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Permafrost

Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.

Release date
October 9, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
SpaceRocket Games
Publisher
Toplitz Productions
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★ 7.2/10Steam · 2,235 ratings
SteamLast checked November 1, 2026

Most helpful8

Recommended
Really enjoying this game so far! It's all the things I wish were possible in The Long Dark such as co-op, building, jumping (yes, simply…
Not recommended
I really wanted to love this. It looks gorgeous, the frozen world is beautiful, and you can see the bones of something good. But after…
Recommended
I would recommend the game, but… I have 15 hours in the game, including the time spent testing it. This game has a lot of…
Recommended
Well, first of all, please keep in mind that this game is still in Early Access, so things might change for better (or worse...) after…
Not recommended
I think the game has potential but is not ready for Early Access. Some simple things are really buggy and ruin the play experience. I'll…
Recommended
Except for The Long Dark, there really is not much in the way of winter survival games. I've only been playing an hour or so…
Recommended
After roughly 20 hours in Permafrost, having progressed as far as the current main quest allows, I can honestly say I've enjoyed every hour of…
Not recommended
This game is boring and silly. Surviving is too easy and hunting is just not even fun as the animals are plentiful and walk right…

Most recent8

Recommended
I really enjoy the game. No game breaking bugs so far, running smooth on my pc. If you like winter survival, like Namalsk on DayZ,…
Recommended
Thoroughly enjoyed playing what is on offer here for 22 hours. The environment looks great, the lore is great. It's hard to be critical. I'm…
Recommended
I absolutely loved the early access experience. this is the type of game i long for after almost a year of waiting for a new…
Recommended
Fun little game, love the looting exploration, wild life, survival of staying warm building your camps and crafting is good. What needs work, gunplay. Too…
Recommended
Very bugged with lots of crashes but storyline is solid. Oh the possibilities. If you like survival games with a lot of grinding for resources…
Not recommended
5 minutes of playable game. I know it is early access but this is ridiculous. It says build a campfire. You have the recipe and…

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