Gerda: A Flame in Winter

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In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil such as war. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience and your connection with others also determines how the story unfolds.

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Time to beat

7 h 8 minAverage completion time
6 h 25 minMain
7 h 48 minMain + Sides
10 h 40 minCompletionist

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Genres
RPG • Adventure • Indie
Game Modes
Single player
Player Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Platforms and release dates

PC • Switch

2022-09-01
Developers
PortaPlay
Publishers
DON'T NOD
Game Engines
Unity
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84
Metacritic10 ratings
80
IGDB1 rating

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In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil such as war. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience and your connection with others also determines how the story unfolds.

When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same. Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real life events. How far would you go to protect your loved ones?

Details

Genres
RPG • Adventure • Indie
Game Modes
Single player
Player Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Platforms and release dates

PC • Switch

2022-09-01
Developers
PortaPlay
Publishers
DON'T NOD
Game Engines
Unity