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Arctico

Open-world exploration and base building to recover a mentor's research

Claudio Norori, Antonio Vargas · Released Feb 15, 2022

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
70% of 2,553
Recent reviews
Mixed
51% of 35 in 30 days
Players
5
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 days ago
Nov 4, 2026
Minimum PC
4xxx Series w
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Arctico?

Arctico is an open-world exploration and base-building game set on an icy island, where you search for your late mentor's research. Travel by sled to find letters and old objects, gather resources, tend plants, run experiments, and expand your science outpost. You can play alone or in four-player co-op.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy open-ended exploration and unhurried base building
  • +you want to explore an icy island with friends

Not for you if...

  • −you want clear directions for each next objective
  • −you need fast-paced action or demanding survival challenges

What players say

70% of 2,553 reviews are positive · 51% of 35 in the last 30 days

Players praise the quiet exploration, snowy landscape, and dog-sled travel. Common complaints include repetitive activities, limited guidance, and awkward menus. Some players also report bugs, including lost co-op progress.

Players over time

▼ -21% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 29 players on Oct 17, 2026.

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Oct 2, 20261
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Sep 27, 20266
Sep 26, 20262
Sep 25, 20262
Sep 24, 20264
Sep 23, 20265
Sep 23, 20263
Sep 22, 20261

Screenshots and trailer

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Arctico system requirements

Minimum: 4xxx Series w, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
Core 2 Duo
Graphics
Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
i5 quad core 2.60ghz
Graphics
GTX 555/ or 1gb VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM

Does Arctico have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Arctico 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
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
18
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Arctico 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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