POLYARIS
Survive the Arctic in this first-person single-player game. Move by skis and boat, stay warm, dry, and hydrated, loot what's left behind, fight enemies, and escape the lonely north by any means. For fans of The Long Dark and other similar survival games.
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Welcome to the Arctic
You're an engineer and polar explorer who finds yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time: somewhere in the far north, on the border between Norway and Russia.
A nuclear explosion occurs. By sheer luck, your location in the Arctic zone spares you from the direct blast. But the aftermath is haunting—you've lost all contact with the outside world, and inexplicably, there's no one else around.
Now it's just you, your skis, the melting glaciers, a boat, and a mystery you must unravel.
Game's Core Features
Deep survival mechanics: cold environment, clothing management, hunger and thirst, day-night cycle, dynamic weather, and more
Skiing movement system
Boating navigation
Fishing system
Crafting system
Various enemies (polar bears, wolves, and scavengers)
If you love these games, this is for you:
The Long Dark
The Long Drive
The Forest
Sons of the Forest
Sunkenland
DayZ
Find out what happened and escape the Arctic
As you explore this empty world, you'll find clues about what happened, and why no one else is around. Put together the pieces of the story and uncover secrets hidden under the ice.
