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Arctic Grave

Uncover the mystery of an arctic cargo outpost's lost crew in this horror game. Take in the frozen sea and delve into the depths of the facility, finding items and uncovering new paths with each one to learn what really happened here. But be careful, because something else might be here with you.

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Palerite
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Palerite
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About the Game

Uncover the mystery of an arctic cargo outpost's lost crew in this horror game. Take in the frozen sea and delve into the depths of the facility, finding items and uncovering new paths with each one to learn what really happened here. But be careful, because something else might be here with you.

Overview

Arctic Grave is a short horror game that doesn't rely on jumpscares and focuses instead on level design and building a heavy, sometimes melancholic atmosphere. It doesn't feature combat or resource management and prioritizes exploration, atmosphere and story.

Explore a cargo outpost in the far north

One of many, this facility is property of AxiTrans - the largest cargo corporation in the world. Embedded into a cliff and located on a remote shore, it is rarely used yet still houses a small crew.

However, communication with them was recently lost and nobody knows why.

Discover what happened to the crew

As a staff investigator of AxiTrans, you are no stranger to weird occurences across the corporation's many branches. Your usual job is to put together a report about each crew member based on your findings - no matter the situation.

Delve deep into the facility

However, something about this particular case quickly proves to be special. The outpost is damaged in bizarre ways and you can't shake the feeling that there is something else here with you. Sabotaging you? It seems like one must descend deeper into this place and uncover its secrets to find out what's really happening.

Interact with the world to progress

Inside the outpost, you will find that many doors are locked and clues are out of reach. Solve simple puzzles and find items that unlock new paths and take you ever closer to solving the mystery of this place.

FEATURES

  • Low-jumpscare horror placing focus on atmosphere

  • Snowy shore-of-a-frozen-sea setting

  • Distinct areas that have their own mechanics and atmosphere

  • A story to piece together over the course of the game

  • Exploration relying on finding Items that unlock several paths at once

  • A malicious entity that messes with your head long before attacking directly

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