Near Death is a Action, Adventure, Simulation game from Orthogonal Games with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Orthogonal Games
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.99
- Review signal
- 91% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit OS required)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent)
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.10
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent)
Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: (64-bit OS required)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent (64-bit processor required)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 1GB memory (or AMD equivalent)
Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Near Death is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, survival crafting, exploration, and short game.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, nautical, emotional story, and survival crafting.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
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.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
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.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
Just be adviced that you get little rest in Near Death, so if you're one of those who like to take their…Cool game nonetheless although on the short side it's one of the more unique survival games, it deserves more love.PROS: + It's strangely atmospheric, despite the graphics being low, there's a part when the weather dies down and the view is…Anyway, the game is pretty cheap and has replay value, so get it if you enjoy a fair challenge.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, 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.