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About This Game

☵ HIRAETH:

a word for the ache of longing for a home you’ve never seen —
and for those stranded on Ahra Prime, it becomes something more.

Is home a place you return to… or one you forge in the void?

A gripping hard sci-fi survival experience about isolation, resilience, and the quiet search for belonging in an alien wilderness.

You awaken alone on Ahra Prime—a vast, unforgiving planet where a thriving colony once stood. Now it's silent. Empty bases hum with failing power. Systems flicker. But no one remains. Every breath draws from dwindling oxygen. Every step risks suit failure or unseen predators. Every choice echoes across a world that doesn't care if you survive.

Your only goal: endure long enough to unravel the mystery of what happened here—and decide what home means when everything familiar is gone.

Who is unique ☵ HIRAETH for?

HIRAETH is not a simple or forgiving survival game. It’s built for players who enjoy:

• Hard sci‑fi survival — deep, demanding systems where oxygen, power, hunger, hydration, temperature, and suit integrity matter every minute. No hand‑holding; every mistake has consequences.

• Atmospheric, immersive worlds — a slow‑burn alien environment that rewards patience, observation, and curiosity.

• Exploration with real tension — a handcrafted island you can scout from afar, dynamic day/night cycles, and unpredictable encounters.

• Developed by a solo true indie creator — with a proven track record of consistent updates, transparent communication, and a world shaped directly by community feedback.

• Games that grow on you — tough at first, deeply rewarding once you learn its logic and uncover its mysteries.

Survive the Unknown

HIRAETH blends hard sci‑fi survival with atmospheric exploration. Every system is designed to keep you on edge:

• Oxygen, hydration, hunger, temperature, stamina, and suit integrity

• Equipment durability and maintenance

• Dynamic time and weather affecting fatigue, item wear, and visibility

• Predators, environmental hazards, and unpredictable encounters

There’s no hand‑holding, no guided path — even in shelters and bases, danger is never far.

Just you, your EVA suit, and a planet that wants you gone.

Explore Ahra Prime

Your journey begins on Nesoi Island, a handcrafted region you can scout from afar — even through a sniper scope. Explore land, underwater caverns, abandoned structures, and ruins. Every location hides resources, lore fragments, and clues about the world’s collapse.

As Early Access progresses, Ahra Prime will expand dramatically with new biomes, regions, and vehicles that unlock previously unreachable areas.

Ways to Play

ETERNAL Mode

An endless survival sandbox where every run is a test of skill and adaptation. Learn the systems, push deeper into the world, and uncover lore that evolves with each attempt.

REVELATIONS – Story Mode

A narrative journey told across five chapters. Discover the truth behind Ahra Prime, guided by the enigmatic Stranger. Each chapter offers a complete arc with no cliffhangers — culminating in a grand finale.

Story Mode begins unfolding during Early Access, with quests, messages, and early narrative systems already in place.

Grow Stronger With Every Attempt

HIRAETH rewards mastery and experimentation:

• Progressive Skills & Perks that shape your playstyle

• Challenge Mode arriving during Early Access for structured objectives

• Over 20 Steam achievements available from day one, with many more planned

• Multiple difficulty levels, from relaxed exploration to brutal survival

Every run feels different thanks to randomization, player choice, and evolving world systems.

Tools, Gear, and Companions

• Crafting & Upgrades — build tools, weapons, and survival gear

• EVA Suit enhancements — improve resistance, efficiency, and survivability

• Companions — choose between a quirky alien slug or a high‑tech droid

• Vehicles — traverse long distances and reach remote locations

• Full Body Awareness — see your entire body and equipment in first‑person (optional for motion‑sensitive players)

For New Players

A dedicated Training Course introduces the core mechanics, ensuring everyone can learn the systems at their own pace.

Audio & Atmosphere

Immerse yourself in the desolation of Ahra Prime with an electronic soundtrack crafted to enhance tension, loneliness, and discovery.

Built With Passion

HIRAETH is created by a solo developer who works closely with the community. Frequent updates, transparent communication, and player‑driven improvements are at the heart of the project.

If you enjoy titles like The Long Dark, The Solus Project, Subnautica, or Returnal, you’ll feel right at home — or as close to home as Ahra Prime will ever let you get.

Why Single Player?

HIRAETH is designed as a deeply personal journey:

• Full control over pacing and exploration

• No waiting for others, no toxicity, no interruptions

• A world that grows with you, not against you

• A game you can return to years later — no servers required

Why HIRAETH Stands Out

Most survival games follow a familiar loop. HIRAETH breaks the mold with:

• Innovative survival systems

• Meaningful progression

• Atmospheric worldbuilding

• Player freedom and replayability

• Accessibility without sacrificing depth

• Elegance over grind

Your story on Ahra Prime is yours alone.

Every choice matters. Every mistake teaches. Every discovery pulls you deeper.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The game is developed solo, and during Early Access I’ve occasionally used AI-generated placeholders — some of which I actually quite like. These are temporary and will likely be replaced over time.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The violence necessary for survival, discovering the uncomfortable truth