First Winter is a Violent, Gore game from Dan Sanderson with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Dan Sanderson
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Steam
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8 or 10
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 128
Storage: 880 MB available space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 8 or 10
Processor: 2GHz+
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 512MB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 880 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- Processor: 2GHz+
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 880 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
First Winter is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative adventure, replayable, and short game.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, narrative adventure, and replayable.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
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.
Steam review snapshots
A big part of the game is psychological in nature as well, invoking fond memories of that infamous Silent Hills P.T.It's a short experience that focuses on both atmospheric horror and jump-scares, while divvying up its gameplay between walking simulator and puzzle…It's a short experience that focuses on both atmospheric horror and jump-scares, while divvying up its gameplay between walking simulator and puzzle…A short but sweet remake of Pacific.Why it fits
Check it if you want violent, gore filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.