Permafrost

Permafrost

Early access since Oct 2026

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.

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Evaluation

Permafrost entered Early Access on October 9, 2026, and the developers describe the launch version as unfinished. The launch announcement that day says 'This is just the beginning - Permafrost is still evolving!' and points players to a roadmap for what comes next. In a pre-launch letter dated October 6, 2026, the team said it is 'here to stay' and will keep expanding the world, with player feedback shaping the next steps. A development update dated November 14, 2025 described a new quest chain system and faster story and side quest delivery in upcoming patches. On March 24, 2026, the developers ended a playtest early to start improvements and promised a clear outline of what is coming next. A companion book, a cookbook and a novel are listed as released on launch day alongside the game.
Evidence
Early Access launch announcement states 'This is just the beginning - Permafrost is still evolving!' and links to a roadmap for future development
news post · Oct 9, 2026 source content planned
high
Pre-launch developer letter says the team is 'here to stay' and will keep expanding the world, and acknowledges the game is not perfect yet
developer statement · Oct 6, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Toplitz Productions
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

You are a “Rook”; an engineer with the skills to rebuild, but little wilderness experience, drawn into this frozen, unforgiving world by a radio signal from a long-lost friend.

Experience a grounded, story-driven open-world survival set in a near-future Earth locked in endless winter after a series of catastrophes that culminated in the shattering of the moon. As a solo player or together with up to 3 friends, explore frozen cities and wilderness, survive brutal weather, navigate faction-controlled territories, hunt, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to endure this post-apocalyptic world.

THE COLD IS YOUR TRUE ENEMY!

The cold is alive and ever-present. Frostbite, storms, and creeping chill shape every journey, turning preparation, shelter, and timing into matters of survival.

A FROZEN OPEN WORLD TO EXPLORE!

Traverse a frozen open world where city ruins fade into wilderness. A tense, grounded survival experience shaped by silence and scarcity - no constant gunfire, no fantasy tropes. Just winter, isolation, and resolve.

EXPLORATION-GATED PROGRESSION!

Progress is earned through exploration and adaptation. Restore abandoned shelters, repair broken machines, and reclaim fragile technology to push deeper into the frozen world.

YOUR DOG AS YOUR LOYAL COMPANION!

Your loyal dog companion stands with you when the cold turns everything else silent. Rescued from the ruins, your dog scouts ahead, warns of danger, carries supplies, and keeps you grounded when the silence gets to be too much.

SYMBIOTIC 1-4 PLAYER CO-OP SURVIVAL!

The cold doesn't care how many of you there are. Play solo or survive alongside up to 3 friends, building shelter networks, dividing responsibilities, and playing to each other's strengths. Co-op doesn't simplify the world; it just means you don't face the cold alone.

Last evaluated Oct 9, 2026
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