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Somewhere in İstanbul

An atmosphere-driven survival and exploration game set in an Istanbul fallen into silence after a massive disaster. Face dangers in ruined streets, manage scarce resources, craft essential gear, and fight to stay alive in maps inspired by real locations of the city.

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Navras Arena
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Navras Arena
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About the Game

Somewhere in Istanbul! is an atmosphere-driven survival and exploration game set in an Istanbul that has fallen into a haunting silence following a massive disaster.

The city is no longer what it used to be. Among ruined streets, abandoned buildings, and unknown dangers, there is only one goal: to survive.

Resources are extremely scarce. Threats roaming the environment can hunt you down at any moment, just as easily as hunger, thirst, and exhaustion. Every bullet is precious, and every decision can lead to irreversible consequences. To stay safe, you will scavenge for food, gather usable materials, craft equipment, and establish secure shelters.

While navigating maps inspired by real districts of Istanbul, you won't just wander through an abandoned city; you will also witness the stories of the people left behind in the wake of the disaster. The notes, recordings, and environmental storytelling you discover will reveal what happened behind the scenes, step by step.

Key Features:

  • Resource gathering, crafting, and inventory management.

  • Melee and firearm combat mechanics.

  • A tension-filled atmosphere and dynamic environmental hazards.

  • Detailed regions inspired by actual locations in Istanbul.

  • Environmental storytelling and exploration-based progression.

  • A constantly shifting risk-reward balance, offering a unique experience with every expedition.

Supported by a minimal user interface, cinematic visuals, and atmospheric music, the game aims to keep the player constantly on edge. Sometimes silence is the greatest threat; other times, a single sound you hear tells you it's time to run.

The city awaits you. But remember... People forget. The earth does not.

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