At Winter's End
Slandercast Studio · 2023 · Story Rich, Adventure, Choices Matter, Nature, Casual
PC
Very Positive96% · 115
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About At Winter's End
Every Winter gives way to Spring. For most people, this is a passive event: something that happens naturally thanks to the positions of hemispheres and stars.
But I know the reason why Winter ends. I know because the Wind told me.
At Winter's End is a cozy narrative dice-rolling RPG about 12-year-old Noel growing up in the forest of spirits. Explore the forest and complete quests while rolling dice to see how Noel responds to the challenges they face.Play as Noel, a 12-year-old child who has grown up exploring the lakes and woods surrounding their home. These are no ordinary woods, however, and in these woods, Noel has befriended the spirits of the woods. The Wind, Lake, and Stone are just a few of their best friends. Stone, the oldest spirit of nature, told them once that nature only appears to the youngest humans, and that one day they'd no longer be able to see nature the same way. Thirteen years is all they get with these friends.
Every winter, it's Stone's job to explain to Winter that the season is over and it's time to leave. But this year, Stone is sick and has lost its voice, so Noel is tasked with speaking to Winter in just one week's time. On the Spring Equinox, Noel's birthday, they must talk to Winter and ask it to allow spring to come. Along the way, Noel will have to assist the spirits of the forest in preparing for spring, talking to them, exploring the forest and helping them make tough decisions with the help of their trusty dice. Along the way, Noel will learn about responsibility, growing up, and eventually, how to say goodbye.
Join Noel as they spend one last season in the forest of their childhood in At Winter’s End.
- Discover a cozy interactive narrative and meet a charming cast of forest spirits and animals.
- Explore the forest of Noel's childhood, finding old trinkets and new friends as you go.
- Roll dice and make decisions to help the spirits of the forest prepare for spring.
- Customize and upgrade your dice to prepare for Noel's final encounter with the spirit of Winter.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
If you are looking for a cozy free game to play that is very sweet and relaxing this would be a great one to choose and it works fantastically on the steamdeck ♥8 found this helpful
It’s a really cozy and beautiful game! The forest is full of cute spirits, friendly animals, and little details that make exploring feel warm and magical. I especially loved seeing all the different animals along the way. They make the forest feel more alive, and I enjoyed stopping to watch them and see how they interact with the world. I also really liked the creative idea of using dice rolls to decide how Noel responds to different situations. The game has a very gentle pace and a lovely atmosphere, so it’s perfect when you want something relaxing rather than challenging. It’s a lovely free game that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys cozy and relaxing adventures.6 found this helpful
Short and bittersweet, thought I would cry several times, absolutely loved it. Very much enjoyed all the little details, both interactable and not, that added to the atmosphere of the story.1 found this helpful
a beautiful little story
This is a charming little game! The art and music are wonderful and I had fun with the story even in the short time it lasted. The dice rolling felt a little arbitrary sometimes-- I like the concept of customizing your dice faces, but for how short the game is, I don't think the mechanic had enough room to be utilized to its full potential. Overall though, this was a cute experience with adorable characters that I enjoyed for the entire 1.5-2 hours. There's even a bit of replay value in getting all the achievements. You should play this game!
very lovely game
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