Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.
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Very Positive (2,430) - 82% of the 2,430 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Mar 17, 2017
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Curator Review

Recommended
By The Twin Peaks Roadhouse May 2, 2017

“With a Twin Peaks meets Fargo inspired narrative, Kona is a fantastic adventure game that tasks you with not only surviving the elements but discovering the mysteries of a quiet town.”

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About This Game

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly, narrative-driven interactive tale you won't soon forget.

"Parabole has created a stunning game of duality, effortlessly blending survivalism with detective work and well-researched history with dying folklore."
- Stephen Turner, Destructoid

"It’s tremendous at creating its distinct atmosphere and then drawing you deeper in. It’s witty, spooky, and achieves an ideal sense of urgency. Weird, clamant and intriguing, this is well worth a look."
- John Walker, Rock, Paper, Shotgun

Setting

October 1970. W. Hamilton, a rich industrialist who owns a hunting manor in Northern Canada, reports several cases of vandalism perpetrated against his property. Unable to find out who dared to commit these acts, Hamilton calls Carl Faubert, a renowned private detective to handle the affair.

In Kona, Carl becomes trapped up in the deep north, engulfed in an unexpected snowstorm, and is unable to find his client —or any other living inhabitant for that matter. The player incarnated detective Faubert, who must shed light on the mysterious events befalling the area.

Key Features

  • Step into a surreal interactive tale of mystery and investigate the perplexing quietness in the entire town
  • Explore a vast, frigid Northern environment and battle the elements to survive
  • Enjoy the atmospheric soundtrack featuring music by Quebec folk band CuréLabel
  • Experience the tale through the omniscient, third-person storyteller
  • Go back in time with a vintage look and feel reminiscent of 1970s rural communities

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 and up
    • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7 and up
    • Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS 10.8+
    • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+ (2013 and newer) + Apple Silicon (Any)
    • Memory: 5 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 5000+ with at least 1.5 GRAM
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: We officially support 2013 Macbook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro and newer models.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Mac OS 10.8+
    • Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+ (2014 and newer) + Apple Silicon (Any)
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA or ATI dedicated card
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: We recommend playing on 2014 Macbook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro and newer models
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ 64-bit, SteamOS+
    • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+
    • Additional Notes: Other Linux distro should work but haven't been tested.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ 64-bit, SteamOS+
    • Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850
    • Additional Notes: Other Linux distro should work but haven't been tested

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