Aphelion
2026 · Don’t Nod
At a glance
Aphelion is a third-person science-fiction action-adventure from Don’t Nod, set on frozen planet Persephone. In its 2060 premise, Earth is uninhabitable and the European Space Agency sends two astronauts, Ariane and Thomas, to investigate the planet as a possible home for humanity. Their ship crashes, leaving them separated; Ariane must cross the dangerous terrain to reach her injured partner and complete the mission. The listed description combines exploration, traversal, and stealth as Ariane faces rugged landscapes and shifting realities. The store details describe tools including a pathfinder, oxygen tank, and grappling hook, alongside hazardous weather and changing terrain. Steam lists it as a single-player Action and Adventure game with captions, full controller support, Steam Cloud, and achievements. It is listed for Windows on Steam, with Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S among its platforms. The release date listed is April 28, 2026.
Who it is for
It suits players seeking a single-player sci-fi adventure focused on exploration, traversal, and stealth across an alien frozen world. Controller support and captions are listed.
What is good
- Single-player adventure
- Exploration and traversal gameplay
- Captions available
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud
What to know first
- Steam lists Windows only
- Single-player only
Verdict
Aphelion centers on Ariane's attempt to find Thomas and complete the mission on Persephone. Its listed focus is exploration, traversal, and stealth, with Windows as the Steam platform.
Details
- Year
- 2026wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Don’t Nodwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Genre
- action-adventure game, science fiction video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series Swikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q134740517· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphelion_(video_game)· checked 2 Oct 2026
- store.steampowered.com/app/1966410/· checked 3 Oct 2026