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A first-person narrative adventure set in the unforgiving Arctic. Your plane crashed in a storm, leaving only your court-mandated therapy bot for company as you journey to find your co-pilot and uncover the mysteries buried beneath the ice.
Arctic Awakening is a story rich, atmospheric and mystery game
developed and published by GoldFire Studios.
Released on September 18th 2025 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 8 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Portuguese - Brazil.
It has received 329 reviews of which 276 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 20.99€ on Instant Gaming.
The Steam community has classified Arctic Awakening into these genres:
Story Rich
Atmospheric
Mystery
Walking Simulator
Exploration
First-Person
Adventure
Sci-fi
Choices Matter
Narrative
Singleplayer
Thriller
Dialogue Heavy
Survival
Open World
Emotional
Robots
3D
Psychological Horror
Indie
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Arctic Awakening:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
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| English | |||
| German | |||
| French | |||
| Spanish - Spain | |||
| Simplified Chinese | |||
| Russian | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Portuguese - Brazil |
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System requirements
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX 8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD RX 570
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.14+
- Processor: Apple M1 or Later
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Apple M1 or Later
- Storage: 10 GB available space
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Having to use weights to hold down the 'W' and SHIFT keys are the hallmark of great game design ... :) Seriously though, the story is great, the voice acting is pretty good, the conversation between you and your robot companion is interesting. But what other people have said about the levels being too big and full of nothing is correct. My hand was getting sore holding down SHIFT and W to just walk forward so I did literally have to put stuff on my keyboard to keep going. Also the breathing exercise thing sucks. I got so tired of doing that, it takes so long and you have to wait for Alfie to stop talking to do it. It is obnoxious and unenjoyable. However, if you look at it more like a first person visual novel, it is pretty good. I'd recommend it on the basis of story and atmosphere, even if the 'gameplay' is pretty drab.
This game is a masterpiece. I felt invested from the beginning in the story. This game is more then just trying to reach your co-pilot and get rescued, it is an emotional journey. As the story progressed and I learnt more about Kai the more I was invested into finding Donovan. Learning more about Will and what Kai failed to do to save him made me more invested into finding Donovan, refusing to make the same mistakes again. When I was faced with hard choices I always prioritised moving forward and getting to him sooner. The story gave us clues and info about what was really going on with Holly's recording allowing us to doubt and question reality leaving us to question what was going on. When we heard back from Donovan after he disappeared I felt something about him was off, how did he know about certain info or to know where to send us. I started to speculate about what had happened to him, believing him to already be dead. When I found him I was left shocked that he was still alive and didn't expect the hardest choice ever at the end. I was left emotional at my choice I had to make. This game has been an amazing journey from start to finish. I recommend you play this how you feel you need to. Make your choices and make your mistakes. These choices and mistakes matter and will make you feel more invest and help you to connect with the characters. Do not be afraid of the mistakes you've made on your journey, embrace it. 10/10 IGN
Recommended... but don’t expect it to stick the landing A sci-fi mystery in the Arctic? Yeah, this is basically my dream game. And for a while, Arctic Awakening really sells it! Great atmosphere, cozy visuals, solid sound design, and a setup that feels like it’s building toward something big. Unfortunately… it never really gets there. 1. Walking simulator (and it really commits to that) There are long stretches where you’re just holding forward with almost nothing to engage with. No puzzles, not much to discover... just… walking. I get the genre, but this feels like it took the label as a personal challenge. There’s also a lot of dialogue. Honestly, less would’ve been more. The constant talking kind of undercuts the atmosphere that the game seems to be aiming for. 2. A mystery that forgets to solve itself (spoilers) The game throws out a bunch of genuinely interesting ideas... strange technology, interdimensional stuff, weird phenomena, hints at something bigger... and then mostly just… leaves them there. I never felt like I got a clear answer to what caused the crash, and by the end, it seems like there’s some kind of larger force or antagonist at play, but you learn so little about it that it barely lands. It’s the kind of story that keeps building questions and then quietly exits before answering them. Bottom line: There’s a really cool game in here. It just feels like it needed more depth, more interaction, and a much stronger payoff. If you’re here for atmosphere, it’s worth experiencing. If you’re here for a satisfying mystery… you might have to bring your own ending. GRIND <3
if you like firewatch this game is a must. however i do like this game but it doesnt fully capture the style of firewatch but it is super similar. what doesnt work for me is the voice acting, the robot is a little annoying at times. but the gameplay aspect is exactly like firewatch and i really enjoyed it. but also its unique in its own way. if you like firewatch youll like this game.
A very chill (heh) walking/exploring sim w/ minor "choices matter" effects. Pros: * A wide, effing gorgeously wild land to explore. * Great background music - though I consciously noticed it more than in most games. And I suck at noticing it. * Great use of SFX - so when the game bugged out (easily fixed - quit/reload) and muted that channel, I noticed it immediately. * Characters have good voice actors and slowly-unfolding, believable backstories. * Plot had me guessing until the last chapter - when they kinda lampshade the ending. Cons: * Had a cpl random bugs that required a quit/reload. (devs: Holly's campfire - froze after sitting down; and SFX muted themselves when I loaded the game once (in fairness, I accidentally NewGame'd, then quit, so maybe that corrupted the channel) ) * Your 'bot companion can sometimes be so slow in responding to a situation, that you wonder if you screwed up. * A handful of times, the equally-valid solution you attempt ( eg: hose down the final door then throw the can at the door ) just isn't what the devs had envisioned, and you need to wander around until you can suss their solution. Meh: * Minor survival elements - sanity and hunger - which are easily sated if you're paying even a little attention. * Only one bit that requires even a tiny bit of responsiveness - there's a "breathing" minigame, to regain sanity. Hold spacebar 'til the circular progress thingy hits the outer circle, then release until the circular progress thingy is inside the inner circle. Itera donec sanus sis. * I only tried to test the "choices matter" bit once ( lying to the lab assistant bot at the tower ), it didn't - but I imagine being a d!ck to your court-ordered monitor-bot would affect the ending. TL;DR: It's a great exploration game w/ an excellent plotline, highly recommended. 8/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arctic Awakening is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.
No, Arctic Awakening is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Arctic Awakening received 276 positive votes out of a total of 329 achieving a rating of 7.80.
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Arctic Awakening was developed and published by GoldFire Studios.
Yes, Arctic Awakening is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Arctic Awakening is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Arctic Awakening is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Arctic Awakening is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Arctic Awakening is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Arctic Awakening does not support VR.
Arctic Awakening is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Arctic Awakening. Explore additional content available for Arctic Awakening on Steam.
No, Arctic Awakening does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Arctic Awakening does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Arctic Awakening is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Arctic Awakening.
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| Steam price | 27 October 2026 03:31 UTC |
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