Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Sep 22, 2025
    80
    Arctic Awakening offers a short but engaging narrative full of mystery, encouraging players to piece together its story through exploration. The game’s atmospheric environments and beautiful soundtrack create an immersive experience, with Alfie's dialogue adding emotional depth. Player choices influence the storyline and ending, while even minor choices and items subtly contribute to character development. Despite a few technical issues like awkward climbing and minor bugs, they don't significantly impact the overall enjoyment.
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  1. Sep 23, 2025
    There’s so much that Arctic Awakening gets wrong. Or rather, that it never fully realises. If the game mechanics and pacing matched its visuals, Arctic Awakening would be a tour de force to rival Firewatch.