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Cold Cup Games · Published by Cold Cup Games
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Explore a mysterious, atmospheric world and cleanse creeping corruption using the power of light. Discover secrets, restore lost places, and shape your journey in a story-driven fantasy adventure.
Adventure, Indie · 2027 · More free games
About this game
The lighthouse has gone silent.
Sent by the Collegium to investigate the disappearance of the island’s keeper, you arrive to find abandoned ruins, corrupted creatures, and a land slowly collapsing into darkness.
Use the power of light to cleanse corruption, restore forgotten sanctuaries, and uncover what happened on the island. Explore ancient pathways, hidden structures, and the remains of the Collegium’s failed experiments in an atmospheric fantasy adventure focused on exploration, mystery, and restoration.
Explore the island
Travel through forests, ruins, cliffs, and forgotten passages filled with secrets, hidden paths, and traces of those who once lived there.
Wield the light
Use your staff of light to fight corrupted creatures, restore ancient mechanisms, uncover hidden paths, and push back the corruption spreading across the island.
Uncover the truth
Discover the fate of the missing keeper and learn why the Collegium stopped hearing from the island long before your arrival.
FEATURES
Atmospheric exploration-focused gameplay
Light-based combat and cleansing mechanics
Exploration and environmental interactions with hidden pathways
A mysterious fantasy world filled with ruins and secrets
Environmental storytelling and hidden lore
Stylized visuals and emotional atmosphere
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 380
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
A world where silence tells its own story
A world that asks questions instead of giving answersSteinvar is a Scandinavian-inspired RPG where exploration and atmosphere matter just as much as combat.From day one, we didn't want to build another RPG filled with endless quest markers, constant dialogue, and grinding. We wanted players to slow down, look around, and gradually piece together the story themselves.You arrive on a forgotten island. The only reminder of civilization is a lonely lighthouse standing high above the sea. The landscape looks peaceful, almost beautiful...Yet something feels wrong.That feeling is intentional.Instead of explaining everything through cutscenes, we wanted the world itself to tell its story. Every corber, every ruined path, and every strange landmark exists for a reason. Curiosity is rewarded, and the more carefully you explore, the more the island begins to reveal itself.Inspired by Scandinavian cultureWe weren't interested in simply copying Viking stereotypes.Instead, we spent a lot of time researching Scandinavian architecture, clothing, landscapes, interior, and Old Norse language to create a world that feels believable rather than exaggerated.Even the title reflects that idea.Stein (Norwegian/German) means stone, while var (Old Norse) means guardian.Oops... that might have been a tiny spoiler. Atmosphere comes before actionOne of our biggest goals was making the island feel alive even when almost nothing is happening.Lighting changes throughout the day, shadows reshape familiar places, and after sunset the world becomes noticeably different. Sometimes you'll only hear the wind. Sometimes you'll notice distant sounds that make you stop and wonder whether you're actually alone.Silence is just as important as music.Built with Unreal Engine 5Steinvar is built with Unreal Engine 5, allowing us to create detailed environments, dynamic lighting, and a full day-night cycle.Stay out after sunset, and you might even spot fireflies lighting your way.Technology isn't the goal itself—...Read full article on Community Announcements (кабан баклажан)
