Near Death
Developed by Orthogonal Games · Published by Orthogonal Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Orthogonal Games, published by Orthogonal Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Stranded at an abandoned Antarctic research base with no hope of rescue, you must battle a deadly blizzard in a desperate fight to find your way home.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Near Death.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit OS required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (7)
Near Death FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Near Death?
Steam classifies Near Death as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Orthogonal Games. Stranded at an abandoned Antarctic research base with no hope of rescue, you must battle a deadly blizzard in a desperate fight to find your way home.
How much does Near Death cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Near Death at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Near Death single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Near Death: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Near Death on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Near Death for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Near Death out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 2, 2016.
What platforms is Near Death on?
Near Death is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Near Death single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Near Death cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Does Near Death have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Near Death.
What is Near Death's Metacritic score?
Near Death has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Near Death?
Near Death is developed by Orthogonal Games and published by Orthogonal Games.
Where to get Near Death
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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