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Alone in the Outback
Alone in the Outback is a story-driven survival experience. Traverse through the Australian outback, survive deadly heat of the day and cold of the night. Stay hydrated and choose your strategy to survive the dangerous Australian wildlife. Explore the territory to find out why you are here alone...
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Happy Dinosaur Games

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Single-player
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Whilst we have already created a playable version of the game that includes most of the desired features, releasing the game in early access will allow us to engage with players and gather valuable feedback to further refine and improve the game. Additionally, by launching early in access, we will be able to expand our resources and add additional features that are currently considered "nice to have.". This way, we can create an even more robust and enjoyable gaming experience for our players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The early access phase for our game is expected to last at least a year, but it may extend beyond that timeframe.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add following improvements to the game compared to the early access release:

  • Improved Storytelling - In the full release, we plan to enhance the immersion by adding voice acting to the notes and letters found in the game.
  • Expanded Language support
  • New environmental threats (such as bushfires)
  • Expanded Crafting and Building
  • Expanded Game World - In the full release, we plan to expand the game area, including unique locations inspired by real outback landscapes.
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“It is a single-player experience focused on providing a story-rich journey with various gameplay elements. Players will be able to engage in exploration, crafting, base building, and hunting activities.
Players will have the opportunity to explore diverse and immersive environments, uncovering new areas as they progress through the game. As they acquire new skills, they will be able to unlock previously inaccessible regions.
Base building is another core feature, providing players with the ability to create their own personalized shelters and structures. Through the acquisition of new base building recipes, players can strengthen their bases, making them more resilient and resistant to animal attacks or environmental hazards.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“While the game is in early access, it will be offered at a lower price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We are monitoring our social media and Steam forum to gather as much feedback as possible. We may build a tool to gather further feedback via the interface in the game as well to make it easier for the players.”
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About This Game

You find yourself in the Australian outback with the bare minimum to survive. You are surrounded by Australian wildlife and most of it is as deadly as it comes. You have no memory of who you are and how you got here. You also find out that people appear to have abandoned this area.

Surviving in the Australian outback isn't easy - it is an extremely harsh environment with extreme temperatures, low rainfall, and little vegetation. The water is scarce. You will have to find your own strategy to survive, manage the heat and gather food.

Who are you and how did you get here?

Why are you alone?

Why did people leave this place?

How do you get back to civilisation?

And finally, are you really alone...

Survival

Australian wildlife isn't the friendliest in the world. Kangaroos and dingoes can be aggressive, but saltwater crocodiles or the eastern brown snake will most likely cause your death if you get too close to them.

You will have to develop your own strategy to survive. You can either approach them directly with a weapon you crafted earlier, or you can build traps and prepare poisoned baits.

However, wildlife isn't your biggest problem. Extreme temperatures and dehydration is what usually kills people stranded in the Australian outback. You must find water. You must find shade. You may consider sleeping through the heat of the day and explore the outback at a night time. Or you can gather as much water as you can and continue exploring. You may carefully plan the trip so you stay shaded for most of it. The choice is entirely up to you.

Build and Craft

Building system allows players to build the shelter as advanced or as simple as they want. It currently includes basic and advanced shelter levels, with a variety of items to chose from.

In addition to shelter, you will have to craft your weapons, traps, tools, and various other survival items.

Key Features

  • Immersive Australian Outback Setting: Experience the unique and challenging environment of the Australian Outback with its different biomes, each offering different environmental hazards and wildlife encounters.
  • Dynamic Ecosystem: Engage with a variety of wildlife, from prey you can hunt or trap for resources, to territorial predators like crocodiles and emus that necessitate advanced base building for survival.
  • Mystery and Discovery: Unravel a chilling truth about your surroundings as you explore and uncover new areas of the vast outback.
  • Progressive Crafting System: Unlock new recipes and improve your survival skills as you discover more about the area.
  • Resource Scavenging and Management: Collect and manage resources to survive in a harsh environment where water is scarce and shade is precious.
  • Creative Base Building: Construct and fortify your base in any way you see fit to protect yourself from wildlife and the harsh conditions of the outback.
  • Dynamic Weather and Day/Night Cycle: Adapt to a constantly changing environment with a dynamic day and night cycle, unpredictable weather patterns, and varying temperatures that impact gameplay.
  • Shade Detection Mechanics: Utilize shade to protect yourself from the blistering heat of the outback. Ensure you stay in shaded areas and plan your journeys carefully to avoid heat exhaustion.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or more - 64-bit
    • Processor: 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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