Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Point-and-click puzzle mystery about missing people in an Appalachian town

NovaSoft Interactive Ltd. · Released Apr 20, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 3,912
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 60 in 30 days
Players: 14; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 10, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated GFX; 2 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Aurora Hills: Chapter 1?

This free, single-player adventure uses a first-person perspective and takes place in West Virginia in October 1981. As park ranger Ethan Hill, you explore a national park, find clues, and solve escape-room-style puzzles while investigating disappearances. It is the opening chapter of a series.

For you if...

+you enjoy working through puzzles with hints available
+you like mysteries set in rural, isolated places

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploration without frequent puzzle solving
−you want a complete story rather than an opening chapter

What players say

94% of 3,912 reviews are positive · 96% of 60 in the last 30 days

Players praise the scenery, atmosphere, and puzzle design. Some find particular puzzles confusing or their solutions hard to follow.

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Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 system requirements

Minimum: Integrated GFX, 2 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel i5
Graphics: Integrated GFX Card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1500 MB available space
Notes: Installing the game on an SSD/M.2 drive is highly recommended

Does Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 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