Kona is a Adventure game from Parabole with a 81% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Parabole
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.49
- Review signal
- 81% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 and up Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+ DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 and up Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+ Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS 10.8+ Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+ (2013 and newer) + Apple Silicon (Any) Memory: 5 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 5000+ with at least 1.5 GRAM Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: We officially support 2013 Macbook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro and newer models.
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OS 10.8+ Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+ (2014 and newer) + Apple Silicon (Any) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA or ATI dedicated card Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: We recommend playing on 2014 Macbook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro and newer models
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ 64-bit, SteamOS+ Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+ Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+ Additional Notes: Other Linux distro should work but haven't been tested.
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ 64-bit, SteamOS+ Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+ Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850 Additional Notes: Other Linux distro should work but haven't been tested
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Kona is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, strong atmosphere, exploration, and narrative adventure.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, rural cozy, psychological horror, and narrative mystery.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
the atmosphere is amazing and the graphics has a specific style i really liked.Over time, the investigation shifts from grounded detective work toward something more ambiguous and unsettling, blending psychological tension with hints of the…Kona is a first-person narrative adventure developed by Parabole and published by Parabole and Ravenscourt that delivers a slow, atmospheric descent into…The narrative unfolds through exploration and observation rather than exposition-heavy dialogue.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.