Ice Station Z (2021)

Developer: Wobbly Tooth
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 208 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, lonely scavenging survival experience set in a frozen arctic wasteland where every day is a struggle and death is permanent.

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What players say

Players call it a faithful port of the 3DS original, with the same minimalist survival loop of looting, managing hunger and cold, and fighting zombies. The multiplayer is often described as dead, but those who find friends enjoy chaotic co-op. Some wish for updates or new maps, and a few are excited about a sequel.

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