A Valley Without Wind (2012)

Developer: Arcen Games, LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 519 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, free-roaming journey through an unpredictable 2D wilderness where tactical planning and incremental progress matter more than fast reflexes.

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What players say

Players are split on A Valley Without Wind. Some call it a janky, overcomplicated game that never settles on one genre, while a small group praises its weird ambition and moody music. Long-time fans say it is hard to recommend but oddly compelling for those who click with it.

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