Arctico

You arrive on an Arctic island to continue your late mentor’s work. Explore the landscape, find samples and artifacts, and piece together the past through scattered letters and notes.

Travel between landmarks by dog sled or kayak, gathering resources and research data along the way. Fishing and exploration help supply you and your dogs as you uncover more of the island.

Build and customize a science outpost, set up experiments, grow plants, and sell seeds or research to fund upgrades and new tools. You can play alone or explore and build with up to three friends.

Players who enjoy Arctico often praise its quiet Arctic atmosphere, dog-sled travel, and unhurried exploration, with some especially enjoying building and exploring with friends. Others find the world and gameplay sparse or repetitive, and mention unclear guidance and rough menus.