[1] The game takes place in an alternate timeline of humanity's history, on a research base called Station M found on Saturn's largest moon Titan.
The gameplay centers around semi-linear first-person exploration, allowing the player to discover the story through puzzles and interacting with the objects around them.
In Pollen, the player assumes the role of a RAMA Industries employee, who is sent to Titan to replace a missing crew member on Station M. Just before entering the base the player loses all contact with the research team, and must enter the station in search of answers.
The game is set in an alternate reality where crewed exploration of the Solar System is happening at a rapid pace, however computers are between 10 and 20 years behind what they are at the same time in our world.
[4] On October 5, 2015, Pollen was posted on Steam, and after getting 86% yes votes within 36 hours, it was Greenlit by the community two days later on 7 Oct, 2015.,[citation needed] after receiving a significant amount of press coverage.