RPGFit check
Is Lonely in the Winter worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who favor short stories about family and a search for a cure over longer narratives
- Adventure players who want puzzles and secret areas in addition to battles
- RPG players who prefer turn-based boss encounters and selectable difficulty
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long, expansive role-playing campaign may find the stated story scope too short
- Players who want real-time combat may bounce off the turn-based battle system
- Players who prefer games without a tragic illness-focused narrative may not suit the central premise
Our take on Lonely in the Winter
Players looking for real-time action will hit the main bounce point when encounters switch to turn-based battles. Those expecting a broad, open-ended RPG may also stop at the short story structure, which centers on one focused search for a cure.
What is Lonely in the Winter?
Lonely in the Winter follows Robbery Cold, a former soldier who now works as a mercenary after his wife dies from an incurable disease.
When his daughter is afflicted with the same illness, he travels through dangerous and unfamiliar places in search of a rumored crystal said to cure human ailments. His investigation concerns a mysterious organization that also seeks the crystal. The game combines a short story with puzzles, secret zones, and turn-based battles. Players can choose the gameplay difficulty, face bosses, and receive a final rank based on what they did during the game.
How Lonely in the Winter plays
- 01Turn-Based Battles
- Combat includes boss encounters, and players can select the gameplay difficulty.
- 02Secret Zones
- Exploration includes hidden areas along the journey.
- 03End-Game Rank
- A final score is based on actions during the game.
- 04Puzzle Sections
- Puzzles appear alongside exploration and combat.
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Lonely in the Winter: platforms & release
Is Lonely in the Winter worth it?
It is worth it if: players who favor short stories about family and a search for a cure over longer narratives. Skip it if: players seeking a long, expansive role-playing campaign may find the stated story scope too short.
Where can I download Lonely in the Winter?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Lonely in the Winter's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Lonely in the Winter on?
Windows only.
