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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Pepita Digital · Published by Mecrew Games, Pepita Digital, Gixer Entertainment · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 99% positive (185 reviews) · Metacritic 85 · 16 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A tribute to a friend who has passed — and to the adventures we still need to live. A story-driven adventure about a young polyglot traversing mystical islands and using the power of words to confront his own fate and save a world tamed by darkness.
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Adventure, Indie, RPG · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a poignant adventure as Master Lemon navigates enchanted realms, using language to battle shadows and honor a lost friend. A 2025 indie RPG that blends storytelling with puzzle-solving across Icelandic-inspired landscapes.
About this game
A tribute to a friend who passed away
In this touching pixel art adventure, help Lemon, a young polyglot, save the world's languages from a memory-devouring plague. The game is inspired by the life of André Lima — "Lemon" — an adventurous polyglot whose love for languages and cultures knew no bounds. His dream of living in Iceland to learn Icelandic was cut short after a car accident. This is a tribute to André's life, and an invitation for you to reflect on your own destiny.
The Power of Words
Words have power in the Bashir Islands. During your journey, you'll learn words from over ten languages that grant Lemon special powers.
Ratljóst — "enough light to illuminate the path" in Icelandic — dispels the darkness ravaging the world.
Gambiarra — "an improvised solution" in Brazilian Portuguese — allows you to creatively combine items to solve unique puzzles.
Each word carries cultural authenticity. Each word is a tool.
Simple and Intuitive Mechanics
With accessible interface and cozy gameplay, reminiscent of classic handheld adventures, you will:
End the darkness tormenting the world
Solve ingenious puzzles
Collect hundreds of humanity's relics
Explore every corner of the beautiful Bashir Islands Embrace the spirit of resilience and curiosity. This adventure celebrates life, language, and friendship.
Collect relics of the world
The Bashires — island inhabitants and language creators — are personifications of real cultures from our world. By helping them, you form authentic connections and celebrate humanity's linguistic and cultural diversity. Find over 100 precious relics, forgotten by the darkness. Save them and watch your collection grow in the Bashir Library.
Challenge your destiny
But sometimes, destiny is a choice. While saving the Bashir Islands, you'll be confronted with decisions that echo far beyond the game. For the true adventure isn't just saving a world — it's understanding your own.
What is your dream? How far are you willing to go to achieve it? And what is the price of simply living?
Master Lemon transcends entertainment. It's a mirror to your own journey.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10
- Processor: Dual Core CPU, Intel i5 or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB VRAM, OpenGL 3.0 support
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Master Lemon is a finalist in 3 categories at gamescom Latam!
Hello, everyone! Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland has been selected as a finalist in THREE categories at the Gamescom Latam BIG Festival 2026!It is an immense honor to see Lemon's journey recognized alongside so many incredible projects. We are competing in the following categories:Best Game: BrazilBest NarrativeBig ImpactThe awards ceremony will take place during Gamescom Latam, and we will be exhibiting the game throughout the event! If you haven't played it yet or added it to your Wishlist, that is the best way to support us right now:Read full article on Community Announcements (Bea)AnnouncementsOfficial
【Notice】Regarding Japanese Font Display
We’ve received player feedback indicating that certain Japanese kanji characters in the game are being displayed using Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) glyphs instead of standard Japanese forms. We have already reviewed this issue with our testing team.It should be noted that, under standard game development practices, many Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (CJK) shared characters—known as “CJK Unified Ideographs”—share identical Unicode code points. The specific glyph rendered depends on the font library used by the application. To fully mitigate previous crash risks, our development team recently adjusted the font-loading logic and/or switched to a more universally compatible font library. This change may have caused the system to prioritize Chinese fonts when rendering Japanese text, resulting in glyph forms that do not conform to Japanese typographic conventions.We take this issue seriously and are actively working on a solution that balances both system stability and accurate localization display. Thank you for your understanding and support!Read full article on Community Announcements (Alice)AnnouncementsOfficial
New languages available for Master Lemon!
Hello, everyone! Thank you all for your continued support! Master Lemon now supports multiple Asian languages! 🥳We're thrilled to share that in the future, even more players will be able to enjoy the game in their native languages! ✨To celebrate this milestone, we’re launching a 30% off discount for two weeks! As we step into the new year, we sincerely wish you all the best! May your days be joyful and your gaming adventures delightful! 🎊𖹭Read full article on Community Announcements (issa.guo)AnnouncementsOfficial
Master Lemon is 25% off on Steam! 🍋
This is the perfect chance to embark on our narrative adventure full of humor and discoveries! Take advantage of the special offer until January 5th and come explore the wonderful Bashires Islands with Lemon, or gift it to someone you know will enjoy this journey!Read full article on Community Announcements (Bea)AnnouncementsOfficial
Master Lemon continues to receive very positive reviews on Steam!
Master Lemon has reached the "Very Positive" rating on Steam, and this means the world to us! We sincerely thank everyone who left a review and shared their experience with us! You keep helping our game reach new audiences and grow in such a beautiful way. It's a joy to see our universe come to life through your eyes (and comments!) If you haven't played yet, this is a great time to discover why Master Lemon is winning hearts. And if you've already played, your review makes all the difference. 🍋💛Read full article on Community Announcements (Bea)
