Walden, a game

$9.99

Release Date:: Mar 18, 2019
Developer:: USC Game Innovation Lab
Publisher:: USC Games
Platforms:: Windows Mac

Indie Adventure Steam Achievements Family Sharing Single-player Steam Cloud Partial Controller Support

About This Game

Take on Henry David Thoreau’s classic adventure in living simply in nature as you explore this epic open world game based on the story of Thoreau’s life in the woods alone at Walden Pond. Features a dynamic and changing natural environment filled with exquisite details, as well as a multi-faceted narrative following Thoreau’s quest for solitude and inspiration in the woods during a time of personal and social crises.

Can you balance your basic needs for survival against your search for beauty and the sublime? Will you live life “deliberately”? Or will you live a life of “quiet desperation”? Find out in this critically acclaimed title that Smithsonian Magazine has called “the world’s most improbable video game.”

Walden, a game was awarded Game of the Year and Most Significant Impact at Games for Change, Developers Choice at IndieCade, and nominated for the Unity Impact Award and the New York Game Critics Award for Best Indie Game.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

2 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #542519 english

18 hrs at review

Recommended

lovely game

User #551493 english

23 hrs at review

Recommended

An existential and literally masterpiece. This is a story of a two year recluse of Thoreau. It is a bit grindy (game has some survival elements like gathering food, repairing shelter, gathering wood) however the main focus is on the exploration of the nature in the search of literally inspiration. During exploration you build a story, it is based on the elements of nature or adventures you have encountered. Wherever you go somewhere or look at, the journal will be different. There are also a lot of letters being exchanged between various literary characters as Waldo Emerson or Thoreau including Nathaniel Hawthorne. I would recommend this for every one looking for existential and deeply relaxing experience. Also fans of XIX century literature will not be disappointed. Especially this game will make you familiar with the life and creations of Thoreau. There are some bugs though - in some cases there are small graphical glitches where user seems to be jumping above trees. Fortunately I n...

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS: 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1024 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Walden, a game cost?

Walden, a game costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Walden, a game?

Minimum: Minimum: OS: 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: 2.4 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1024 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space

What platforms is Walden, a game available on?

Walden, a game is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Walden, a game worth buying?

Walden, a game has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.

When was Walden, a game released?

Walden, a game was released on Mar 18, 2019.