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Sender

The winds of the frozen wasteland are calling in this atmospheric horror game. Operate an aging vehicle to locate the missing driver of the previous expedition. Be careful not to stray from the path...

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August 15, 2023
2 years and 352 days ago
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Very Positive60 reviews85.0%

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About the Game

The winds of the frozen wasteland are calling. Sender is an atmospheric horror game in which you operate an aging arctic exploration vehicle as dusk settles into the dead of night.

Sent on a solo journey to locate the missing driver of the previous expedition, follow power lines and landmarks to figure out what happened. They say the tundra is watching, so be careful not to stray from the path...

Features


  • Driving simulation gameplay. Explore using an aging vehicle.
  • Paranoia, dread, and claustrophobia drench the world of Sender.
  • Hidden locations and lore to uncover across the tundra.
  • An original soundtrack haunts the game's atmosphere.
  • 90s era 3D graphics with a modern flair.
  • A bite-sized experience intended to last around an hour.