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2026 PCPlayStation 24.99 €

Permafrost is an open-world survival RPG set in a never-ending winter, built around hunting, gathering, building and crafting. You must endure a harsh world and decide whether to ally with other survivors or dominate them. Little information is available on the game, so this rating is cautious.

What defines Permafrost:

  • Open world
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Challenging difficulty

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