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Welcome to Elk

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

True stories told by real people. Welcome to Elk transforms the weird, wonderful, dark and desperate tales of the road less-traveled into an inventive, biographical adventure. This is an island like no other where drama, trauma, love and laughter hide around every corner.

What works

  • Unique and emotionally impactful storytelling
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Engaging and varied minigames
  • Excellent soundtrack and sound design
  • Real-life inspired stories with sensitive treatment

Things to keep in mind

  • Short gameplay length
  • Limited replayability
  • Linear narrative with minimal player agency
  • Some players find pacing slow or emotionally heavy
  • Lack of manual save and chapter select

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Last update: 07/09/2026