Underplayed Gems

Arctico (2022)

Arctico cover
Developer
Claudio Norori, Antonio Vargas
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 2,502 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm and solitary arctic exploration where you build a base and tend plants while uncovering your mentor's past.

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What players say

Players describe it as a slow, cozy survival game set on a flat snow-covered island, but many find the travel tedious and the content thin. There is no ending, and the base-building loop revolves around collecting blueprints from landmarks. Some praise the relaxing atmosphere and sled dogs, while others point to a poor UI, no tutorial, and buggy co-op.

Screenshots

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