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Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Kona is a survival, adventure and detective game developed by Parabole and published by Parabole and Ravenscourt.
Released on March 17th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 3,384 reviews of which 2,807 were positive and 577 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.07€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Kona into these genres:

Survival Adventure Detective Atmospheric First-Person Open World Exploration Singleplayer Horror Story Rich Indie Walking Simulator Survival Horror Narration Surreal Great Soundtrack Puzzle Casual Kickstarter Crowdfunded

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7 and up
  • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS 10.8+
  • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+ (2013 and newer) + Apple Silicon (Any)
  • Memory: 5 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 5000+ with at least 1.5 GRAM
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: We officially support 2013 Macbook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro and newer models.
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ 64-bit, SteamOS+
  • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+
  • Additional Notes: Other Linux distro should work but haven't been tested.

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025
Nothing too crazy but very enjoyable if you like exploring. Still managed to have lots of charm despite the desolate setting; which I personally fucked with a lot.. a bleak atmosphere + snow somehow became one of my favorite "genres" in games. My main exposure to Canada has always been Nathan Fielder so I'm glad to have broadened my horizons with the new bits of lore this game has offered. Still not a huge fan of French but this one will get a pass.
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Jan. 2025
Kôna – in Cree language it means snow. Fitting name for the game taking place in Northern Quebec, in the midst of abnormal snowstorm. You play as a detective hired to solve a case of vandalism - unfortunately, when you finally arrive at your destination, you discover that instead you have to unravel the mystery of a multiple murder, not to mention that something is lurking in the blizzard. ✅ [*] The plot is surprisingly good, with several unexpected twists that change the perception of the investigation and the current situation. [*] Believable, well-designed locations (village + surrounding areas). [*] Collectibles, diaries, notes, tell their own stories about the villagers and the relations between them. [*] Light survival mechanics - body warmth management and FOV limitation due to weather. [*] You don't have to kill the wild animals you encounter. There are 3 mechanisms you can use to deter them from attacking you. [*] Secrets. [*] Soundtrack. Quebecois rock by CuréLabel. [*] Achievements are tied to the game and encourage completion with an additional restriction. 😐 Inventory size – we should be able to upgrade it. ❌ [*] Game looks dated nowadays. [*] The model of the main antagonist is ugly - this follows from the previous point, but it certainly won't evoke in you the emotions it was supposed to evoke. [*] First Nations members appear, play their limited role and disappear. Pity that it was not deepened somehow. [*] Ending feels forced and rushed.
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Nov. 2024
I bought this game because I liked the winter atmosphere. (Not knowing it's horror, lol) I thought that this game was just survival or simulator, but this is much better than I imagined. I love everything, from the character Carl to the narrator to the story to the map, everything. At some points, it's confusing, but I think that it isn't a big problem, as you can see from a playthrough. Even if the game is old, and I don't know how many people will see this review, I recommend this game with all my heart.
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Sept. 2024
I both really enjoyed and was disappointed with Kona. I agree with reviews saying it was a lot of build up for the end to be rushed and everything thrown at you at the end. I didn’t mind the slow pace throughout because I felt it matched the atmosphere. I would have continued slowly but once it was nighttime I felt like there was suddenly urgency. I wish I felt like I had done any of the figuring out rather than everything being told to me. The spooky vibes were 100/10, loved loved loved. I found it really difficult to drive because everything went white. A mixed bag overall. I would still recommend it if it’s on sale.
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Aug. 2024
This is one of the coziest cuddley games except it definiely needs more people in it! Because it's such a cold snowy desolate game, you feel isolated throughout, so it would be nice to actually communicate with, meet or talk to other characters, even if via radio like with Fire Watch and Rachel Foster. I love the open map which you can explore pretty much at will and how it makes it seem very non-linear. My complaints are that I wish it were less whited out everywhere! This becomes tiresome quickly, especially while you are travelling. Sure we get it, we're in the great white north during snow and blizzards, but it makes the navigation unbearable at times. While driving the snow mobile we could really use the map! While hiking, we could really use at least a compass or mini-map. Every once in a while, the game will freeze to have another part of the map load. I guess it's better than a load screen. There is no hint system whatsoever. With such a big open world and large scale map, it would be nice to have at least some direction. But I really did enjoy the mystery and overall game and world that it's set in. Oh and please make a warp feature! This is one of the best and coziest games I've played. It makes me want to cuddly up with a nice warm blankie, cup of coffee and bowl of soup!!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kona is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

Kona is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

Kona received 2,807 positive votes out of a total of 3,384 achieving a rating of 8.01.
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Kona was developed by Parabole and published by Parabole and Ravenscourt.

Kona is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Kona is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Kona is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Kona is a single-player game.

There are 2 DLCs available for Kona. Explore additional content available for Kona on Steam.

Kona does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Kona supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Kona 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.

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Kona
14.99€ -87% 14.99€ 2.07€ -72% 14.99€ 4.28€
8.0
2,807
577
Game modes
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Developer
Parabole
Publisher
Parabole, Ravenscourt
Release 17 Mar 2017
Platforms
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