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Winter Night Games · Published by ZQ SFX LLC · Official site ↗
Content notice: There is brief nudity in a dream sequence and a few scenes of blood sprinkled throughout the game.
Very Positive — 85% positive (87 reviews) · 25 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come?
Free to Play1 DLC available ↗
Free
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2018 · More free games
Discover the mysteries behind Michael’s eerie dreams as you navigate the icy waters of Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars. Unveil secrets in this free-to-play adventure from Winter Night Games, where your choices may prevent an ancient evil from awakening.
About this game
Michael, Lily, and Gabrielle have recently moved to the frigid town of Haven under tragic circumstances. As they begin to rebuild their lives in this new home and meet the townsfolk of Haven, they quickly discover that not everything is what it appears to be. Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come?
Inspired by the classic point & click adventure games of yesteryear, Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is a story told through the eyes of a family that has recently moved to an isolated town in the frozen wilderness. Explore, unearth dark mysteries, solve puzzles, engross yourself with deep lore, and interact with a large cast of characters in this rich and layered narrative.
WINTER NIGHT GAMES was borne from the collective imagination of two dorky brothers. A lifelong interest in video games, pen & paper role playing games, and horror stories compelled us to start our own company, where we make the kind of games we like to play and telling the stories we like to tell. WNG came out of what started as a collaborative effort to write a horror novella. While iterating and fleshing out the structure of the story, it became apparent this story would lend itself to being told within the medium of an adventure game. A larger framework was then conceived, which could support an overarching story that could be told through various gaming media, both digital and analog.
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER:
While there isn't overt gore or on-screen violence in Arkhangel, there is subject matter and imagery that some might find disturbing. This is a mature game experience.
Inspired by the classic point & click adventure games of yesteryear, Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is a story told through the eyes of a family that has recently moved to an isolated town in the frozen wilderness. Explore, unearth dark mysteries, solve puzzles, engross yourself with deep lore, and interact with a large cast of characters in this rich and layered narrative.
- 3D point & click adventure game created with Unity3D.
- Multiple methods of input that the player can choose from: full point & click navigation (recommended), direct input with camera relative controls, and direct input with player relative controls (tank controls)
- Deep narrative with abundant lore to discover and absorb.
- Gorgeous environments in a moody and atmospheric world.
- Large cast of characters to interact with.
- Cinematic, live orchestral musical score by composer and conductor Chad Seiter (ReCore, Super Lucky's Tale, Star Trek, FRINGE, Lego Jurassic World, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses).
- Game controllers supported.
- Available on Linux, Mac, and Windows.
WINTER NIGHT GAMES was borne from the collective imagination of two dorky brothers. A lifelong interest in video games, pen & paper role playing games, and horror stories compelled us to start our own company, where we make the kind of games we like to play and telling the stories we like to tell. WNG came out of what started as a collaborative effort to write a horror novella. While iterating and fleshing out the structure of the story, it became apparent this story would lend itself to being told within the medium of an adventure game. A larger framework was then conceived, which could support an overarching story that could be told through various gaming media, both digital and analog.
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER:
While there isn't overt gore or on-screen violence in Arkhangel, there is subject matter and imagery that some might find disturbing. This is a mature game experience.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 (Any previous version of Windows might technically run but is currently unsupported)
- Processor: 2.9GHz Intel Core i3-4130T (dual-core, 3MB cache)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
English
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars Novel Launches March 5th!
To the Esteemed Supporters of Arkhangel, I'm thrilled to announce a pivotal moment in our Arkhangel journey. On March 5th, "Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars" transitions from game to narrative, available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats. This expansion into the literary world enables us to explore the atmospheric mysteries and occult horrors of Arkhangel in a new light. For those who've journeyed with us through the game, this novella offers a deeper dive into the lore and darkness that you've come to know. The Kindle version is open for preorders now, and your early support greatly enhances our visibility on Amazon, contributing significantly to the success of this venture. While Winter Night Games may no longer exist as an official business entity, the soul and spirit behind it live on through this novella. Your enthusiasm and support have been the cornerstone of Arkhangel's success. I invite you to continue this adventure with us, delving deeper into the mysteries and horrors that lie within. Preorder your copy today and help us spread the word about this exciting new chapter. Preorder Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars on Kindle here! With gratitude, -Zachary QuarlesRead full article on Community Announcements (ZQ SFX)AnnouncementsOfficial
Arkhangel back on Steam...and FREE!
Hey everyone! This is Zack, formerly with WNG. I'm excited to announce that I've successfully transferred Arkhangel to my own business entity. Working closely with Valve, we've managed to relist it on Steam, and I've decided to offer it for free from now on. I apologize for any confusion caused. This change was necessitated by the dissolution of WNG, as the operating costs significantly outweighed Arkhangel's revenue. Additionally, the transfer process was delayed due to the setup of the new business entity for game publishing. Regarding Arkhangel's future, I don't plan to make substantial updates to the title. Maintenance builds have become quite time-consuming, and updating the entire code for compatibility with the latest version of Unity is not a small feat. However, I'm still passionate about this project and might revisit the codebase occasionally, so I won't say it's the end. For Mac users, I'm aware that Steam lists the game as incompatible post-Catalina, but I've managed to run it successfully on Ventura. I will create some tutorials and share them both here and on the itch.io page. In addition, I'll be posting a full walkthrough on these platforms, as the WNG website will also soon be decommissioned. I hope you're all doing well, and I apologize again for any confusion. A big thank you to Valve for their support in this transition. Best regards, ZackRead full article on Community Announcements (ZQ SFX)AnnouncementsOfficial
Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is now $4.99/£3.99!
Been waiting to pick up Arkahangel? Well, wait no longer! We hope you enjoy our little game. We loved making it. :) -WNGRead full article on Community Announcements (WinterNightGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nominate Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars for the Labor of Love Award!
Greetings friends! We would be so happy if you would consider nominating Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars for the Labor of Love Award for the Steam Awards! As you all know, we have been working tirelessly on Arkhangel since release and have pushed multiple updates since 2018 culminating in a massive overhaul this year that added full point & click navigation and a host of other features. For a breakdown of updates that we've released over the years: + Added traditional point & click navigation - This is now the default and recommended method of navigation. + Significant overhaul to Player navigation settings including faster turning and transitions and allowing the player to continue walking in the direction they are facing after a camera change if input is still active. The direction will update when the user actively changes their input direction. + Added full game controller support. This was a full replacement of the Unity Input System! Yowza! + Restructured menus to allow for easier controller navigation. + Added a “Run” option to allow the player to explore at a faster rate. + Added a method of fast travel that unlocks at a certain point of the game. + Interface updates that include opening the inventory on a hotspot interaction. + Inventory has been significantly overhauled. It is now opened/closed by an input key rather than a mouse over. Interaction methodology and presentation has also changed. This has had cascading effects on multiple other systems that required adjustments. + Added full tutorials both in menu and in game. + Inventory redesign. + Adjusted and revamped a ton of camera angles/transitions + Reconstructed & revamped many areas to better fit point & click navigation (and just general flow improvements) + Steam achievements! + Several bug fixes and bits of polish throughout including changes to dialogue and some characters Just click this link and nominate us: https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations Thank you so much for ...Read full article on Community Announcements (WinterNightGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Arkhangel Full Walkthrough Now Available
Feeling stuck? We put together a spoiler-free walkthrough (well, as spoiler-free as we could manage). Check it out here: https://winternightgames.com/arkhangel-walkthrough Enjoy! -WNGRead full article on Community Announcements (WinterNightGames)
