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Gerda: A Flame in Winter

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust?

What works

  • Deep, emotionally engaging narrative
  • Meaningful choices with consequences
  • Historical context and educational content
  • Unique impressionistic art style
  • Strong replayability with multiple endings

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited voice acting
  • Some technical bugs and occasional freezes
  • Slow pacing and limited exploration
  • Dice roll mechanics can feel frustrating
  • Animations sometimes stiff or awkward

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Gerda: A Flame in Winter: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence.

Last update: 23/08/2026