Underplayed Gems

Venture Arctic (2018)

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Developer
Pocketwatch Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.8 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, thoughtful simulation where you gently guide an arctic ecosystem through seasonal cycles, balancing life and death with a quiet, meditative pace.

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What players say

Players overwhelmingly bought this for nostalgia, but many cannot get past the tutorial due to crashes and bugs. Those who do play find it repetitive and less polished than Venture Africa.

Screenshots

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