- Adventure, Action, Science fiction, Stealth
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.
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Contemporary, grave, earnest and classical in form.
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- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- resolvedopen-ended
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ImpulsegamerAndrew BistakApr 20264.5/5Aphelion is a beautifully created game by Dontnod and while it's gameplay has its issues, the narrative is pure sci-fi perfection
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DualShockersApr 20268.5/10Aphelion is a cinematic masterclass in storytelling. From the very beginning, you can tell that every moment of the game will be important. While it can't seem to keep up that same sort of engagement in the moment-to-moment gameplay, it works well enough to keep driving you forward. A short and enticing space-age mystery thriller that can satisfy from a story standpoint, but leaves a little to be desired in terms of gameplay.
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But Why Tho?Kate SanchezApr 20269.5/10Aphelion is a small game that hits hard with big emotions by embracing the very best elements of science fiction. It embraces humanity and connection while still showcasing the genre’s love of alien planets and condemnation of evil corporations.
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VGChartzLee MehrJun 20263.5/10As if frostbitten of any nuance, intrigue, or genuine character, Aphelion may just be Don't Nod's most boring title of all time.
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GamesRadar+Oscar Taylor-KentApr 20262/5 starsUltimately, these just result in different ways to have you move slowly through a pretty basic area.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Developer
- DON'T NOD
- Publisher
- DON'T NOD
- Released
- April 28, 2026
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Time to beat
- 8 h rushed · 8.5 h main story · 10 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 16 ratings.
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