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UPI Games · Published by UPI Games
6 user reviews — 100% positive (6 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Nothing matters. You left your monotonous colony behind. Complete tasks, chase your dreams, walk across the ice while humans watch you, and uncover the secret that will be revealed in 2027. But why?
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Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
Nothing meant anything. Everything was the same: the sounds, the walks, the stares. Then a task appeared in your head. It wasn’t clear. It didn’t make sense. But it was enough. For your dreams, you had to be a lone penguin. Because maybe this whole walk is meant to uncover a secret that’s been waiting for years.
Being a Penguin
This is the story of a penguin who keeps asking questions. Enter dialogues with humans and penguins. People are watching you. It’s a strange feeling. But you’re used to it now.
Explore, Walk, Keep Going
The poles look vast, cold, and empty. Complete mini-tasks, overcome courses, chart your route with the map, visit research stations, open ice fields, and quiet spots. Your dreams may feel far away. But you keep moving forward.
Sometimes not thinking is best. Fish on the ice. Break the rhythm. Set off again.
2027
There are small clues everywhere. But the voice in your head keeps saying the same thing: 2027. Maybe the question is more important.
Nothing means anything. Yet you’re here. But why? Welcome.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or equivalent
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated
- Additional Notes: Runs smoothly on most low-end systems.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 / AMD Radeon R7 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 512 MB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated or better
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended for smoother experience
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Week 1 Fix Update – We’re Just Getting Started
Hey everyone,First of all, thank you for all the feedback. Seriously, we’re reading everything. This is Week 1 of our fixes, and we’ve already made a bunch of important improvements based directly on your comments:Fixes & Improvements:✔️ Improved font to better match the game’s tone (cuter & more fitting)✔️ Missing localizations completed (no more weird UI text like “UI.Penguin”)✔️ Camera behavior fixed (movement & sensitivity adjusted — much more playable now)✔️ Background visuals simplified (less dizziness, cleaner look)✔️ Smooth screen fade added during transitions✔️ Minimap hidden during cutscenes✔️ Audio system improved (music controls adjusted properly)✔️ Penguin avoidance system implemented (yes… they won’t just trap you anymore 😄)We’re also currently working on a new system to significantly reduce build size, which should make the game lighter and more efficient. This is just the beginning. We’ll continue pushing weekly fixes and improvements based on your feedback.Keep it coming. We’re building this together. ❤️Read full article on Community Announcements (Zenkimnikim)AnnouncementsOfficial
But Why Penguin? LIVE NOW!!
Greetings Penguin Candidates, I developed and tested this game entirely on my own, but to be honest, I may have overlooked some things. No matter how careful I am, there's always what we call "blindness"; I might not notice some bugs, but you'll spot them right away 🙂 Therefore, your feedback is extremely valuable to me. If you find any bugs, strange behaviors, or anything you think "could be better," please feel free to write. You can always reach me on Discord; I'm actively monitoring it. https://discord.gg/zHjQb9Ae8P I really enjoyed making this game, and I hope you feel the same way while playing it. Thank you in advance to everyone who supported, tried, and commented. Have a good game. Thank you for your support; we hope we managed to evoke some strange feelings in you, even if only a little.Read full article on Community Announcements (Zenkimnikim)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo Release Announcement
We have released the demo version of our game for free so that everyone can experience it. This version will remain available and open to all players.The demo will also be released on the Google Play Store in the near future, allowing more players to access the experience on mobile platforms.Our full version, which will be refined, continuously improved, and updated monthly with new content and evolving events, will be released within March as promised. This version will also include the deeper narrative and the discovery of the core mystery we have been building toward.We sincerely appreciate all the support we have received so far. Your feedback plays a critical role in shaping the game and helping us improve the overall experience.Publishers and content creators are welcome to request keys by contacting us.Thank you for your continued support.Read full article on Community Announcements (Zenkimnikim)AnnouncementsOfficial
Release Date Updated!
Hi everyone, We’re adjusting our release schedule. We want to welcome you with a stronger, more polished demo and also participate in the next festival.Why the change?Improve the demo experience and onboardingFix issues, optimize performance, and polish key featuresMake sure the festival build represents the game at its bestWhat’s next?A refreshed demo during the upcoming festivalWe’ll share the new release date as soon as it’s lockedThanks for your support—please wishlist and follow to get the update immediately.Read full article on Community Announcements (Zenkimnikim)
