This stunningly animated collecting game is available for free

The summer’s end is creeping closer and closer… but we don’t need to think about that! Instead, let’s play this dreamy game where you collect items that wash up on the beach and then use them to build musical instruments.

We have the beach and more in Cool WIP, Polygon’s roundup of eye-catching clips and screenshots of works in progress. The Polygon staff searches the web for interesting new games to show you the latest projects.

This week we have a creepy game where you venture to the deepest depths, the cutest game menu you’ve ever seen, grapple boarding, and a peaceful game where you can make wind.

This stunning world is your canvas for music

The Ocean’s ResonanceIt is animated and beautifully illustrated. You can pick up any items washed up on the beach, then use them to make instruments. Image Labo and Heaviside Creations created this game. the game’s trailerShows off the beautiful graphics, and its subdued colors. If this looks like the kind of peaceful, relaxing game you want to play, well, you’re in luck; it’s available for free on Itch.io and Steam now in English.

I’m obsessed with this spooky sanctum of souls

Hauntii is described by its team as a “lo-fi twin-stick shooter game” where you play as a ghost venturing through eternity. Light Return, a developer of the game, says that development is moving along. posted a videoImagine a character traversing an area that seems to contain a large sanctum. The game has this cool dual-toned look, and I’m curious to see what a laid-back twin-stick feels like, so this is definitely on my radar.

The cutest menu I’ve ever seen

The creative ways developers incorporate characters into games is something I truly enjoy. This title is Tipston Salvage, and it’s a co-op game where you manage a scrapyard. All of the game, even its menu, is cooperative. The developer posted a clipOne player was shown switching between submenus and menus. It’s an adorable concept and something that I hope to see more in games as developers play with mechanics in creative ways. There’s no release date yet, but for more information you can check out the game’s Steam page.

Grapple boarding Grapple board

Developers just play with every kind of gameplay. We see the character using both a sandboard as well as a grappling gun to move around. The video shows that grappleboarding is a very fun and effective way of getting around. Developer Asarge shares all kinds of digital experiments via Twitter. You can see more work there.

It’s a game that has an enchanting and dreamy feeling.

Alex Dixon shares many videos featuring their work. They share a lot of their work with a serene, dreamy vibe. Previous clips show Dixon’s knack for creating tranquil forest scenes, but it appears that’s not all Dixon has been up to. The clip shows the character creating wind through interaction with the environment. It retains their relaxed style. More of Dixon’s work on Twitter.