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Mirages of Winter

Embark on a poetic adventure through the beautiful, ink-painted Winter Island. Explore new paths, collect animal paintings, solve soothing puzzles, uncover the island’s mysteries, and awaken spring.

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Developer
Mirari Games
Publisher
PID Games, Dear Villagers
Release
November 22, 2022
3 years and 254 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed18 reviews66.7%

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About the Game

A Poetic Adventure

Embark on an island during winter; living a simple life together with nature. By following the footsteps of the fisherman, you will uncover the hidden beauty of winter and witness the coming of spring.

An immersive first-person adventure

Solve nature-inspired puzzles to uncover the secrets of the Winter Island. Explore hand-painted scenery, find the five elements and combine them with objects, plants and cute animals to open new paths towards spring.

A Sumi-e world

Step into a fully hand-drawn, interactive landscape filled with curious creatures and hidden details — all inspired by Taoist and Zen philosophy.

with poems

Discover inspiring, enchanting verses that celebrate the arrival of spring and quiet moments of harmony with nature.

with puzzles

Enjoy gentle, nature-inspired puzzles and search for 28 unique animal paintings hidden throughout the island.

with a mesmerizing Music

Immerse yourself in an original, uplifting soundtrack composed and performed with traditional bamboo flutes.

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