The Pale Beyond
Developed by Saltstone Studios · Published by Fellow Traveller
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, rpg game by Saltstone Studios, published by Fellow Traveller — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.” — 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 The Pale Beyond.
| 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
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1.2GHz processor (Intel Core i5 and up)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
The Pale Beyond 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 The Pale Beyond?
Steam classifies The Pale Beyond as a Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Saltstone Studios. You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.
How much does The Pale Beyond cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Pale Beyond at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Pale Beyond single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Pale Beyond: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Pale Beyond on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Pale Beyond for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Pale Beyond out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 24, 2023.
What platforms is The Pale Beyond on?
The Pale Beyond is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Pale Beyond single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Pale Beyond cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
Does The Pale Beyond have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 47 achievements for The Pale Beyond.
What is The Pale Beyond's Metacritic score?
The Pale Beyond has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Pale Beyond?
The Pale Beyond is developed by Saltstone Studios and published by Fellow Traveller.
Where to get The Pale Beyond
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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