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The Doldrums

A third-person survival game where you wait on a deserted island for a ship that may never come. You must fend off the depression that creeps in despite the relief of surviving.

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REODIRA
Publisher
REODIRA
Release
May 26, 2026
67 days ago
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About the Game

Can I escape this island and make it back to my family? I want to live… more than I ever have before.

Stranded on an isolated island, cut off from civilization, you must endure hunger, thirst, and the relentless passage of time while searching for a way back home.

Light fires to stay alive, cook the scarce food you manage to find, and explore the island in search of hidden clues.

Time never stops, and the environment changes with it.

Plan each day carefully, prepare for the unexpected, and make the most of every moment.

Losing hope is no different from being dead. Do not lose hope, and live day by day.

[Game Features]

  • Vast Island
    Find a way to survive on an island too large to fully explore in a single day.

  • Item Discovery
    Lost items are scattered across the island.
    You must find specific items to escape.

  • Body Temperature
    The weather constantly changes and challenges you.
    Use fire to maintain your body temperature.

  • Calm Music
    The protagonist cannot hear it, but you can.
    Endure each day with the music by your side.

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