There's Something In The Ice

First-person sci-fi horror inside a stormbound Antarctic research bunker

JustTomcuk · Released Mar 25, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 186
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Apr 14, 2025
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 8 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is There's Something In The Ice?

A first-person horror walking simulator set at an Antarctic research station, where three scientists shelter in an old bunker after collecting samples from deep in the ice. You explore and talk with characters, following a story told through dialogue rather than written notes.

For you if...

+you like science-fiction horror inspired by The Thing
+you prefer short games centered on exploration and conversation

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles or detailed survival mechanics

What players say

74% of 186 reviews are positive

Players praise the tense atmosphere and environmental graphics. Common complaints concern the AI voice acting and weak or confusing writing, while some players also criticize awkward movement.

Screenshots and trailer

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There's Something In The Ice system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: WINDOWS 7, 8, 10, 11 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does There's Something In The Ice have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does There's Something In The Ice run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 7
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Russian.

Does There's Something In The Ice 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