Platforms
- PCFeb 24, 20238.2playscore8.28 Critics8.81.09K Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 6, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
8 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- It’s rare these days for a survival game to put narrative and resource management mechanics on the same level, and do both very well. Overall, I think The Pale Beyond tells a captivating story while torturing players into finding the best solutions for keeping their crew alive.
Cosmin Vasile · Mar 09, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It makes me optimistic about the future of this niche genre. The amount of research and care is apparent as you play. The opaque gameplay systems draw you into the narrative, but leave you in suspense.
Jaina Hill · Mar 07, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Pale Beyond is a game definitely worth checking out. Its writing does justice to the tragic story of the events on which its story is based and features characters that feel unique and are incredibly fleshed out, though your objective isn't always clear. Its story and music will have you enthralled.
Daman Shelley · Feb 25, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall, The Pale Beyond is a fantastic game. From the intense and methodical gameplay, stunning art style, and fantastic characters. Everything about this game is meticulous and shows in every aspect of the title. The gameplay can become repetitive, especially during longer playing sessions, but the depth of the characters and the marvelous atmosphere that this title manages to conjure seems to grip you as you attempt to survive the horrifying cold of the arctic.
JoshuaBurt · Feb 24, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Pale Beyond is a masterclass in tone and atmosphere informing gameplay. As Captain Robin Shaw, you’ll need to make tough decisions constantly, but this stressful journey is well worth seeing through to the end.
David Flynn · Feb 23, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Pale Beyond is a challenging survival game that is incredibly immersive, with a fantastic sound design. Keeping your crewmates alive as you manage resources and morale means you'll have to make tough decisions at every turn. It's a bit repetitive, and the learning curve can be discouraging, but it's a great adventure full of memorable characters with a story full of stakes.
Alec Padua · Feb 23, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The difficulty is well-honed, forcing players to stay on their toes without verging on frustrating, and the unanswered questions that arise in the story remain engaging until the final revelations. Although the interpersonal component isn't dialed up to draw out tears, solid character writing makes tough choices and failures fall heavy.
BEN BROSOFSKY · Feb 23, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Pale Beyond is a bleak and oppressive survival game that really gives a feel of how tough the mission into the ice truly is. It isn’t for the faint of heart, but when you finally get the hang of balancing the resources and keeping everyone happy and healthy there are few better feelings.
Lyle Carr · Feb 23, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
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You didn’t ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond.
Developer: Bellular Studios