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Steam reviews

What players say

Mostly positive: players like the cold survival atmosphere, exploration and co-op building, but Early Access bugs, performance and clunky movement hold it back.

Many players enjoy the frozen world, its atmosphere and the sense of discovery, and say that exploring, gathering resources and building a base in co-op is satisfying. Some find the story and side quests decent and the dialogue funny, while others find the content thin and the quests inconsistent. Many complaints concern bugs: missing quest items, broken or lost progress after relogging, and quests that cannot be completed. Some report poor frame rates, especially with DX12 and in storms, while others run it smoothly. Movement and camera problems come up often, including ledges that fail to grab, characters stuck in snow, and camera trouble in small rooms. Some find the survival challenge weak, with animals and enemies that barely threaten. Recent reviews are more negative than the earlier helpful ones, focusing on progression bugs and the lack of content.

Who it suits

Players who like slow, atmospheric survival and exploration, and who are happy to play cooperatively while Early Access bugs get fixed.

Who should skip it

Players who want polished mechanics, a challenging survival loop or a substantial amount of content right now should wait for further updates.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours mostly recommend it for the atmosphere and first impressions, while those with 50 or more hours more often report progression bugs and thin content.

Summarised by AI from 63 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.