Northern Lights is a Simulation, Early Access game from MadGoat Studio with a 78% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- MadGoat Studio
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $11.99
- Review signal
- 78% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 64bit or better
Processor: Intel Core i3 4170 / AMD FX 6300 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 / AMD R9 270 or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: Installing the game on SSD is highly recommended - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 7700k / AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: Installing the game on SSD is highly recommended
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Northern Lights is worth a closer look if you want survival crafting, exploration, strong atmosphere, and great with friends.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, psychological horror, and survival crafting.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
Steam review snapshots
The game is open world in the true sense of the word.The mechanics are a bit complicated but I am used with other survival games, so I found no issues with them other…The atmosphere really gives you the feeling that you are in a harsh survival in the taiga.I may be asking much, but base building and co-op would be truly amazing.Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, early access filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.