Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3601030 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $4.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $4.99 |
| Current price USD | $4.99 |
| Release date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Developer | Arboreta Games |
| Publisher | Arboreta Games |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 90% |
| Positive reviews | 19 |
| Negative reviews | 2 |
| Total reviews | 21 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3601030/ |
Short description
Scotland, 1597. Escaping a death sentence for witchcraft, you set sail on a lonely and uncharted stretch of ocean - navigating and surviving the treacherous, strange and fantastical passage towards a new life.
About this game
THIS GAME CONTAINS MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF FLASHING IMAGES. 1597. North East Scotland. Accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death, with the help of a mysterious entity you escape a brutal fate by setting sail across a harazardous ocean passage towards a reported safe haven. From Arboreta Games (solo developer of The Black Iris and I t Sleeps Below the Haar ), Unto the Aurora is a short historical game, with a focus on: atmosphere, exploration and emotion. Players will be responsible for navigating and steering their ship, as well as ensuring they survive the passage without freezing or starving. Setting Set at the tale end of the 16th century, during the height of Scotland's witchcraft panics, the world of Unto the Aurora is heavily inspired by: folklore, historical manuscripts and scholarship on the period, whilst adding in elements of fantasy and horror. Key Features Realistic Sailing - Experience a physics-based sailing system where wind, waves, currents and buoancy are all simulated to provide a realistic sailing experience Survive the Crossing - Defend yourself against starvation and cold during your crossing by: warming yourself by your stove, minimising exposure to the elements, and fishing. Changing Weather - The elements can both help or hinder your passage with a variety of weather sates like: wind, rain, snow, ice, lightning and more. Exploration - Explore a hand-crafted, fantastical oceanic world with unique flora, fauna and events. Play-time Unto the Aurora is intended to be a short experience, with most players completing the game within 60 - 90 minutes The game is saved at the end of each chapter. Aspect Ratio Unto the Aurora is presented in various aspect ratio's throughout the game, therefore there will be black bars on either side of the screen.
Supported languages
English