giving each character a unique "talking sound" (for reference see: Undertale, Animal Crossing, Underhero).
That aside, keep up the great work and fantastic jokes! :)
Really cool game, I enjoyed everything! the art style of it is so nice and I can't wait to play it :D
I don't know if you've heard of Game Development World Championship before (gdwc2019) but it's a competition for indie game developers where they can submit their games and it's free! It's great if you want some more visibility for the game and it only takes a couple of minutes to join :)