The Archipelago Promise

Open-world survival adventure about sailing to find your missing twin

An Otter Game Studio · Published by Breda University of Applied Sciences · Released Jun 22, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Negative; 39% of 189
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jun 22, 2023
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 16 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Archipelago Promise?

This first-person survival adventure follows Ethan's search for his missing twin across an open-world Alaskan archipelago in summer. You sail between islands, follow notes using a compass, hunt rabbits for food, and craft items while avoiding bears and coping with changing weather.

For you if...

+you enjoy choosing your own route through an open world

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploring without managing hunger, thirst, and body temperature

What players say

39% of 189 reviews are positive

Some players praise the familiar survival gameplay, comparing it to The Forest. Common complaints include awkward boat controls, unclear progression, unreliable saves, and poor performance.

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The Archipelago Promise system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 16 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 (or AMD equivalent)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does The Archipelago Promise have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Archipelago Promise run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Archipelago Promise use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam