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About Permafrost
Permafrost puts you in the boots of a Rook, an engineer drawn to a frozen Earth by a desperate radio call. The world is locked in an endless winter after the moon shattered, and the cold itself is the central obstacle.
You may wander the open world alone or with up to three friends, building shelters, scavenging, crafting, and relying on a rescued dog. Faction‑controlled zones, ruined cities, and brutal weather shape a grounded, story‑driven survival experience.
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The Cold as the Core Threat
The description calls the cold a living, ever‑present enemy that brings frostbite, storms, and a creeping chill. Surviving requires shelter, timing, and preparation rather than combat.
Because the environment itself is hostile, players must manage exposure, repair shelters, and use gear to stay warm while moving through frozen cities and wilderness.
- Plan travel for periods when weather cues suggest calmer conditions.
- Prioritize building or repairing shelters before venturing far from safe zones.
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Exploration‑Gated Progression
Progress is earned through exploration and adaptation. Restoring abandoned shelters, repairing broken machines, and reclaiming fragile technology let you push deeper into the frozen world.
The game emphasizes a tense, grounded survival experience without constant gunfire or fantasy tropes, so advancement is tied directly to how far you can survive and rebuild.
- Map known shelters before heading into unknown territory.
- Collect salvageable items that may be needed for later repairs.
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Loyal Dog Companion
A rescued dog follows you, scouting ahead, warning of danger, and carrying supplies. The companion helps you stay grounded when the silence of the world becomes overwhelming.
While the dog does not replace player agency, its scouting and carrying abilities can influence navigation decisions and resource management.
- Use the dog’s scouting to identify hazards before entering new zones.
- Allocate some supplies to the dog to extend its usefulness.
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Symbiotic 1‑4 Player Co‑op Survival
The game supports solo play or cooperative survival with up to three friends. Together you can build shelter networks, divide responsibilities, and play to each other's strengths.
Co‑op does not simplify the environment; the cold affects all participants equally, making teamwork a matter of shared preparation rather than reduced difficulty.
- Assign clear roles such as shelter building or scouting to streamline group effort.
- Coordinate travel times so the whole team avoids sudden storms.
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Platform Availability and Steam Features
Permafrost is released for Windows and lists features including Single‑player, Multi‑player, Online Co‑op, Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Stats, and Family Sharing.
These labels indicate integration with Steam services and limited platform support, without specifying exclusive content or detailed control schemes.
- Enable Steam Cloud if you want progress to sync across installations.
- Check the Partial Controller Support option if you prefer a gamepad.
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