Project Winter

Overall Project Winter is a fun community-based game. It is a simple and engaging survival challenge that will test all of your skills. If you want to talk to strangers, work as a team, and trick people then you will love Project Winter.

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Project Winter is a multiplayer survival game set in a harsh winter environment. Players must work together to gather resources, build structures, and fend off wildlife, while also dealing with potential traitors in their midst. Communication and teamwork are key to survival, as players navigate treacherous terrain and compete in challenges to escape the wilderness.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,388 reviews

gameplay171 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

gameplay
505 mentions
34 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Project Winter" is a blend of survival mechanics and social deception, offering a unique experience that emphasizes collaboration and strategy among players. While the game features a variety of roles and mechanics that enhance replayability, new players may face a steep learning curve due to its complexity and chaotic nature. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging dynamics and community interaction, though some players express concerns about balance and the impact of player behavior on the experience.
- “Project Winter is a multiplayer social deception game by Other Ocean Interactive that combines survival mechanics with the mind games of hidden roles, resulting in a fresh and immersive experience.”
- “The combination of survival tasks, traitor mechanics, and dynamic proximity chat creates an atmosphere of constant tension and distrust, making every round unique and unpredictable.”
- “The gameplay is surprisingly deep, but that ends up being more of a hindrance since your friends will just be mad when you whoop on 'em unless they're dedicated to learn it.”
- “It's not well balanced; literally every single event is in favor of the traitors, as are almost every game mechanic except the fact it takes so many hits to kill someone.”
- “The game has badly designed core mechanics: melee combat, ranged vs melee guns, traitor boost.”
- “The tutorial didn't do a very good job of explaining how everything works mechanics.”
graphics
166 mentions
60 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Project Winter" are widely praised for their charming low-poly art style, which effectively contrasts with the game's dark themes of survival and betrayal. Players appreciate the unique and beautiful visuals, smooth animations, and the ability to customize graphics settings for various hardware capabilities. However, some technical issues, such as unclear terrain obstacles, have been noted, though they do not significantly detract from the overall aesthetic experience.
- “Visually speaking, 'Project Winter' features a charming low-poly art style that contrasts well with its dark themes of survival and betrayal.”
- “In my opinion, the graphics in this game are unique and beautiful.”
- “The graphics are pleasant for the eye and the top-down view makes the game look much better than it would have been in 3D.”
- “There are a lot of technical issues with the game that aren't game enders like crashes, but terrain obstacles that make one stop during a run because the graphics aren't clear on what prevents one from crossing an area.”
- “Hated the perspective, graphics, and feel of playing the game.”
- “Don't buy, waste of money, horrible game with bad graphics, combat, weapons, online play.”
humor
130 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the abundance of hilarious moments that arise during gameplay, particularly when interacting with others. Many reviews note that the game's social dynamics, including betrayal and unexpected outcomes, lead to laughter and memorable experiences, especially when played with friends. While some players mention occasional toxicity in the community, the overall sentiment is that the game fosters a fun and entertaining environment filled with comedic interactions.
- “There are so many hilarious moments that happen just about every time I play to this very day, and that says a lot as I have a ridiculous amount of time played.”
- “This is a fantastic game to play with your friends and can provide hilarious situations that will have you laughing for hours.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and easy to get a hold of, and as with all of these sort of social deception games, it's hilarious and tense as all hell.”
story
58 mentions
14 % positive mentions
81 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Project Winter" is largely player-driven, with each match generating unique narratives based on player choices and interactions, particularly in the context of survival and betrayal. While some players appreciate the emergent storytelling that arises from social deduction and mission-based gameplay, others criticize the lack of a structured narrative and the reliance on fetch quests. Overall, the game offers a chaotic yet engaging backdrop for players to craft their own stories through teamwork and deception.
- “The thing I love the most about social deduction games is the story you have to tell afterwards... every game of this I play has one of those after and everyone laughing and calling each other bastards.”
- “In this game, the story is behind players and in the choices they make. Your story can be long, short, sad, or happy.”
- “Every round is like a whole new story.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The game is currently less about social deduction and more about fetch quests and RNG.”
- “It seems like a fetch quest game and then you die.”
replayability
43 mentions
56 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
Overall, "Project Winter" is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its unique mechanics, diverse roles, and randomly generated maps that ensure no two sessions are alike. While some users note a degree of repetitiveness, the game's complexity and social dynamics keep it engaging over extended play. The addition of DLC and various game modes further enhances its replay value, making it a compelling choice for players seeking a challenging and varied experience.
- “But what really makes Project Winter stand out from other games in this genre is its incredible replayability.”
- “On top of the different objectives, their locations, and events that happen in the game, there is a ridiculous amount of replayability and creativity especially when you apply the social aspects of the teamwork and deceit.”
- “With a fair retail price and randomly-generated games, it’s great value with a great amount of replayability.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is highly repetitive with low replay value.”
- “It incorporates survival, classes, random events, combat, strategy, detail, cooperation, and communication so fluidly together that no one game ever runs as close to the same... which is unfortunately where most of these other games fault at, is the lack of complexity in the game systems, and hence, the lack of replay value.”
- “Even when you play it, I don't think it is replayable after 3-7 hours.”
stability
39 mentions
10 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and connectivity issues that can disrupt gameplay. While some players find it runs well on their systems and enjoy the overall experience, others face significant frustrations with glitches, especially related to voice chat and server connections. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by stability problems that can hinder enjoyment.
- “Extremely well balanced (at least in normal) and bug-free game.”
- “I was afraid if I could run it on my current PC (i3 4130) and laptop (R5 3000 series) with no separate GPU, but I tried both and it runs great on the laptop.”
- “No microtransactions, no glitches, no broken game components!”
- “The game freezes my computer when loading the server list and doesn't allow me to alt-tab or open my task manager to close it.”
- “This doesn't even touch on the hosting issues, or how the game freezes on the loading for all players then boots everyone from the lobby, or the myriad of other issues that are present with voice troubleshooting.”
- “Game also instantly disconnects you if your Wi-Fi glitches out for a second.”
music
30 mentions
43 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and atmosphere, with many players finding it relaxing and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviews mention that certain tracks can be monotonous or not particularly memorable, the soundtrack is generally considered a strong point, contributing to the game's immersive environment. Overall, the combination of dynamic sound design and a variety of musical styles—from calming to eerie—adds depth to the gameplay.
- “The art, gameplay, music, and everything else is done so well.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “The music, sound design, and art style are all very simple, and yet very dynamic and beautifully done.”
- “The music is monotonous and not very appealing.”
- “Literally my only gripe with this game is I can't find that sweet music that plays during the mass hysteria event.”
- “The music is not too memorable but a nice setpiece.”
atmosphere
29 mentions
66 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a thrilling blend of paranoia and cooperation, enhanced by a snowy wilderness setting and dynamic weather effects that create tension and challenge. Players appreciate the engaging sound design, proximity-based voice chat, and unique mechanics that contribute to a sense of suspense and unpredictability, making each match feel meaningful. Overall, the game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, which fosters both camaraderie and distrust among players, setting it apart from similar titles.
- “The snowy landscape is sparse yet atmospheric, with weather effects like blizzards that obscure vision and make navigation more challenging.”
- “The important use of voice communications takes advantage of the human beings' social nature to make an amazing atmosphere that will have you teaming up with fellow survivors while also having an axe ready in case they show signs of being a traitor.”
- “The combination of survival tasks, traitor mechanics, and dynamic proximity chat creates an atmosphere of constant tension and distrust, making every round unique and unpredictable.”
- “I don't know why, but this game has a very different atmosphere than other 'trust your friend, but they may backstab you' type of game.”
- “The few like this can truly spoil the atmosphere of the game, and do some serious long-term reputation damage to it if moderated action or accepted behavior isn't made more obvious to them.”
grinding
25 mentions
8 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to obtain resources or progress. Many reviews highlight that the gameplay can become repetitive and drawn out, particularly for new players, making it feel more like a farming game than a social experience. While some enjoy the community and cooperative elements, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a significant drawback.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “But it's extremely tedious to play, and unforgiving for a new player.”
- “The games can be decently long and drawn out depending on how the traitors and survivors play; it can make the game a lot more grindy and boring at its worst.”
- “But if you're playing by yourself, the game slowly gets more tedious the more you play.”
optimization
15 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While some players report good performance and minimal issues, others highlight significant optimization problems and network performance concerns that detract from the experience. The game's visuals are generally praised, but many feel it has not reached its full potential due to these optimization shortcomings.
- “Optimization is good and visuals are looking decent.”
- “Very easy to run, only ever had minimal performance issues.”
- “For an early access title, I have not seen any major bugs and everything seems to run smoothly.”
- “Good game type but rubbish game experience, rubbish network optimization, rubbish garbage game optimization.”
- “Rubbish game optimization.”
- “The developers have taken what used to be a fun simple game with a great community and turned it into a tattered mess with an abundance of useless content that only hinders the game's performance.”
monetization
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
58 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and loot boxes, while others criticize the high initial price and suggest that the game feels like a cash grab. Although players can earn in-game points for free, the option to purchase items with real money has raised concerns about the game's value and accessibility. Overall, the lack of effective advertising and low player engagement further complicate the monetization discussion.
- “Everything is free once you buy the game (besides the blackout DLC, which is perfect for when you learn the vanilla game), no in-app purchases, no paid loot boxes or skins.”
- “-no microtransactions”
- “I don't mind direct microtransactions but they just had to jump on the lootbox wave.”
- “Project Winter is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs trying to cash in on abandoned app store stuff.”
- “I know it's easy to get the in-game points to open crates for free, but the fact that we have the option to buy items with real money seems like a cash grab to me... the game is already $20 and it's early access.”
- “I don't mind direct microtransactions, but they just had to jump on the loot box wave.”
emotional
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of wholesome community interactions and intense feelings of betrayal, particularly during gameplay. Players experience a range of emotions, from joy and camaraderie to heartache and humor, especially when trust is broken among friends. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional responses, making it both a fun and poignant experience.
- “Playing with Lewis makes me want to cry.”
- “The feeling of trusting someone and then getting stabbed in the back late into the game is both heart-wrenching and hilarious.”
- “Throwing past favors and shared stories as emotional ammo on a real-life friend as they hunt you through the woods with a shotgun is as exciting, bizarre, unique, and thrilling as it sounds.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive design and attention to detail, particularly highlighting the realistic portrayal of snow and snow trails that enhance the overall experience.