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Afterheat

Survive in a post-apocalyptic desert scorched by extreme global warming. Explore, scavenge, and stay alive in a world where water is rare, the heat is deadly, and you're completely alone.

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About the Game

WELCOME TO AFTERHEAT

A brutal solo survival game set in a scorched, post-apocalyptic Earth consumed by climate collapse.

The world as we knew it is gone. Oceans have evaporated. Forests turned to ash. Humanity has fallen.

What remains is a lifeless desert wasteland—relentless, empty, and silent.
You are alone. No one is coming.

To survive, you must adapt to the heat, fight exhaustion, scavenge what’s left, and stay one step ahead of the planet itself.

A VAST POST-APOCALYPTIC DESERT

Explore a haunting, sun-blasted open world where every landmark tells a story of collapse. From buried cities and rusted ruins to shifting dunes and lost temples—this world is both your enemy and your only companion.

DEEP AND LAYERED SURVIVAL

Survival is not a meter to fill—it's a complex system:

  • Hydration and hunger: Every drop of water and calorie matters

  • Body temperature: Stay cool in the blazing heat and warm during freezing nights

  • Exhaustion: Rest is just as critical as food

  • Weight and calorie balance: Your body weight changes realistically based on what you eat and how active you are. Eat too much and move too little, and you’ll gain weight. Run on empty, and your body will burn fat to survive. It’s all about finding the right balance.

DYNAMIC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

The ecosystem has adapted in dangerous ways. Some creatures hunt. Others flee. You’ll have to learn the hard way which is which.

CRAFTING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Scavenge for materials and forgotten tech. Craft survival gear and prepare for brutal heatwaves and sandstorms. The right tools can mean the difference between life and death.

REAL-TIME HEAT AND WEATHER SYSTEM

Afterheat features a fully dynamic temperature and weather simulation:

  • Days bring blistering heat, while nights could drop below freezing

  • Environmental factors like shadows, wind, and clothing dynamically affect your body temperature

  • Sandstorms and heatwaves are more than visuals—they’re deadly

A STORY OF MYSTERY AND ISOLATION

Discover the remnants of a broken world. Uncover forgotten messages, ruins, and signs of what led to humanity’s downfall.
This isn’t just survival—it’s about understanding the past and finding a reason to keep going.

IN ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT

Afterheat is being developed by a solo developer who’s focused on building a raw, atmospheric survival experience—without microtransactions, pay-to-win, or filler content.
What you see now is early. The game is still growing.

Expect regular updates during development, with improvements to:

  • Graphics and world detail

  • Sound and atmosphere

  • Wildlife and ecosystem behavior

  • Game systems, UI, game mechanics, and performance

All screenshots shown are from early prototype builds and do not represent final quality.

❤️ SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AFTERHEAT

Afterheat is a passion project focused on immersion, depth, and challenge. Your feedback as a player will directly shape the development path of the game.

If you're interested, please consider adding Afterheat to your wishlist—it really helps support indie development.

Wishlist now. Survive the heat.
Discover what remains.