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Aphelion

by DON'T NOD

  • Released Apr 28, 2026
  • $17.99
  • 8 h to beat
  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S

65%positive reviews

232 positive125 negative

What players say

Pros

  • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack

  • Atmospheric exploration

Cons

  • Slow, frustrating platforming

  • Narrative focus lost

Mixed

  • Some call it a sci-fi exploration game, others say it made them annoyed

Media

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System requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB

DirectX: Version 12

Storage: 55 GB available space

Additional Notes: SSD required. Minimum specs allow for 1080p 30FPS low settings gameplay. Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Stranded on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.

By 2060, Earth will be uninhabitable. The discovery of a 9th planet…

Ratings

  • 60IGDB players12 ratings
  • 80Critics4 reviews
  • 70Overall16 scores

Time to beat

  • 8 hStory onlyto the credits
  • 8.5 hStory and extraswith side content
  • 10 hCompletionist100%

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LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
English
Chinese (Simplified)
French
German
Italian
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Russian
Spanish (Spain)

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