IKUMA - The Frozen Compass

Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.

Release Date2026
AdventureExplorationAtmosphericEmotionalIndieOpen World
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About IKUMA - The Frozen Compass

Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.

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AdventureExplorationAtmosphericEmotionalIndieOpen WorldLGBTQ+Third PersonAction-AdventureMysterySurvivalStory RichDogLore-RichCo-opActionNatureLocal Co-OpSingleplayerSplit Screen

Game Details

Release Date2026
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PlatformPC (Steam)

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About This Game

1864, an uncharted island in the Arctic. Cabin boy Sam and loyal husky Ellie are stranded in the unforgiving cold. Endure the harsh elements, uncover a bleak mystery and find your way home and to yourself. Play solo as both characters or cooperatively with a friend. Your survival depends on your friendship!

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Ikuma is a coming-of-age story in which you explore unfamiliar terrain, forage for food and uncover mysteries. Not only in order to survive, but to make peace with your past and finally become yourself.

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Switch between the two companions at any time, or play side by side with a friend in order to make the best use of the characters’ different skills to achieve your goal.

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Use the tools and items you gather on the island to find your way and overcome rough terrain. Climb, fish, gather resources, do what it takes to get yourself and your companion to safety.

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Explore ancient Inuit legends in order to solve the mystery surrounding a lost expedition. Retrace their steps but beware of what’s lurking within the fog that cloaks their path.

Key Features:

✅ A spectacular frozen environment: Traverse breathtaking Arctic landscapes, from glaciers and caverns to forgotten ships buried in the ice with the few tools you can manage to find.

✅ A haunting mystery: Gather clues and uncover the fate of a cursed expedition left buried beneath the ice.

✅ Fully voiced emotional narrative: Experience a powerful story of love, loss, and endurance.

✅ Play solo or cooperatively: Share the journey with a friend as you work together to overcome the Arctic’s challenges.

✅ Survive the Arctic: Manage limited supplies, endure the bitter cold, and rely on your trusted sled dog for guidance.

✅ From the creators of award-winning narrative-driven adventure Lost Ember comes a new, deeply emotional experience

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System Requirements

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Minimum Requirements30-60 FPS

💻Operating System
Windows 10
🔧Processor
Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350
🧠Memory
8 GB RAM
🎮Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
📊DirectX
Version 11
💾Storage
10 GB available space

🚀Recommended Requirements60+ FPS

💻Operating System
Windows 10
🔧Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
🧠Memory
8 GB RAM
🎮Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
📊DirectX
Version 12
💾Storage
10 GB available space

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