# Waspkeeper

> 2023 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122386269](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122386269)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/waspkeeper

## Summary
Waspkeeper is a 2023 indie video game developed as an action and casual title, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux via digital distribution on Steam. It is a single-player experience with extensive localization support for 30 languages.

## Key Facts
- Publication date: July 7, 2023.
- Genres: Action game and casual game.
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Game mode: Single-player only.
- Distribution: Digital distribution exclusively through Steam.
- Steam Application ID: 2482010.
- Supported languages: 30 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
- Database identifiers: Rawg ID "waspkeeper", TuxDB ID 14446, Lutris ID "waspkeeper", SteamGridDB ID 5409792, Gamespot ID "waspkeeper", IsThereAnyDeal ID "waspkeeper", VGList ID 76393, GamerProfiles ID "x8l7G", Internet Game Database ID "waspkeeper".

## FAQs
**What is Waspkeeper and when was it released?**  
Waspkeeper is an indie video game combining action and casual gameplay elements. It was officially released on July 7, 2023.

**On which platforms can I play Waspkeeper?**  
Waspkeeper is available on three desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. All versions are distributed through the Steam platform.

**What languages does Waspkeeper support?**  
The game includes full localization for 30 languages, covering major global languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Russian, as well as regional languages such as Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, and Indonesian.

**How can I purchase or access Waspkeeper?**  
Waspkeeper is available only as a digital purchase through the Steam storefront. It is not available in physical retail or on other digital storefronts like Epic Games Store or GOG.

**Is Waspkeeper a multiplayer game?**  
No, Waspkeeper is designed exclusively for single-player gameplay. There is no multiplayer or online cooperative mode.

## Why It Matters
Waspkeeper represents a specific niche in the 2023 indie game landscape: a small-scale, single-player action-casual title with an unusually broad platform and language reach. Its simultaneous release on Windows, macOS, and Linux demonstrates a commitment to accessibility across desktop ecosystems, which is relatively rare for indie developers. The support for 30 languages significantly expands its potential audience beyond English-speaking markets, making it a case study in localization effort for small teams. As a Steam-exclusive digital release, it exemplifies the continued dominance of that platform for indie game distribution and discovery.

## Notable For
- **Extensive cross-platform support**: Simultaneous native availability on Windows, macOS, and Linux at launch.
- **Exceptional localization scope**: Support for 30 languages, including multiple regional variants (e.g., Brazilian Portuguese vs. Portuguese, Latin American Spanish vs. Spanish).
- **Platform-specific identifiers**: Maintains distinct, consistent IDs across major gaming databases (Rawg, SteamGridDB, Gamespot, etc.), indicating careful metadata management.
- **Single-player focus in a multiplayer era**: Releases as a purely single-player experience without any multiplayer components.
- **Steam-centric distribution**: Relies entirely on Steam for distribution and discovery, with no presence on competing storefronts.

## Body

### Overview and Classification
Waspkeeper is classified as a video game (`instance_of: video game`) with primary genres in `action game` and `casual game`. Its Wikidata description succinctly identifies it as a "2023 video game." The game is designed for `single-player video game` sessions only, with no multiplayer functionality.

### Platforms and Distribution
The game is distributed digitally (`distribution_format: digital distribution`) and is available on three desktop platforms:
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Linux

All platform versions are distributed exclusively through Steam (`distributed_by: Steam`). The Steam-specific identifier is `steam_application_id: 2482010`, with qualifiers confirming the supported platforms. The official publication date on Steam was `2023-07-07`.

### Localization and Language Support
Waspkeeper features comprehensive localization, with the game text and audio available in 30 distinct languages. This includes:
- Major languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
- European regional languages: Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Ukrainian.
- Other global languages: Arabic, Indonesian, Portuguese (European), Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

This multilingual support is consistently referenced across Steam database entries with a reference date of `2023-09-10`.

### Database and Platform Presence
Waspkeeper is cataloged in numerous gaming databases, each assigning a unique identifier:
- **Rawg**: `rawg_game_id: waspkeeper`
- **TuxDB**: `tuxdb_game_id: 14446`
- **Lutris**: `lutris_game_id: waspkeeper` (referenced with `Q20056333`)
- **SteamGridDB**: `steamgriddb_id: 5409792`
- **Gamespot**: `gamespot_game_id: waspkeeper`
- **IsThereAnyDeal**: `isthereanydeal_id: waspkeeper`
- **VGList**: `vglist_video_game_id: 76393`
- **GamerProfiles**: `gamerprofiles_game_id: x8l7G`
- **Internet Game Database**: `internet_game_database_game_id: waspkeeper` (with qualifier `P9043: 255929`)

These identifiers facilitate cross-platform tracking, cover art management, and price aggregation.

### Technical and Metadata Details
The game's core metadata is anchored to Steam as the primary source (`P248: Steam`). Key reference dates in the metadata include:
- Platform and distribution details: `2023-09-10`
- Rawg game ID: `2023-09-20`
- Lutris game ID: `2023-09-18`
- SteamGridDB ID: `2024-03-28`
- Gamespot ID: `2025-04-22`
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: `2024-06-15`
- GamerProfiles ID: `2024-05-17`

The `language_of_work_or_name` property lists all 30 supported languages, each with the same Steam reference date, indicating a coordinated localization release.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839