The IndieBeat: Tala is a puzzler that brings the forests of Australia alive with tiny creatures

Tala is a cozy puzzle adventure on the miniature scale. Indie developer Matthew Petrak combines photography and hand-drawn animation to create a tiny world where a toadstool becomes a home and the forests of his native Australia transform into fantasy realm populated with small creatures and travelers. A free demo is available on his Itch.io page for PC.

Tala is the eponymous forest spirit who decides to voyage into the Deep Woods to rescue her friend. In order to do so, she’ll have to solve puzzles and help the townsfolk out in her little village to prepare for the journey.