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永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

A girl, draped in mystery and chased by an evil fate, escapes from a frozen land. Now, a year later, with her memory gradually returning, she is forced to make an important decision.

What works

  • Beautiful pixel art and character portraits
  • Engaging and emotional story with multiple endings
  • Unique clue combination mechanic
  • Pleasant music and atmosphere
  • Free to play

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Some confusing or rushed story elements
  • Qtes can be frustrating or too fast for some
  • Minor translation and grammar issues
  • Limited exploration and gameplay variety

What to play next

Top picks

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More survival-focused

Games that feels like 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost but with a stronger survival pressure

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  • The Crooked Man

  • Paper Lily - Chapter 1

  • Labyrinthine Dreams

  • Wolf & Rabbit

  • The Sand Man

More expressive

Games that feels like 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost but with more self-expression and customization

  • Draw a Stickman: EPIC

  • Ritual of Raven

  • Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

  • Find Matt's Cats

  • Catgirl

  • LiEat

More violent

Games that feels like 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost but with more combat and destruction

  • LISA: The First

  • Ocean's Heart

  • At Home Alone Final

  • 寇莎梅特：困世迷情 Consummate:Missing World

  • Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison

  • Under The Island

More fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost but with a stronger sense of community

  • Mondealy: Day One

  • Garden Story

  • FixFox

  • Rakuen

  • Newfound Courage

  • A Story Beside

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship.

Last update: 03/08/2026