Gerda: A Flame in Winter cover

Gerda: A Flame in Winter

Critic score1 critic
First release
Sep 01, 2022
Developer
PortaPlay
Publisher
DON'T NOD
Engine
Unity
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure · Drama, Historical

When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same. Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real life events. How far would you go to protect your loved ones?

Also known as Gerda.exe

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Storyline
In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil such as war. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience and your connection with others also determines how the story unfolds.Read more

In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil such as war. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience and your connection with others also determines how the story unfolds.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 01, 2022
Nintendo Switch
Sep 01, 2022
Age ratings
ESRB TPEGI 16
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
world war ii - ww2, story driven, female protagonist, multiple endings, story rich
… All 7, choices matter, narrative

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Critic Score
80

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 502 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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