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ШХД: ЗИМА / IT'S WINTER

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Panel houses, snow, overcast sky, tiny kitchen, shabby staircase… It's Winter is an indie game which genre could be classified as sandbox, post-soviet, sad 3d, russian sadness. Nothing awaits you: there is no chance to get out, no room for adventures and breathtaking plot.

What works

  • Strong, immersive atmosphere of post-soviet winter loneliness
  • Detailed interactive apartment environment
  • Unique artistic and poetic expression
  • Authentic sound design enhancing mood
  • Low system requirements and stable performance

Things to keep in mind

  • Very limited gameplay and content
  • No narrative or progression
  • Short duration with low replay value
  • Price considered high for offered experience
  • Technical issues and bugs reported

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ШХД: ЗИМА / IT'S WINTER: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Competence, Experimenting, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Progression, Value.

Last update: 23/08/2026