400 Years

400 Years is a game by Scriptwelder. It is a standalone game.

Gameplay
The game is 2D Side-scrolling video game. The player controls a creature made of stone. The creature knows that in 400 years a huge calimity will happen, and sets out to prevent it.

Since he can only move in 1 direction, and can't jump, the creature can find his path blocked by several obstacles. To get past these, he often has to wait for the right opportunity, or set in motion an event and wait for the outcome, which can take years. Examples include; planting a tree and witing for it to grow tall enough, waiting for winter so a large body of water will freeze, etc. The player has to determine the right amount of time needed, and when to use the ability to wait. Failing to reach the creatures destination, a volcano that is about to erupt, will result in a game over.

As a sidequest, the creature can help humans he encounters, like planting grain to feed them.

Easter egg
Upon reaching the volcano, if the player keeps walking instead of descending into the crater, he will encounter a gravestone. It can be reached with help of a chestnut seed. The grave reads as follows: ''Here lies a traveler between worlds, whose name is unknown. May his curious soul find a way home, like you have found his resting place''. This is most likely a reference to either the Deep Sleep trilogy or A small talk at the back of beyond.