# Mail Time

> 2023 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122314073](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122314073)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mail-time

## Summary
Mail Time is a 2023 single-player platform game and action-adventure game developed by the Dutch indie developer Appelmoes. Originally released on April 27, 2023, the game is distributed digitally via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It received critical recognition for its visual style, winning the Dutch Game Award for Best Art Direction in 2023.

## Key Facts
- **Genre:** Platform game, Action-adventure game
- **Developer:** Appelmoes
- **Release Date:** April 27, 2023
- **Game Mode:** Single-player video game
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS
- **Distributor:** Steam, Epic Games Store
- **Distribution Format:** Digital distribution
- **Software Engine:** RenderWare
- **Country of Origin:** Netherlands
- **Characteristics:** Indie game
- **Collection:** Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision
- **OpenCritic ID:** 14860
- **IMDb ID:** tt35343644
- **Steam Application ID:** 1607240
- **GOG Application ID:** game/mail_time
- **Epic Games Store ID:** mail-time-ed1aea
- **PlayStation Store Concept ID:** 10007341
- **Languages:** English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese

## FAQs
**What kind of game is Mail Time?**
Mail Time is a single-player video game that blends the platform and action-adventure genres. It is classified as an indie game developed using the RenderWare engine.

**When was Mail Time released and on which platforms?**
Mail Time was released on April 27, 2023. It is available on Microsoft Windows and macOS through digital distribution platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

**Did Mail Time win any awards?**
Yes, Mail Time won the Dutch Game Award for Best Art Direction in 2023. It was also nominated for Best Debut Game and Best Game at the same ceremony.

**What is the critical reception of Mail Time?**
As of November 2, 2023, Mail Time has an aggregate score of 70/100 on OpenCritic based on 19 critic reviews, with a "Critics Recommend" rating of 58%.

**Who developed Mail Time?**
Mail Time was developed by Appelmoes, a game developer from the Netherlands.

## Why It Matters
Mail Time represents a notable entry in the 2023 indie gaming landscape, specifically highlighted by its success at the Dutch Game Awards where it won Best Art Direction. Its development by Appelmoes contributes to the growing portfolio of recognized indie games from the Netherlands, a country increasingly visible in the game development sector. The game's availability across multiple major PC storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) and support for eight languages, including Simplified Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese, demonstrate a strategy aimed at broad global accessibility. Its inclusion in the collection of the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision further cements its status as a culturally significant digital work within its country of origin.

## Notable For
- **Artistic Achievement:** Winner of the Dutch Game Award for Best Art Direction in 2023.
- **National Recognition:** Nominated for "Best Game" and "Best Debut Game" at the Dutch Game Awards 2023.
- **Cultural Heritage:** Included in the collection of the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision.
- **Global Accessibility:** Localized into eight different languages.
- **Multi-Storefront Presence:** Available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

## Body

### Overview and Classification
Mail Time is a video game instance that functions as a platform game and an action-adventure game. Developed by Appelmoes, it carries the characteristic of an "indie game." The title is distinct from the American sitcom "Mail Time with Mary" (IMDb ID tt33052468) and focuses solely on the 2023 digital release.

### Development and Release
The game was developed in the Netherlands using the RenderWare software engine. It was published on April 27, 2023. As a digitally distributed title, it bypassed physical media releases, launching directly to online storefronts. The development and release data have been archived by the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision (Reference: Q138133919).

### Platform Availability
Mail Time is primarily available on computer platforms.
- **Microsoft Windows:** Supported via Steam (App ID: 1607240), Epic Games Store (ID: mail-time-ed1aea), and GOG (ID: game/mail_time).
- **macOS:** Supported via Steam.
- **Console Presence:** A PlayStation Store Concept ID (10007341) exists, indicating a presence or listing within the Sony ecosystem.

### Critical Reception and Reviews
Critical performance for Mail Time has been tracked through OpenCritic (ID: 14860).
- **Scores:** The game holds a Top Critic Average of 70/100.
- **Recommendation Status:** 58% of critics recommend the game, based on data aggregated from 19 reviews.
- **Review Tracking:** Additional review and rating information can be found on Metacritic (ID: mail-time).

### Awards and Nominations
Mail Time received significant recognition within the Dutch gaming industry in 2023:
- **Award Received:** Dutch Game Award - Best Art Direction.
- **Nominations:**
    - Dutch Game Award - Best Art Direction
    - Dutch Game Award - Best Debut Game
    - Dutch Game Award - Best Game

### Language Support
The game supports a wide array of languages to accommodate a global audience. According to Steam data, supported languages include:
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Korean
- Simplified Chinese
- Brazilian Portuguese

### Database and External Identifiers
Mail Time is cataloged extensively across video game databases and industry platforms:
- **Game Databases:**
    - IGDB (Internet Game Database): mail-time (ID: 165385)
    - MobyGames: 202317
    - GameSpot: mail-time
    - PCGamingWiki: Mail_Time
    - HowLongToBeat: 95986
- **Community & Wiki:**
    - Wiki.gg: mailtime (English)
    - SteamGridDB: 5289171
    - RAWG: mail-time
    - VGList: 59969
- **Storefronts & Trackers:**
    - IsThereAnyDeal: mail-time
    - Lutris: mail-time
    - Playground.ru: mail_time
    - Indie DB: mail-time
    - GamersGlobal: 202454
    - Gry-Online: 25500
    - Gematsu: 779586
    - StopGame: mail_time
    - GamerProfiles: LY16K

## References

1. Steam
2. Mail Time. game-catalogus Beeld & Geluid. 2023
3. PCGamingWiki
4. [Source](https://dutchgameawards.nl/nominees-2023/)
5. [Source](https://dutchgameawards.nl/award-entries/mail-time/)
6. Mod DB
7. OpenCritic
8. RAWG
9. GameSpot
10. Q124398839
11. PlayStation Store