Near Death

$7.99

Release Date:: Aug 2, 2016
Metacritic:: 70
Developer:: Orthogonal Games
Publisher:: Orthogonal Games
Platforms:: Windows Mac Linux

Simulation Indie Adventure Action Steam Achievements Full controller support Steam Trading Cards Family Sharing Single-player

About This Game

After your plane crash-lands in Antarctica, you find yourself stranded and alone at an abandoned research facility in the midst of a deadly blizzard. Plunged into utter darkness, temperatures 100 degrees below zero, and conditions far too harsh to allow for rescue, you must explore Sutro Station and and use the tools at your disposal in hopes of escaping and finding your way home.

Not a survival game, but instead a game about surviving, Near Death pits you against an incredibly cruel opponent: Antarctica. Never more than a few minutes from freezing to death in the darkness of polar night, you must reclaim the station from the elements and fight for your life in a terrifying environment that’s more like another planet than the world you know.

Features

A fully explorable Antarctic research station with seamless open world navigation over an unforgiving landscape.
Unique gameplay and innovative player tools suited to the harsh realities of a frigid, dark continent. Mark your way with light trails in zero-visibility storms, melt frozen obstacles to explore the base in search of much-needed supplies, create pockets of warmth with a personal heater, and more.
A dynamic weather system that utilizes snow, wind, temperature, and lighting to create a multitude of Antarctic conditions ranging from blinding whiteouts to brief moments of calm.
A real-time temperature simulation that freezes and thaws the environment room by room based on exposure to the elements, building layouts, the base’s power system, and your own ability to establish safe areas with makeshift repairs.
Discoverable blueprints and upgrades that enhance your capabilities and increase your ability to withstand the cold.
An original score of haunting ambient music that amplifies the isolation of Sutro Station.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

3 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #701034 english

3 hrs at review

Recommended

A fun survival experience, about 3-4 hours long. The game play is centred around staying warm, managing resources, and planning your next trip across the facility. You have a lot of things to do if you want to make it out of this abandoned antarctic base alive. The main enemies are your limited resources and the cold which limits how long you can be outside at a time. I had a good time with this.

User #309763 english

5 hrs at review

Recommended

Absolutely a joy to play! Played on "Normal" difficulty and it was perfectly balanced. Loved the fact that the only survival monitor was how cold you were; there was no "Hunger" or "Thirst" monitor. This kept the game fun!

User #603690 english

1 hrs at review

Recommended

I didn't finish the game but rather left it in the middle. The batteries drained out, Karosine too and had no idea where to go without at least a compass in total darkness. I've found myself wondering in the darkness trying to find the way to the next objective while facing the extreme weather which made me run to the shelter just to lose my way again. Maybe I'm missing something here and the idea is good but after too many tries I left it. I do recommended it for those who like these kind of survival games where you need to feel your way around.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit OS required)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent)
Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Near Death cost?

Near Death costs $7.99.

What are the system requirements for Near Death?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit OS required) Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent) Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

What platforms is Near Death available on?

Near Death is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Near Death worth buying?

Near Death has 100% positive reviews from 3 players. Metacritic score: 70/100.

When was Near Death released?

Near Death was released on Aug 2, 2016.