Faraway: Arctic Escape (2023)

Developer: Pine Studio
Publisher: Snapbreak
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, chilly escape-room adventure where you solve frosty puzzles in linear, atmospheric temples to follow a story.

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What players say

Players say this is a mobile port that feels incomplete on PC: some puzzles and a secret level are missing, achievements are bugged, and the developer has stopped responding. The puzzles are easy and the atmosphere is relaxing, but the game is short and plagued by broken hitboxes and collision glitches.

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