Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

Arctic puzzle platformer with two companions seeking a blizzard's source

Upper One Games, E-Line Media · Published by E-Line Media · Released Nov 18, 2014

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 8,682
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Jan 7, 2025

What is Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)?

Based on a traditional Iñupiat story, this Arctic puzzle platformer follows Nuna and Fox as they seek the source of a blizzard threatening their home. Switch between them in single-player or play one character each in local co-op, crossing icy terrain and using their different abilities to solve puzzles and face enemies. Video interviews with Alaska Native community members unlock during play.

For you if...

+you enjoy story-led platformers rooted in traditional Iñupiat tales
+you want local co-op built around two complementary characters
+you like simple puzzles and cultural video interviews

Not for you if...

−you expect online co-op instead of shared-screen play
−you prefer combat-heavy action to simple platform puzzles
−you want demanding puzzles rather than straightforward obstacles

What players say

81% of 8,682 reviews are positive

Players praise the Iñupiat storytelling, cultural interviews, artwork, and local co-op. Their most common complaint is imprecise controls that make platforming frustrating. Some also report bugs, controller input problems, and poor companion behavior in solo play.

Screenshots and trailer

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Xbox 360 or equivalent gamepad required for local co-op

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Simplified Chinese.