A Highland Song

Inkle

Rank: #2 / 6
Released: 2023
Studio: Inkle
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

A Highland Song is an adventure game from Inkle about Moira McKinnon’s journey across the Scottish Highlands to reach her uncle’s lighthouse on the coast. Its routes cross peaks, caves, cliffs and valleys, with platforming that includes climbing, jumping and sliding. Weather and cold pose survival challenges, so Moira must find shelter along the way. Map fragments can be collected and placed to reveal quicker routes through a landscape crossed by both familiar and hidden paths. The hills also hold stories, secrets and memories, and what Moira finds depends on where she goes. Rhythm runs set movement to music by TALISK and Fourth Moon. The journey is designed to be played more than once to uncover further secrets. It is a single-player game for Windows and macOS, with full controller support, Steam Cloud, achievements and Family Sharing.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player adventure built around platforming, route-finding and narrative exploration. Players who enjoy replaying journeys to uncover more of a setting may also find its structure appealing.

What is good

Routes include peaks, caves, cliffs and valleys.
Map fragments reveal faster routes.
Weather and cold make shelter important.
Full controller support and Steam Cloud.
Available on Windows and macOS.

What to know first

Single-player only.
No platform listed beyond Windows and macOS.

Verdict

A Highland Song combines traversal, survival and storytelling in a journey shaped by the paths Moira takes. Its map fragments, musical runs and replay focus give players several ways to explore the Highlands.